Mother of Bride and groom dresses

[AnnaL]

Our Bridesmaids wore platinum, my mom wore a champagne or light gold colored dress and my MIL, MOG, wore a black dress.

 

[ilovemk76]

Yes, we did request our guests wear black. Most of our guests appreciated it because it helped them decide what to wear and understood the sentiment behind it. It worked very well with our venue as well. The reasoning is other than looking awesome in pictures is because we wanted the focus to be on the sentiment of the marriage and helping us celebrate our lives together. Neither one of us likes being the center of attention so it was suggested we do this to make ourselves be for just the one day. Like I said, many people found it odd, but once explained to them they thought it was a good idea. I had many people thank me for the dress code because "seeing what everyone else decided to wear is distracting; but with everyone wearing the same color it doesn't matter"

I would not want to be dictated on what to wear to your wedding. What if I could not find a black dress that fit? Did DH have to wear a black suit (or was a tux required), a black shirt and a black tie? What if buying new clothes to attend your wedding was not in my budget. I have never seen this before and for that I am glad.

 

[wishesuponastar]

OP here- I'm not sure if bridesmaids will be a black silver combo or just black. Time of wedding is evening at a fancy venue. Here is a dress I was thinking of for me MOB http://www.dylanqueen.com/a-line-pr...=googleplaus&gclid=CM6U5tPX7sICFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

 

[Happy Snowman]

OP here- I'm not sure if bridesmaids will be a black silver combo or just black. Time of wedding is evening at a fancy venue. Here is a dress I was thinking of for me MOB http://www.dylanqueen.com/a-line-pr...=googleplaus&gclid=CM6U5tPX7sICFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

Pretty!!

 

[AnnaL]

OP here- I'm not sure if bridesmaids will be a black silver combo or just black. Time of wedding is evening at a fancy venue. Here is a dress I was thinking of for me MOB http://www.dylanqueen.com/a-line-pr...=googleplaus&gclid=CM6U5tPX7sICFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

What a gorgeous dress! I think it will be perfect.

 

[DisneyChula]

OP here- I'm not sure if bridesmaids will be a black silver combo or just black. Time of wedding is evening at a fancy venue. Here is a dress I was thinking of for me MOB http://www.dylanqueen.com/a-line-pr...=googleplaus&gclid=CM6U5tPX7sICFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

I love that! It's very similar to the dress my mother wore for my sister's wedding. Her colors were navy blue and silver. I think that will look great with the color choices.

 

[wishesuponastar]

Thank you. I am in a pickle though. I want to lose weight and the wedding is not until 2016 so I can't order the dress yet so I don't know if it will be available when I know what size to order.

 

[NewRVLady]

OP - I love that dress
It's almost the exact color I wore as MOG

 

[ronandannette]

Thank you. I am in a pickle though. I want to lose weight and the wedding is not until 2016 so I can't order the dress yet so I don't know if it will be available when I know what size to order.

That is very nice and seems like it would really suit an elegant event as well. I do think it's bogus though that the website calls it a "plus-sized" style when the model in the picture is the farthest thing from it...

If I were you and had my heart set on that particular dress I'd order it now in my present size. It can always be altered if need be. (Actually, if it were me, finding a dress right now for an event so far in the future wouldn't even be on my radar screen.) I hope you look and feel fabulous when the day finally arrives!

 

[Luvstotravel]

if it was just a request, how come you are judging those who did not follow your request as people who do not respect you? You said it twice, once when you said those who respected you wore black and then you specifically mentioned those who wore a different color.

Perhaps they didn't have anything black and wore a dark color to be close. The only time i wear black is to a funeral. And i know i probably wouldn't go out and buy a dress and i know for a fact we wouldn't drop a few hundred on a black suit for dh just because a bride demands a dress code. But that doesn't mean i don't respect the couple.

I agree with your guests. Odd request. And my first thought would have been that the bride had been sucked into a "bridezilla" mode. As a guest at numerous weddings, i have never been distracted by what others wear. I have never heard anybody being distracted by other guest's outfits, unless a guest comes dressed as a porn star. The bride has always been the focus. Strange.

+1

 

[wishesuponastar]

If I were you and had my heart set on that particular dress I'd order it now in my present size. It can always be altered if need be.

I would be afraid of the alteration fees around here....I'm hoping to lose lots.

 

[mmouse37]

You realize when a dress is too long, it looks and fits better hemming it from the bottom, right? Generally preferable to wearing it over your head?
But seriously - nice dress.

haha!!! I am 5'7" and my friend holding the dress is like 5'2" so she had to hold it over her head so I could take the pic.

MJ

 

[cluvsdisney]

The dress you posted is really pretty but I would let the MOB pick the gown she wants to wear. I don't think she needs to match anyone and pretty much any color will go with the black/silver gowns you're considering for the bridal party.

 

[wishesuponastar]

I am the MOB who posted the picture of the grey dress

 

[pixiewings71]

OP here- I'm not sure if bridesmaids will be a black silver combo or just black. Time of wedding is evening at a fancy venue. Here is a dress I was thinking of for me MOB http://www.dylanqueen.com/a-line-pr...=googleplaus&gclid=CM6U5tPX7sICFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

That dress is beautiful!! I would definitely wear that as the MOB or MOG (but I don't have any boys, just 3 girls lol) Very classy, very elegant, beautiful.

 

[wdwmom2]

OP - Love the gown!!! Beautiful color and style.

My DD, is getting married this coming September. I am wearing this dress. The color is eggplant. I think I will go with silver heels. I am now searching for a jacket or shawl to wear with it.

 

[Skywalker]

Neither one of us likes being the center of attention so it was suggested we do this to make ourselves be for just the one day.

Wait...so you wanted all your guests to be some anonymous black mass surrounding you at your wedding so you guys could stand out more? That is one for the ages, I tell you. What I would like to know is how anyone even forms that germ of an idea in their mind.

 

[cluvsdisney]

I am the MOB who posted the picture of the grey dress

Oh..im sorry, I guess my reading comprehension is lacking at nearly 1:00am.

That dress is really pretty!

 

[SirDuff]

That is very nice and seems like it would really suit an elegant event as well. I do think it's bogus though that the website calls it a "plus-sized" style when the model in the picture is the farthest thing from it...

And it starts at size 2!

If I were you and had my heart set on that particular dress I'd order it now in my present size. It can always be altered if need be. (Actually, if it were me, finding a dress right now for an event so far in the future wouldn't even be on my radar screen.) I hope you look and feel fabulous when the day finally arrives!

Maybe keep an eye on it and its availability? I'm with Ronandannette, I wouldn't even be looking for a dress yet.

The dress is beautiful.

 

[dispor]

OP here- I'm not sure if bridesmaids will be a black silver combo or just black. Time of wedding is evening at a fancy venue. Here is a dress I was thinking of for me MOB http://www.dylanqueen.com/a-line-pr...=googleplaus&gclid=CM6U5tPX7sICFSIV7AodHGUA2Q

GORGEOUS! Since the website said they are all made to order, why don't you contact them to see how late you can order it, etc.?