How to Choose Colors for the Mother of the Bride
While a wedding is possibly the biggest day in a bride's life, it is also an important day for her mother. Since the bride's parents traditionally pay for or host the wedding, it is important for them to look sharp, elegant and coordinated. Choosing colors for the mother of the bride can prove to be a challenge, but keeping in mind some of these simple steps can certainly simplify the process. Who knows? It could even be fun. Does this Spark an idea?
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Talk to the bride. The bride can sometimes have very specific thoughts about her vision for the look her wedding, even down to the colors her mother wears. Asking for her suggestions will not only give you some great ideas of what will work with the style of the wedding, but it will also make the bride feel that you value her desires for her big day.
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Coordinate with the bridesmaids and the mother of the groom. While you do not need to find a dress in the exact color of the bridesmaids' dresses (unless that is what the bride wishes), it is a good idea to find something that will complement the color nicely for pictures and the overall look of the wedding. For example, if the bridesmaids' dresses are bright green, you might want to look for a dress in a light shade of green. According to The Knot, it is also customary to speak with the mother of the groom to ensure that both mothers are not wearing clashing colors, or even the same color.
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Avoid certain colors. As the mother of the bride, it is customary to not to wear white or anything too close to the color of the bride's dress, as she is the one who is supposed to stand out. Avoid wearing black as it can sometimes suggest mourning (or disapproval of the marriage), especially if the wedding involves bright, light colors. Also, a daughter's wedding is not really the time to experiment with bold, unusual colors that you would not normally wear and may appear tacky (e.g., bright red or orange). According to Elegala, the following are some basic colors to stick with: lavender, beige, silver, burgundy, blue and rose.
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Be yourself. While it is important to coordinate colors properly with the wedding party, the bride and the groom's mother, as the mother of the bride you should wear something about which you feel good. The color you wear should reflect who you are, and you should feel good about wearing it when you look back at the wedding pictures. If you do not feel comfortable wearing certain colors, the best thing to do is to stay neutral.
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Tips & Warnings
Pick up some bridal magazines for color ideas for the mother of the bride's dress.
If the color of the mother's dress needs to be an exact match with a bridesmaid's dress or another color, take a swatch of the fabric with you when shopping to find that perfect match.
