Wedding Times

When you are shopping for mother of the groom dresses, deciding on what to wear for your son’s big day, there are some certain guidelines that do need to be followed, although you also want to make sure at all times that you are comfortable and like what you are wearing.

First Things First

Nobody is to buy their dress before the bride. This is true for bridesmaids as well as the mother of the bride and you, the mother of the groom. Once the bride has decided on her dressed and purchased it, her mom will then generally choose her dress with the help of the bride. After this is done, it’s customary for you to ask the mother of the bride about her dress and find out things such as color and length. Then you can go shopping for mother of the groom dresses. Asking the mother of the bride before you go shopping for mother of the groom gowns makes it possible for you to coordinate your dress with bride’s mother’s and although this is certainly not mandatory, it can be a nice touch and add some continuity to the entire look of the wedding. It’s also important to not match the dress of the mother of the bride, but to make sure that the two outfits don’t clash either.

When speaking with the bride’s mother, you should also definitely consult with the bride. She may have some preferences as to your choice of mother of the groom dresses and you need to be aware of these. The bride may also ask that you choose a dress in the same color as the bridesmaids’ dresses or that you choose another shade in that same color. This is definitely not necessary if the bride doesn’t mention it but it is something that you could consider when shopping for mother of the groom gowns.

Other Etiquette Rules

Even if the bride and the mother of the bride have no preferences on what style, color, or type of ensemble you choose, there are some strict guidelines that you absolutely must follow. One of these is that no how many mother of the groom dresses you have to look at, it must match the formality of the event. This will generally dictate whether you wear a long or short dress, or what style of dress is going to be appropriate and it’s an etiquette rule that cannot be overlooked when you’re deciding on what to wear.

When it comes to choosing colors for mother of the groom dresses, the bride may have some preferences as mentioned but even if she leaves it up to you, there are some colors that are generally off-limits for wearing at a wedding. White or ivory are obvious, as these can detract from the bride, and black is also to be avoided, as it looks too grim. Some mother of the grooms think that if they are older they can get away with wearing black but this isn’t the case. If you really feel most comfortable in dark colors, choose something such as a dark blue.

When shopping for mother of the groom dresses, the most important thing to remember is that this is your son and future daughter in law’s big day and you will look beautiful and make them proud just by being there. However, as with everything else in weddings, there are always certain guidelines to follow when choosing mother of the groom gowns and doing so helps make the entire wedding planning process go much smoother for everybody!