MOB Wearing Black, any thoughts?

I think black is timeless and classic - if she looks great in it, I say go for it!

Black is perfectly ok, especially if that's what she feels most comfortable in.

I told my Mom she could wear whatever color she is comfortable in. I love black, if she loves it I would go for it!

Black is fine! My BM's are wearing black! It's very classic.

I don't think Black is a no-no. My wedding was in October and I think Fall/Winter months work well for a black dress. My mom wore black...

Go for it! Love black.

Phewww!!! Thank you ladies.

I also love black but for some reason we were hesitant, u know weddings have tons of do's and don'ts lol so just wanted to make sure.

Our wedding is in Nov and my BM will wear midnight blue, so I think it should be ok not that I think about it

If everything is going well and she's happy for you, I wouldn't think twice about it. I also prefer wearing black. However, if she disapproves of the wedding or there is a lot of family drama, it might look like she is disapproving of the union. But it sounds like you're in a good place!

@wildflowerbride, I never thought about it that way, I could see that happening as a sign of disapproval.

Luckily she is just as happy as I am to have my FH as part of our family, wedding planning its been a great experience for us.

Thanks

Fine!

I think it's fine, and that that's an outdated rule. My FMIL is wearing black to our wedding and I never batted an eye when she sent me a picture of the dress.

Black is elegant and timeless, I don't see any problem at all unless she has been very vocal about being against the marriage. Like JaKlyn's FMIL wearing black would totally be intentional in the most inappropriate way lol.

JCC to JCB is 100% correct - black is timeless and classic, especially at a formal wedding.

Both my mom & MIL wore black. My colors were black and white and they wanted to coordinate. They looked great.

I actually told my mom she could wear any color but black. However for a more formal evening wedding I think it would be fine.

I did ask both mothers to not wear black. I didn't want anyone to think they were in mourning. It was my personal choice and I don't think it is a standard rule.

My mom is also wearing black. She wanted plum but the black dress looked better on her.

My FMIL is old school European and avoided black like it was the plague (bc it says that she disapproves), I told my mom she can wear whatever she wants but I think after hearing FMIL's reason she didn't want to wear black either and instead decided she wanted a light color (traditional MOB color plus its a spring wedding).

But I think black is just fine and would work great with what time/attire you have planned!

I used to be in the boat that I wanted both moms to at least somewhat coordinate with my wedding. Then I was like screw it, if they're paying up to 200+ bucks on a dress, it better be something they want. She already put up with me a lot as a kid, I think I can give her slack on her dress haha.

But black is always flattering, slimming, etc. As long as she's not pairing with heavy eyeliner and black lipstick (and going to a Slipknot concert..sorry I had to say it), I think it'll be great!

My BMs dresses are black so I don't see a problem with it.