My mom just bought a dress for the wedding. Thing is that the dress is black but it has a sequin design on it. She likes it a lot and says its very elegant.
Though she plans on looking elsewhere as well, she does like it a lot and bought it at a steal.
Is a black dress appropriate for the mother of the groom? Would you find it offensive?
Relationship between mom and fiance is perfectly fine and color is not a reflection of any negativity.
Please provide opinions.
Edited to say I haven't seen the dress yet.
luvher2
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My sister wore a black gown with sequins and beige contrasts to her son's wedding. She looked absolutely elegant!
Leslie
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I'm sure some of you will gasp at this: My mother is walking me down the aisle and she's wearing ivory! (my gown is ivory).
When she tried on the dress, she asked me if I thought it would be a problem if she wore ivory and since the dress looked fantastic on her and fit like a dream I told her it was just fine with me.
papabear
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Posted by Misstene
First of all, does anyone else think it's totally cool that a guy posted on here!
Second, tanbride, I love your MILs dress. I would say though, that her dress is not what I would call a typical black dress. It's black & tan and very unique, stunning etc.
I dunno, JMO!
i dont know how many supporters you'd have on the cool thing - i can rub elbows the wrong way sometimes
snapper
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My mother wore black to my brother's wedding...she looked absolutely beautiful!!! A lot of people told her not to. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. As long as your mother feels comfortable and beautiful...don't give her any grief, it's not worth it!!
PrincessRose
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I agree with Christine - sometimes people wear black to show displeasure with the wedding. However, if your FW isn't comfortable with it, I would think twice.
Remember how sensitive people can be about their weddings - I know I'd FREAK OUT if my FMIL wore black to our wedding.
If everyone involved (you and your fiancee) are happy and comfortable, there's no problem.
janet
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my mom is wearing black too... and get this fh mom is wearing red!!!!!!!!! i know how you feel!!!!!!!!!
