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Alright, be Honest Ladies--MOB Dress Question

Original post by endlessluv429

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What is your opinion on the Mother of the Bride wearing a black gown to her daughter's wedding? My mom and I went shopping for her gown yesterday and she fell in love with a beautiful gown that only came in 4 colors, none of which had any appeal (I totally agreed) except for Black. The sample was in black and it looked BEAUTIFUL on her!! It really doesn't look ALL black, because there is plenty of silver accenting all over it. It's absolutely gorgeous, but she still thinks there is a certain 'stigma' to wearing black to her daughter's wedding. What do you ladies think? I really don't care, because my mom looks so beautiful in black and in this dress and she loved it! I don't care what color she wears, as long as she is by my side that day! Opinions please! Will people talk I told her I would ask the LIWEDDINGS girls and get back to her! LOL she liked that idea!

thank you!

MegLehner Thread views: 1,367

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It is so funny cause my frineds and I where just talking about this over lunch yesterday. The verdict - guests at the weddign wearing black = OK. Moms = No. But that was just our opinions.

september2004 Thread views: 1,367

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I personally am not a big fan of all black for a wedding. I would much prefer black with an accent color, like you mentioned. IMO black is also more appropriate for an evening, formal affair...

nov2004bride Thread views: 1,367

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I love black!! My BM's will be in black and so will my mom!! I think it is so elegant especially for a formal night wedding!! JMO!!

janet Thread views: 1,367

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my mom got a black dress! i could not beleive it! my mom is all for tradtion! and she got a black dress! so don't worry!

endlessluv429 Thread views: 1,367

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Thanks again everyone!! I really don't mind it if she gets black---she has a dark complextion (italian) so it looks amazing on her--and when you look @ it--you see so much silver accenting, it's not like WOW That dress is BLACK!!! If I know my mom, as much as she loves this dress, she will probably nix the black---I don't think she thinks she is gutsy enough to actually do it and not be worried the entire day what everyone is saying!! LOL I am definetely showing her all these replies! thanks girls! You're the best!

karen32 Thread views: 1,367

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my MIL wore black to our wedding. she looked stunning!!!! i had no problems with it.

kimmie Thread views: 1,367

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My mother is wearing black

wenndypoo Thread views: 1,367

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I love black! It's elegant, and looks great on lots of people.
If she's comfortable, and you're comfortable, go for it!

1017Bride Thread views: 1,367

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No I think black would be elegant!

bride2B04 Thread views: 1,367

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my mom and MIL are both wearing black (they have not found anything yet) but they are set on this color and i am fine with it as long as they feel beautiful that day then i am happy!

anaissa Thread views: 1,367

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My Mom will not wear black, but if she really wanted to I would not try to stop her. I think that it also depends on where and what time you are having the wedding. We are having our ceremony outdoors during the day so black really would not be appropriate. If we were having a very formal evening affair I think black would look lovely.

jill13bean Thread views: 1,367

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both the mothers are wearing black... i love black
my BM's are also wearing black
it will look great

Bebalina Thread views: 1,367

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i think nowadays, it really doesnt matter, just tell her to sparkle it up with jewlery...

samsbride Thread views: 1,367

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I don't think black is a problem at all.
My mom's dress is black and navy for a summer wedding.
I think the only colot that is a no-no is white

corinne7477 Thread views: 1,367

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my mom wore black velvet to mine and i told her i heard it meant that the mob is not happy for the marriage ifthey were black and was told that was a bunch of crap. she should wear what ever color looks flattering on her. we did a black tie affair so it was appropriate.

Julestrd Thread views: 1,367

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My FH's Aunt wore black to her daughter's wedding....She said she was in mourning because she was losing a daughter, that is too funny I think it would it's fine also