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Mother of Groom

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NotSpaghetti Wed 23-Apr-25 10:43:49

And here are some more

NotSpaghetti Wed 23-Apr-25 10:43:07

This kind of thing?
I'd be happy in something like this.

Oreo Wed 23-Apr-25 10:40:02

You sound like a relaxed dresser, so even as MOTG I don’t think you need be too formal.I would wear a smart green and black patterned top and black trousers for the RO official bit and a more informal look for the woodland bit, a maxi or midi dress in green with comfortable sandals.
Unusual choice of wedding colours😁

J52 Wed 23-Apr-25 10:18:05

You said green was a theme colour, how about something like this for the register Office. Phase Eight

J52 Wed 23-Apr-25 10:13:28

I agree that trousers and top/jacket would be appropriate for both. If you wore some wide trousers and a more formal top to the registry office, you could wear the same trousers and a different, more party ish top to the woodland ceremony.
We went to something similar and I wore palazzo trousers with a long blouse/ jacket over it. I changed my pink suede shoes for trainers later!

Casdon Wed 23-Apr-25 10:09:01

Honestly, no, I don’t think trousers and a non matching top would be a good choice for mother of the bridegroom - trousers are fine, but they need to be part of a set in my opinion, either a trouser suit, or matching top and trousers, there are some really nice matching sets around this summer, some have trousers with a border which matches the top.

tanith Wed 23-Apr-25 10:08:28

I agree trousers and top and as it’s a woodland shoes that you are comfortable in is fine. I was at a very informal wedding this last weekend and some wore suits and ladies pretty dresses but others wore trousers with tops or jackets one lady had skirt with boots, my thoughts were people will be looking at the happy couple not me. Have a lovely time just be comfortable and you’ll be fine.

Cabbie21 Wed 23-Apr-25 10:02:26

Something semi-formal for the Register Office, anything you feel comfortably smart in, but more casual for the Saturday. Black trousers, green coloured top?

luluaugust Wed 23-Apr-25 09:55:23

How about a trouser suit with pretty but not necessarily frilly blouse. Sounds like you know the brides mother could you find out what she is wearing. Perhaps go towards the green rather than the black. Hope the weather is kind!

LadyMatt Wed 23-Apr-25 09:50:05

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.

My question is, what do I wear? I am a 66 year old widow, I work almost full time in a newsagent getting newspapers ready for early morning deliveries. Do my everyday wear are jeans, whatever top suits the weather and canvas mules. In the summer I wear Berkenstock style sandals.

I don't wear lace, chiffon or anything flowy, anything flowy is an accident waiting to happen with me wearing it.

I cannot wear anything on my feet that have backs on them due to a haglunds deformity and damaged achilleas tendons.

Most of the dresses I have found have loads of lace or chiffon 'butterfly' sleeves, which I hate. I would rather have no sleeves. I am a overweight so anything fitted looks bleh. [I am working on the weight issue] I have a very low waist so anything that is fitted at the waist sits very high on me and is very uncomfortable. But the style of footwear that I have to wear definitely do not go with a 'nice dress'.

Would it be wrong of me if I found a great fitting pair of trousers with a nice top? Maybe with a jacket of some sort.

Don't get me started on hats.

HELP !