My daughter is getting married and her bridesmaids will be wearing black. Is it appropriate for me to wear a black dress-I am the mother of the bride?
2007-09-10 13:11:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think that's a great idea.
My mother doesn't like any color beside black for ANY formal event. She just does not like color. I swear, her closet is all black shirts.
I don't think this will look bad on you. I think you will look classy and sophiscated.
Just b/c a dress is black, it does not mean it's morbid.
There is a huge difference between a classy black evening dress and a black matronly frock.
2007-09-10 13:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Absolutely! If it's okay with your daughter, and you don't believe that anyone will read unfortunate messages into it, then go for it.
My daughter is having a black & white wedding next month, and both I and the MOG will be wearing black...The bride particularly invited us to do so, and we're both very comfortable with the concept.
Be prepared for the fact that some might believe that you're wearing black out of protest...In theory, this is the "old school" way of showing that you don't approve of the marriage. But if everyone in attendance knows how you really feel, this is probably not an issue.
If you're not comfortable with it, you might consider silver or charcoal as alternatives.
2007-09-10 13:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
My bridesmaids are wearing brown, so my mother is wearing brown as well.
It's absolutely fine for the mother of the bride to wear black! I've been to many, many weddings where mothers of the bride have worn black.
Black is no longer looked at as funereal, it's looked at as elegant, formal and beautiful.
Congrats!
2007-09-10 14:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by ms. teacher ft 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
If the wedding is formal or black-tie then I think it's okay. If not then no. The mother doesn't usually match the bridesmaids, not to mention that's a lot of black.
2007-09-10 14:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if the bride says it is ok
2007-09-10 22:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by BTB2211 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes. My mother wore red like the girls in my wedding but she was dressed is a stunning suit with sequins and beads. She also had the prettiest hat and shoes I ever saw. That way she stood out but matched everyone else including my dad who wore a black and red tux.
2007-09-10 15:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by PharmNerd 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sorry but black is such a horrible colour to wear to a wedding..all that darkness no light. Black is a funeral colour for a reason there is nothing happy or joyus about it.
Besides you don't want to blend in with the bridesmaides do you and be mistaken for the MOH? Seriously with the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaides all in black and then you as well..it's too much..it's like you are all in morning!
2007-09-10 13:32:25 · answer #7 · answered by xanadu88 5 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Where whatever you feel most comfortable in! If you love black, go for it! :) My friend's Mom wore black to her wedding, and it was such a beautiful dress! Black can look very flattering!
2007-09-10 17:32:17 · answer #8 · answered by m930 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, that's just funereal. How about you be the one expressing happiness by wearing some beautiful colour you love and that is flattering to you???
2007-09-11 02:43:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
If the bridesmaids are wearing back I would suggest a different color. You want to stand out from everyone else. I wouldn't wear white, but maybe a nice tan or taupe color. What about blue?
2007-09-10 13:30:48 · answer #10 · answered by pestross 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋