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germaki
Beginner October 2013

What colours does Mother of the bride wear?

germaki, 1 January, 2013 at 16:03 Posted on Planning 0 8

Hi,

Our colour scheme is sapphire blue, with the groom and ushers wearing grey suits. Bridesmaids will be wearing sapphire blue dresses, and I've found out at grooms mum has bought her outfit in a deep mauve colour.

Question is what colour should my mum wear? Should it be blue to match our bridesmaids or any colour she wants?

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Latest activity by Knees, 9 January, 2013 at 10:45
  • *gnashers*
    Beginner October 2013
    *gnashers* ·
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    I'd avoid the same as the bridesmaids personally.

    My BM's are in black and my mum is wearing this...

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  • germaki
    Beginner October 2013
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    That's a stunning colour!

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  • overtherainbow
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    I would also say whatever Mum wants to wear and what suits her. Speaking from experience of being a MOB, it's really hard trying to find an outfit that suits you, that's within your budget and that you can accessorise and hopefully will be able to wear again. If you are awkward to fit (as I am!) the last thing you need to add to this list is to be limited to a particular colour too!

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  • katiechops
    Beginner June 2013
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    Yes I agree she can wear what she feels nice in. If you are getting her a corsage maybe a colour that will complement that?

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    Lemon Violet ·
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    Hi,

    I would say either. I had a neutral colour for one daughter`s wedding and a red for the other daughter when she was also in red. Depends what look you want to achieve, and what colours your mum feels happy in.

    She may like to loook at my website when she has chosen as I sell fascinators.

    Hope that helps

    lynne

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  • *Mini*
    Beginner January 2012
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    any colour she wants?! Why would you tell her what to wear?

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  • Kriek
    Beginner December 2012
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    Any colour she wants. My mum seriously struggled to find something she was happy with so I wouldn't unnecessarily complicate things.

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  • Mrs.P.To.Be
    Beginner March 2013
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    My Mum was struggling to find something she liked, so I didn't add any other woes onto her by giving her a set colour! My BM is wearing mink and my Mum is wearing black and white - so completely different, but I love both their outfits!

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  • Knees
    VIP August 2012
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    At my sister's wedding (yellow bridesmaids) my mum wore a gun-metal grey dress. At my wedding (light blue bridesmaids) she wore a fuschia dress.

    It's just whatever suits her and she feels comfortable in.

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