Mother of Groom

Sahara have beautiful dresses.

What about a maxi dress (sleeveless) The model in the picture is wearing flat shoes. You could choose a jacket colour to match your accessories...

A knitted dress is always the answer for me! The are pull on & comfy and skim over rather than pull. Crew has one which would look great with a nice jacket.
www.crewclothing.co.uk/womens/clothing-and-accessories/womens-dresses-and-skirts/knitted-shift-dress-bluewhite-wwj061/

Can you ask for helpful advice from your future daughter in law ? You are making her veil after all. The colours are good - nothing too frilly about black and forest green ! Also it sounds quite informal so no need to worry with a hat just make sure your hair is done and if it’s short wear earrings . You will be limited tho to what is available clothes wise . Black footwear should be no problem. September will be cool enough to wear a smart jacket -maybe short sleeved if you can find it ? I’d be tempted to go for a fitted forest green jacket ( there must be many shades of forest green !) and either skirt or trousers and a simple top underneath it all. Would a shirt waister type dress suits you at all ? Or a wrap dress that doesn’t have a defined waist ? As long as everything goes together colour wise and fits well -don’t be tempted by a cardigan tho much loved and ok in the right place they always look too casual in my opinion . Find some simple well fitting classic pieces and comfy footwear . All eyes on the bride and groom after all!

Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Your job is to feel proud and say the right things. What you are wearing doesn't come into it - as long as it's not jeans and a bomber jacket!!

Think of all the weddings you've been to. Without looking at photographs, can you recall what anybody else was wearing? I certainly can't.
Your son and his wife want your company and support on their happy day, not your wardrobe. Don't be scruffy but be stylishly comfortable, however you achieve that and enjoy the event.

Make sure you do go 'as yourself' - I was in a similar quandry and eventually wore smart wide trousers (in a loose on me size) and a fancyish tee shirt based top - fascinator I wore just for the really formal bit. Have shoes you feel human in, and you'll enjoy it so much more. Be happy and have a lovely day. Maybe something in Joe Browns as a top/tunic? www.joebrowns.co.uk/

Definite trousers….maybe with one top for the first day and a different one for the next, both with a pair of comfy backless shoes. I think you’ll be surprised at how informal younger people are at weddings these days. No hat unless you feel you must …..or the wedding couple are strongly suggesting it.
So, go shopping, enjoy, and choose some clothes you love! (Don’t forget as the day goes on, if it’s outside, you may be chilly in the evening, so maybe a shawl, jacket or similar, to add…

In September my son is getting married. There will be a registry office legal bit on the Thursday with just me and the brides mum as witnesses, and they are having a celebration and tying of hands on the Saturday after. The Saturday celebration is being held in woodlands with handmade pizzas, ice cream van and fun fair style games to play. The wedding party colours are black and forest green. Their wedding, their choices. I know what colour the bride is wearing because I am making her veil.

Seems you know what matters about the the wedding. Your trousers and nice top will suit well. Nice walking sandals. Done.

I was MOB last August and I wore a pretty but comfortable dress, very inexpensive. I just kept reminding myself that no one would be looking at me.

I would discuss the issue with the bride and her mother

I wouldn’t.

I would discuss the issue with bride and her mother. Saves any problems. I have only ever been the mother of t.hegroom. I did not wear a hat and the unstructured Silk suit I wore was making its third outing. My MA graduation, DS's PhD graduation and then his wedding.

Ten years ago I was mob. I tried and failed to find a dress. Like you OP
I’m a casual dresser. I bought satin pewter trousers, a silk top and a Fabuous expensive jacket. I enjoyed the day because o went as me

In August I’m
Mob again. I’m struggling to find anything I want to wear. It’s an informal wedding but the bride wearing full gorgeous frock, flower girls and page boys so I’m off to see if I can up my game without morphing into the Lady Mayores

I wear Birkenstock. I think these would be nice with black trousers and a green top. 'Gizeh EVA Black' (no cork on show). Quite comfortable.

Wear what suits you and what is comfy xx Enjoy the day xx

I love the outfits NotSpagetti has posted! The flowers make them look more dressy- I think they would fit the bill really well, with maybe some smart clogs?

I am mother of the groom in September too, RO then hotel reception, I’ve been told by the bride and my son to wear what I like. I’ll be wearing an inexpensive dress from Roman all day, no hat, no fascination, it’s not about me!
I think trousers and a top will be just fine, as others have said, be comfortable and enjoy the day.

Saturday is a woodland setting - relax! It is obviously informal/ easy
celebration. Don't worry about what the brides mother is wearing, don't ask the bride for advise. Be smart but very importantly comfy! Especially make sure your feet are comfortable , nothing worse than painful feet! You will have a great time!

Just be comfortable! The Saturday sounds as though it will be relaxed and informal - so bear that in mind and be relaxed and informal. I see nothing wrong with smart black trousers and perhaps a tunic top with three quarter sleeves in any shade / pattern of green. You could wear the same outfit the the legal bit on Thursday as you do for the woodland celebration on Saturday. It sounds like fun - pizza , ice cream and games , can I come !? Just enjoy and do wear your most comfortable footwear!

There is a half way house between MOTB and trousers and a top!

Something classic, well cut, fits well in a good colour for you. A shirt waister style, like a dress that almost isn't a dress? And some nice, comfortable stylish shoes.

The bride's mum will be having the exact same thoughts as you, so I think its a good idea to get together and discuss outfits.
I wish I'd done this when my children were married.

I'm not sure it matters about the outfit of the bride's mum to be honest v3ra.

If she is wearing (say) very formal tailored with heels and a big hat or a lace dress or a kimono it doesn't really help.

I'd suggest you talk to your future daughter-in-law and ask her guidance. She'll know what her mum will be wearing, she'll also know what you feel happy in. She'll want you to feel comfortable.

I'd wear the same thing to both too, Calendargirl

I wouldn’t worry about different outfits for each ‘do’, especially if it’s just you and the bride’s mother at the register office, at least that’s how I understand it.

Wear something reasonably smart, but comfortable and casual enough for you to feel ok in it. And something you can wear again afterwards, the wedding sounds pretty informal.

Far, far too many expensive MOTB and MOTG outfits never see the light of day again.

Pointless waste of money.