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Can the Mother of the groom wear a champagne gown for the wedding day, the colors the bride has chosen are Victorian Lilic, Mother of the bride is wearing Plum, the wedding is in April 2010.


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Hi, As far as I know, you can use a gown with different color.

Posted 2009-10-25T01:32:16Z
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My honest opinion is that it's in bad taste and disrespectful to the bride for ANYONE to wear white/cream/champagne at the wedding.  Those colors are normally reserved for the bride only to help her stand out from her guests.

If you want to start your relationship with her as you future daughter in law off to a good start, I would suggest you either:

a. Speak with her about it and gage her reaction.  If she doesn't like it, then don't do it.  If she doesn't care, then you are fine.

b. Find a different color to wear.
Posted 2009-10-26T02:16:37Z
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In my opinion, wearing anything which competes with the bride can be problematic. Champagne as a color would not compete so much as a 'gown'. Be careful and carefully examine your intentions. A colorful sash would clearly distinguish anyone from being even a part of the wedding party, so I say go for it. This is after all a celebration, so celebrate!
Posted 2009-10-26T13:15:45Z
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Yes, the groom's mother could wear a champagne gown. 
Posted 2009-10-27T20:18:02Z
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Champagne is not white, ivory or cream. You are not competing with the bride. Lilac or lavender flowers in a posey would look wonderful with your dress.
Posted 2009-12-09T01:59:32Z
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