subject: Attire For The Groom's Mother [print this page] The groom's mother is not the focus of the wedding but she is still playing a very important role. There is nothing happier than seeing your son joined in marriage. All mother's dream of the day where their son's will build a family of their own. This day will be a treasured memory for her and what she wears will be part of that memory. Her future daughter-in-law will want her dress to complement the theme of the wedding and should fit in with the rest of the wedding. To make the dress a perfect selection, the following are a few helpful guidelines in choosing wedding attire for the groom's mother.
Do the mother's of the bride and groom have to match?
The outfit of the groom's mother should be coordinated with the bride's mother, but shouldn't be an exact match. It is considered proper for the groom's mother to ask the bride's mother what she'll be wearing so they can coordinate choices. The style and color should be a consideration. If the bride's mother is planning to wear a suit, the other mother shouldn't wear a gown.
While not exact, the colors should be similar. If the bride's mother is planning to wear mint green, the groom's mother should also wear a light green. However, if the rest of the wedding party is wearing darker colors then a medium shade of green might be best. The mothers should not stray from the wedding's theme. If everyone disagrees, the final opinion should go to the bride.
Are there special places to find wedding attire?
There are no specialty shops for the mother's of the groom. If the wedding is going to be in the evening, a place that carries evening wear is a good choice. Places that say they specialize in groom's mother attire will be ridiculously priced.
Keeping the memory:
The mother's memories of her son's wedding will last forever. Pictures will be taken and kept. If the groom's mother wears something inappropriate she will be immortalized this way. If the wedding colors are pastel blue, and the groom's mother shows in a dark red strapless dress, she will stand out in a bad way. The mother of the groom does not want to stand out more than the bride.
