Mother of the Groom dresses> opinions?

[beaucoup]

That bronze dress with jacket & then jacket off with diamonds is exactly what I meant when I suggested that idea near beginning of thread. Great find & I love that dress!!!!!

 

[JoshAndEvsMom]

I am really afraid to answer this honestly.

But you asked?

So, as a wedding professional, here is my opinion:

The first dress is fantastic, however, I would give the bride the option of choosing color. As a courtesy.

The second I would absolutely not wear. The dress screams attention, and it shouldn't be on you. The couple should be the center of attention all night, and that dress would certainly still at least some of it.

Yup. This ^^

I too have worked in the wedding industry and the first dress is great, but the color seems a little too close to a wedding gown. Second dress, while FABULOUS for another occasion, is too flashy for a wedding. IMHO

 

[ilovejack02]

Three years ago, all three of my children got married in the same year. Looking for the perfect dress can be very hard and stressful. I absolutely love the gown Magic Mom posted as a strapless. Since you live in Brooklyn, who not have some fun and go to Kleinfields and see what they have.

Excellent idea !

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Thank you all very much.

I've gotten more helpful advice here from the DIS than from tons of internet sites on the topic, even with the harsh psychoanalysis thrown in for good measure. I really want to be a good MIL right from the start, and who knew it could have been strained all because of a dress. But I still like that butt-ugly dress!

You've been so kind. Even though I have argued with many of you in the past, this topic is very important to me and you guys are the best.

I'll keep you updated when the final decision is made some months from now.

Well, you know....ask the DIS and you shall receive. Good luck!!!

 

[CurlyGirl]

That second dress is way to loud and splashy for a wedding. Unless you want to steal the bride's spotlight ... (and NOT in a good way )!

Honestly, I'd be laughing at anyone who showed up to a wedding in that dress because I would think that they were in need of attention!

 

[Eeyore98]

What about something like this?

This is just gorgeous!

And OP, I would buy the second dress anyway, and just find a more general "party" occasion to wear it. I think someone mentioned New Year's Eve earlier?

 

[nmmom95]

Three years ago, all three of my children got married in the same year. Looking for the perfect dress can be very hard and stressful. I absolutely love the gown Magic Mom posted as a strapless. Since you live in Brooklyn, who not have some fun and go to Kleinfields and see what they have.

This is a really good idea! Honestly, I'm a little jealous. I think I have a bit of a crush on Randy.

 

[Disney Doll]

I am really afraid to answer this honestly.

But you asked?

So, as a wedding professional, here is my opinion:

The first dress is fantastic, however, I would give the bride the option of choosing color. As a courtesy.

The second I would absolutely not wear. The dress screams attention, and it shouldn't be on you. The couple should be the center of attention all night, and that dress would certainly still at least some of it.

This is the first thing I thought of when I saw the 2 dresses.

 

[Aisling]

That bronze dress with jacket & then jacket off with diamonds is exactly what I meant when I suggested that idea near beginning of thread. Great find & I love that dress!!!!!

I love it, too. I have to find that dress.

 

[Aisling]

What about this dress, but in a different color? I'd feel comfortable wearing it to the church AND to the reception. I could elegantize it with some sparkling jewelry.

I don't know why I can't get it to post as a photo. Can someone help?

http://www.bridalblvd.com/mermaid-trumpet-spaghetti-sleeveless-floorlength-lace-mother-of-the-bride-dress-with-wrap_p2422.html

 

[LuvsDragonflies]

Very pretty.

 

[rascalmom]

Beautiful!!

 

[DrPierreMcDuck]

Much better choice

 

[kaytieeldr]

What about this dress, but in a different color? I'd feel comfortable wearing it to the church AND to the reception. I could elegantize it with some sparkling jewelry.

I don't know why I can't get it to post as a photo. Can someone help?

http://www.bridalblvd.com/mermaid-trumpet-spaghetti-sleeveless-floorlength-lace-mother-of-the-bride-dress-with-wrap_p2422.html

Blue, burgundy, fuchsia, or royal blue. Maybe navy, but it looks too dark, and the blue looks too light. But it's a great dress!

 

[denisem]

LOVE the latest dress, Aisling.

Here's another thought...with bridesmaids in teal, MOB in burgundy, check into the flower colors the bride is considering. I.E., she could be looking fall colors or is she leaning towards pink tones? That would also give you a clue into a coordinating color (yeah, I know, spoken like an ex-floral worker).

Everyone is knocking beige, but it encompasses a wide range of classy deep champagne, taupe, bordering on gold if warm fall colors are the scheme. OTOH, pinks give you another range of soft-to-shocking if she's using anything like stargazer lilies.

Dresses considered to be "out-there" via beading, ruching, styling, etc. can be carried off in a subdued coordinating tone.

LOL. Yeah, I'm unconvential, too. Never realized how my 30 yr. ago wedding made it easy for everyone. DH liked the grey English morning-suit like tuxes, I couldn't make a decison on color, so all bridesmaids wore white (before Princess Kate made it fashionable.) Told cousin/florist to go nuts on colorful flowers, so EVERYTHING worked.

 

[cbg1027]

That would be perfect in another color!

Let us know what you decide on! I like all this formal dress shopping!

 

[dansamy]

LOVE the latest dress, Aisling.

Here's another thought...with bridesmaids in teal, MOB in burgundy, check into the flower colors the bride is considering. I.E., she could be looking fall colors or is she leaning towards pink tones? That would also give you a clue into a coordinating color (yeah, I know, spoken like an ex-floral worker).

Everyone is knocking beige, but it encompasses a wide range of classy deep champagne, taupe, bordering on gold if warm fall colors are the scheme. OTOH, pinks give you another range of soft-to-shocking if she's using anything like stargazer lilies.

Dresses considered to be "out-there" via beading, ruching, styling, etc. can be carried off in a subdued coordinating tone.

LOL. Yeah, I'm unconvential, too. Never realized how my 30 yr. ago wedding made it easy for everyone. DH liked the grey English morning-suit like tuxes, I couldn't make a decison on color, so all bridesmaids wore white (before Princess Kate made it fashionable.) Told cousin/florist to go nuts on colorful flowers, so EVERYTHING worked.

We paid for our own wedding, so it was a tiny affair with a "Baptist" reception. Cake, punch, no alcohol and no dancing. No catered meal. Very simple affair. Neither of our mothers needed a formal dress. "Sunday best" is what I would call their dresses.

 

[cornflake]

That dress is awesome, like it much better than the gold one people posted (which reads very prom to me).

This one reads elegant, yet sexy and I think it'll work well for both - a nice shawl for the church and toss it off at the reception and you'll be golden.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

What about this dress, but in a different color? I'd feel comfortable wearing it to the church AND to the reception. I could elegantize it with some sparkling jewelry.

I don't know why I can't get it to post as a photo. Can someone help?

http://www.bridalblvd.com/mermaid-trumpet-spaghetti-sleeveless-floorlength-lace-mother-of-the-bride-dress-with-wrap_p2422.html

They don't show any lace colors so you need to assume it will be white lace on colored satin. Not sure I would like that in such a large dose kwim?

 

[AnnaS]

What about something like this?

This is definitely elegant - this is a style I see many parents wear.