A1.I think people get too caught up with
what is right and what is wrong and it really does detract
from why you are all there in the first place.
I don’t think it matters if the mothers
are wearing the same colour, after all bridesmaids are usually
in the same colour…. Both mothers will bring their
own individual style and interpretation to the colour and
probably both end up looking fabulous. So don’t worry…
Hope this helps……
(Answered by Aileen Boyle)
A2. Traditionally the brides Mother would choose first and
inform the grooms Mother in order for them not to clash.
This also makes it easier on the day for guests to distinguish
one from the other. If they are both insistent on wearing
the same colour then the only other option would be for
them to have different colour accessories.
(Answered by Bernadette
Chapman)
A3.What a stressful situation to find yourself! Tradition
dictates that it is indeed the mother of the bride who chooses
her outfit first and it is the grooms mothers job to then
choose something to compliment this. It is not unusual for
both mothers to wear similar colours but usually when the
mother of the bride is OK with this!
It is a difficult situation, but if your fiances
mother is very unhappy with this prospect, then it really
is for your mother to choose an alternative.
(Answered by Suzie Gillespie)
A4. I think the key here is compromise, there are no set
rules I’m aware of about who chooses their outfit
and colours first. There is so much choice available with
many shops specialising in such outfits I’m sure they
will both find something fabulous. Perhaps treat them to
a day with a image and style consultant who will help them
choose the best colours to suit their skins tones and style,
one we recommend is www.houseofcolour.co.uk they have consultants
covering the whole of the UK. Or why not suggest they try
a personal shopper, most good clothing stores offer this
service now, they have a trained eye for styles and colours
that work well together, either way if you let them know
how much they are adding unnecessary stress to an already
tense situation I’m sure they will come around. .
(Answered by Lisa Burton)
