Mother of Bride and Groom attire

They can wear any color

I’m thinking of asking my mom to wear a coordinating color dress for my wedding too; it’ll be part of my gift to her on the special day! 😊


Are you thinking of something slightly different or totally different from teal? If only slightly, maybe a lighter or different shade of blue/green (depending on how the teal skews in the bridesmaids dresses)? If totally different but complementary, perhaps a gold or silver, mustard yellow, terracotta or rust, coral pink, fuschia or eggplant purple.

There is no reason to consider bridesmaid dresses, except not to exactly match. Any color will do, avoiding bold prints which is usual ( but not a rule) on formal occasions. They can choose what they like, as family ( not bridal party) do.

Wow, I wasn't aware of all these rules. I thought the mothers couldn't wear white but that's it.

View Quoted Comment I think you get to choose what rules and traditions you and your future spouse would like to abide by! 😊 For instance, this article below says that traditionally the mother of the bride’s attire should be complementary to the bridesmaids’ attire, while others’ opinions vary.


https://www.brides.com/story/mother-of-the-bride-dress-shopping-tips

That works for marketing for the wedding industry, which supports brides.com. But conflicts with traditional etiquette of the family, mothers and fathers who are not bridal party, choosing their own clothes, staying only the correct formality. With nothing to do with the brides wedding colors, or bridesmaid dresses. Basic manners or etiquette , says that adult choose their own outfits, and are never told in any way, style or color, what to wear, by their hosts, or a bride or groom.
Bride sets level of formality. Period. This is where people take issue with brides who want all black or all red or period clothing. Hosts don't dictate dress to adult guests and family.

View Quoted Comment I’m not sure what specific traditional etiquette you’re referring to since that varies from culture to culture, but do what you feel works best for you.

Moms aren't required to match the bridesmaids. They are only required not to wear the same color as the bride and to wear an outfit that matches the level of formality of the wedding. Let them pick their own dresses in whatever color they want as long as they are comfortable.

Mine wanted to coordinate with the bridesmaids since they'll be standing up with us during the ceremony (typical at Jew-ish weddings).


If your moms are open to it, there are a lot of options for them: https://www.davidsbridal.com/Content_StyleandFashionGuide_styleguidemobcoordinator

I think that black or grey would look nice with teal.

View Quoted Comment Thats what I’m doing! They are just asking me for some ideas!

Mothers can wear whatever color they want. It does not have to match the wedding party. We let our moms pick whatever color dresses they wanted. They each went shopping and tried on several options and just picked what they liked best.

View Quoted Comment Yeah thats what they’ll do, they were just asking me about some color options! Like my mom already has a purple dress that she likes but may look for a new one! Ill just say not white and she already told me she wont wear red!

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Your answer should be whatever you are comfortable with wearing. If they continue to push you, then I would say neutral colors like gray/silver, black, gold or if they want to do a pop of color coral is considered a complimentary color with teal.

View Quoted Comment Trust me Im not dictating it, im not saying you have to wear this color. my mom literally said sometimes whats comfortable isn’t in every color and I agree, but she just wanted some ideas! She wants something that isnt teal but compliments it, and she wasnt sure what would be, thats all I’m asking!

View Quoted Comment Navy, light pearly pinks, shell pinks, deep pinks like magenta and fuchsia, very light greys with blue overtones ( not the brown overtones of taupe), bluish dark purples like Concord grape color, peacock blues, and silver look good. Cinnamon or Sienna or other reddish-browns oranges, or yellowy-brown or mustard or olive really look bad with teal, usually.

View Quoted Comment Thanks for some ideas!

They don't have to wear the same color, or even necessarily match them! Just let them find a dress they feel the most beautiful and comfortable in, and give them a little insight. If you're able, maybe go dress shopping with them both? That would be a fun bonding experience for you three!

If you want them to kind of coordinate with your wedding colors, I think neutrals would look great with it! Maybe a pretty champagne gold dress? Baby pink and navy are classic colors as well that look great with numerous wedding colors!

View Quoted Comment Thats a good idea!! Thanks!

The only thing I have asked of my mom and my fiances mom was to not wear the same color as the bridesmaids. I would like them to stick out from my bridal party! I hope this helps.