What do I wear to my son's wedding?

Answer 1

as it is not clear whether you are the groom's father or mother, i suggest that you check out www.weddingchanel.com

basically, a father wears a tuxedo similar to his son's. a mother wears an elegant gown but one that doesn't take away the limelight from the bride.

Answer 2

Not white, and not the exact colour of the bridesmaid's dresses. You know what flatters you - in colour and style, so go with something which is comfortable and makes you feel truly beautiful! In a way, I think it's nice when the MOG or MOB wears a colour in some way complementary to the wedding colours, but it's not at all necessary. For example, if the wedding colours are neutrals, then wearing a rose colour is flattering. If the colours are sage and pink, then maybe wearing a neutral is nice. As for style, I think a MOB/MOG look great in a long dress/skirt, or at least tea-length - something classy and elegant... some sparkle doesn't hurt either, as long as it's tasteful...
Good luck shopping!
p.s. Make SURE you have comfortable, yet pretty, shoes! You are going to be on your feet way more than you realize!

Answer 3

Nearly anything but white, ivory or cream. You don't want to take away from the bride. Black is Ok too but some people have a problem with it. ( I know one person who was complaining about a MOG wearing black to a wedding when at her wedding she made all of her bridesmaids wear black. go fig.) Ask your daughter in law's mother what she is wearing. (Some people think it is tradition to let the mother of the bride choose her color first, then the mother of the groom chooses something different) My MIL was one of those people. My mom and I didn't care but it was what she wanted so it was no big deal. My mom wore Navy Blue - it was actually a strapless bridesmaids dress that the bridal shop made a 3/4 sleeve bolero jacket for. (she never took the jacket off and it was in July) It looked great and it turned out to be about $700 less than an almost identical mother of the bride dress. Even with having to buy the extra fabric and the custom made jacket. My MIL wore a plum color. I would go to a bridal shop and let them give you some ideas.

Answer 4

I was always told that the mother of the groom should ask the mother of the bride what she is wearing and try to coordinate...not the same thing, but similar in color or style. DO NOT wear white/ivory or anything close to the bride's dress. My mom bought a champagne dress that was the exact color of my dress - who'd have thought with champagne? Also, don't match the bridal party. You are not a bridesmaid and shouldn't look like one. You shouldn't match them in color or style. And don't try for length. My bridesmaids are wearing tea-length dresses so my mom thougth she should only look for tea-length dresses - not the case. Also, fly-away pants are becoming more popular. Ask your future daughter-in-law if she approves of this. Most importantly, make sure you are comfortable. You want to dress a little nicer than you would to go to just any wedding - afterall, it is your son getting married! Talk to the mother of the bride, and if you don't know her, ask the bride what her mom is wearing.

Answer 5

There are a lot of factors.
Your age, frame, is the wedding formal or informal, church or other venue?

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If the wedding is real informal just a nice dressy dress will work.
Don't try to match the wedding party, upstage the bride's mother , & stay away from anything white or ivory.

Answer 6

First of all, obviously do not wear white. Second, following proper tradition and courtesy, ask the MOB what she is wearing because she gets first pick. The outfit should be modest and classy but does not have to look old ladiesh, i would suggest looking at knot.com for some ideas.

Answer 7

Wear a variation of the color they have for their wedding. For example, if they have white and navy blue, wear a pastel blue suit or dress. If red is their wedding color, wear a shade of pink. If black, then wear a shade of grey.

Just don't wear white or black.

Answer 8

My son got married last week..I bought a Mothers Dress.. with a jacket it had sequins and embroidered flowers. Had my hair in an Updew with loose curls.. The dress was champage Color and I wore Gold shoes had a Gold matching purse. Good luck... Daughter in laws change your life.. :~

Answer 9

The polite thing to do, is let your daughter in law to be help you pick it out. (finding something you both agree on) and also, it should play into their wedding colors.

This is based on formal wedding etiquette, and this is what my mom and my mother in law did. We all went together, it was kind of fun.

Answer 10

Why not ask your future daughter-in-law?

LOL here . . . cos the joke used to be that mothers-in-law were supposed to wear beige and keep their mouths shut.

Seriously, ask your daughter-in-law for advice. She can give you color suggestions. You will want something the same level of formality as her mother's dress.

Good luck to you.