Attire & Accessories Forum

I'm the MOB!!

My daughter's October wedding colors are sage green and deep purple. The BMs will be in sage green  with deep purple flowers in their hair and in their bouquets. The MOH will be in sage green with more purple accents in her bouquet and hair than the BMs.  I was thinking I'd like my dress to complement the wedding party (I think it ilooks nice in pictures) so I was going to go for a deep purple dress for myself. What do you all think? Or perhaps I could go with a forest green shade to offset the sage. My daughter just says to get whatever I want - it's up to me. I'd love some advice!

Re: I'm the MOB!!

  • I don't think it is totally necessary to match the bridal party, but its also not completely necessary to try to stay far away from the colors. For example, my bridesmaids are in black and my mom ended up with a black dress with nude underlay--we just found something she liked and went with it. I think it would be beautiful if you were able to find a deep purple or a variation of purple or green. 
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
  • That would be pretty but not necessary if you can't find something in those colors. 
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
    image
  • MobKazMobKaz member
    Knottie Warrior 5000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    edited March 2013
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_im-the-mob?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:f8878577-9d2a-43dd-9e08-56571c9a1877Post:eb06cc0f-8d3b-494c-aec9-686b432088de">I'm the MOB!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]My daughter's October wedding colors are sage green and deep purple. The BMs will be in sage green  with deep purple flowers in their hair and in their bouquets. The MOH will be in sage green with more purple accents in her bouquet and hair than the BMs.  I was thinking I'd like my dress to complement the wedding party (I think it ilooks nice in pictures) so I was going to go for a deep purple dress for myself. What do you all think? Or perhaps I could go with a forest green shade to offset the sage. <strong>My daughter just says to get whatever I want - it's up to me.</strong> I'd love some advice!
    Posted by glm777[/QUOTE]

    <div>Congratulations!  You have a sensible and thoughtful daughter!  </div><div>
    </div><div>She is right.  It is up to you.  As a MOB abd MOG, I can tell you that there are very few photographs in which we stand with the entire bridal party.  For this reason, "matching" is not really necessary.  Unless you have other daughters in the bridal party, your dress color choice will not really matter in photos with your immediate family.</div><div>
    </div><div>It is nice to compliment the rest of the wedding party, but it is by no means necessary. The only thing that <em>may </em>matter is the length of your dress.  That does need to match the formality of the wedding.</div><div>
    </div><div>My suggestion would be to find dresses that you like.  Once you determine the style of dress, then play with the color options to see whether you still like the style. With the colors your daughter is using, there are so many other fall colors that will compliment them.  Try not to limit yourself.  Have fun looking and shopping, knowing you have the potential to do just about anything you want because you have a fabulous daughter!</div>
  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
    5000 Comments Sixth Anniversary 500 Love Its First Answer
    edited March 2013
    Wear whatever you want. My colors were green and pink. Mom wore gold and MIL wore navy.
     
      Image and video hosting by TinyPic Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • Congrats on being MOB! As PP have mentioned, you don't need to coordinate with her colors. Wear what you love. My dress is bright red and the bridesmaids are wearing champagne and carrying purple orchids.
  • Agree with PP, but J Crew has some beautiful dresses in the colors you've described.
    Wedding Countdown Ticker whatshouldwecallweddings.tumblr.com
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_im-the-mob?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:f8878577-9d2a-43dd-9e08-56571c9a1877Post:28ffefaa-e7e4-40ba-909b-6ced5db7b5c1">Re: I'm the MOB!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Agree with PP, but J Crew has some beautiful dresses in the colors you've described.
    Posted by emeejeeayen[/QUOTE]

    <div>Although it ends today, J Crew is offering their 20% off wedding sale.</div>
  • As the MOB, you don't want to clash with the bridal party, but you don't have to match either.   Sage green coordinates easily with other colors.   Purple does not coordinate easily.  I might stay away from other purple shades so that your flowers do not blend into your dress.  
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards