Is it appropriate for my mother to wear a black dress to my wedding? She is having a very hard time finding a dress that she likes and has picked out a very beatiful black dress. Is black approiate for the mother of the bride?
2007-03-23 09:59:14 · 12 answers · asked by KT 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If the wedding is in the evening or late afternoon it would be perfectly appropriate for your mom to wear black. It really only matters that she is comfortable. As a bridesmaid I wore black at my sisters evening wedding...we all did, looked good too!
2007-03-23 10:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by LoneStarLou 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think there are plenty of ways to make the black dress seem less like funeral attire. Accessories and jewelry can help. So can a warmer-colored wrap or jacket.
Don't get too caught up in the tradition and what you can or cannot do. Remember, it's about the commitment between the two people getting married. The rest is just show.
2007-03-23 10:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by Surely Funke 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a little somber for something that's supposed to be a celebration, even though you and your mother are okay with it other guests might interpret it the wrong way. Maybe you should try getting in touch with the manufacturer of that dress and see if they carry it in any other colors besides black?
2007-03-23 10:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by Vivita 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THERE ARE TWO SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT: THOSE WHO STILL THINK IT IS A COLOR OF MOURNING AND SHOULD NOT WE WORN TO A WEDDING AND THOSE WHO DO NOT CARE AS THIS IS THE SIGN OF THESE MODERN TIMES. IT IS ALWAYS FASHONABLE TO WEAR BLACK AND IT IS SO SLIMMING FOR MOTHERS WHO WANT TO CREATE THAT ILLUSION THROUGH BLACK.
IT DEPENDS WHAT YOU, THE BRIDE, THINKS AND IF YOU DO NOT CARE, MOM SHOULD WEAR WHATEVER COLOR SHE WANTS, INCLUDING BLACK. THERE ARE A LOT OF BLACK& WHITE WEDDINGS THESE DAYS AND EVERYONE HAS TO SHOW UP IN BLACK OR WHITE. SO IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER THESE DAYS.
YES, SHE CAN ADD COLORED ACCESSORIES, EG. RED JEWELRY WITH RED SHOES, RED EARRINGS, OR WHATEVER COLOR THAT WILL COMPLEMENT OR SOMEWHAT MATCH YOUR WEDDING COLORS. SHE WILL BE ALL SET.
FYI, THERE ARE MOMS OF THE BRIDE WHO SPECIFICALLY ASK FOR BLACK GOWNS, WHEN THEY VISIT MY STORE. THAT IS THE COLOR THEME OF THE WEDDING. SO YOU HAVE YOUR ANSWER....
2007-03-25 09:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mei Lin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It used to be that nobody wore black to a wedding. Nowadays, it's more acceptable to where whatever color you want (as long as it's not white). Maybe suggest that she dress up the outfit with a bright colored scarf, necklace, shoes, or hat!
2007-03-24 15:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No matter how lovely it looks on her, someone will interpret it as "mourning" at your wedding and that she is unhappy or disapproves. If you are OK with that, then go ahead. But most people do not consider black to be a celebratory color.
2007-03-23 11:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by sjbluebelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my friend got married her mother wore black..and looked awesome. I say, if the dress fits and she likes it, let her wear what she wants.
2007-03-27 06:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by funny_girl802 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really. Can't she find the same thing, or similar, in blue or pink?
If she wears black, it suggests that she's gone into mourning over your wedding, right?
2007-03-23 12:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i will tell you a bit about color.
red, white, and black are no good.
red= if it is a bright red, it makes you seem like an attention hog and it is usually rude.
white= duh thats what the bride is wearing.
black= it is for funerals. depending on the mothers style and your taste though it could be ok.
i would stick with a warm, happy color.
2007-03-23 10:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by smiles 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Add the right jewelry and a splash of color and she should be fine.
2007-03-25 07:33:54 · answer #10 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋