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Wedding Attire for Mother of the Groom

Published On March 23rd 2012. Under Wedding Etiquette  Tags: dress code, family manners, wedding  

Your son is getting married. Chances are, there’s at least one thing in your to-do list that worries you. That is – what to wear to the wedding. The aim is to look radiant and classy, but not outshine the bride or her mother.

If you are willing to respect traditions, you should wait until mother of the bride chooses her wedding attire and informs you about it. She might give you a call or ask your son to give you the heads up about her decision. It is a friendly gesture that helps you both to avoid color clashing, overdressing and other fashion mistakes. Even if you don’t plan to coordinate your outfit with the mother of the bride, you should stay polite and thank the mom of your future daughter-in-law for the courtesy.

Coast, Lancaster, Monsoon, Miss Selfridge
Blazers by Coast
Clutches by Coast

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Porcini & green by Stavroula

Before you start searching for the wedding dress talk with the bride. She might have some ideas about the colour, length, style and formality of the dress. The bride might hesitate to initiate such talk because she doesn’t want to disappoint you. Try to respect her wishes, this wedding is the most beautiful and important event for her and your son.

Yves Saint Laurent, Mulberry, Lanvin, Tiffany & Co.
Cocktail Dresses by Donna Karan
Boots by Alexander McQueen

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Garde-Robe: Royal Wedding by Huckle

In general, when selecting the dress it is a good idea to avoid ivory or white attire, black outfit or red gowns. But if the bride really doesn’t mind and these are your favorite colors – go for it.

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Thakoon, Topshop, Bottega Veneta
Blazers by Alexander McQueen
Heels by Vince Camuto

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by Miss+Bea+Heyvin

The sooner you start looking for the wedding attire the better. Your goal is to decide at least one month before the event. If you haven’t heard from the mother of the bride 4 months till the wedding, you might want to talk with your future daughter-in-law and see what’s the status. Perhaps her mom doesn’t mind if you buy your wedding attire before her or even is not aware that you are waiting for her decision.

Even if your usual outfit style is deeply casual, the wedding of your son is a very special event and you should look formal and fabolous. There are infinite options to look light and chic at the same time. You can even wear elegant  trousers in case fancy dresses or skirts are absolutely not your thing.

Alex Monroe, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier
Cocktail Dresses by Donna Karan
Platforms by Casadei

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Casual Elegance! by Huckle

Do you have some questions about Mother of the Groom Outfit or you think we forgot to mention something? Come talk with us! Leave a message below!

Alona is the co-founder of Etiquette Tips - an online magazine that features articles on business etiquette,  communication, dress code, table manners, international code of behaviour, gift giving, events & celebrations and more.
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Last reply was October 11, 2013
  1. joy
    View October 16, 2012

    What can I wear to a beach wedding?
    I am 64 and it is my son’s wedding

  2. jane stewart
    View April 18, 2013

    Help…how do I dress attractively but not old ladyish or too much of the girls? Fall wedding

  3. sherri
    View June 10, 2013

    Hi, my son is getting married in London. There is no bridal party other than best man/maid of honor who is wearing gray. MOB wearing gray, all lace tea length. I was going to wear long but now considering deep purple satin one shoulder knee length, all plain except for some beading at the waist. I feel I should go dressier but don’t want to upstage MOB. Does this dress sound elegant enough for black tie and less formal than her all-lace? Help? Thanks.

  4. Lee wallace
    View October 11, 2013

    Is it ok to wear to my sons wedding smart casual code a very plain fitted dress mid length? I had a collote suit made which was a disaster so cld only find the above at the last minute

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