Vintage Mother of the Bride Dresses | Mon Cheri Bridals (2024)

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What color is the mother of the bride supposed to wear? ›

Typically the Mother of the Bride's dress should complement the bridal party's color palette. Not necessarily match with the bridesmaids, but choose a color in the color family. The most popular color for the mother of the bride to wear is navy or a royal blue, followed by blush or a shade of nude.

Vibrant Colors

While Barbie pink dominated in 2023 (yes, mothers of the bride and groom wore this bold color), 2024 will see a surge in rich jewel tones like cobalt blue and yellow, explains Beverly O.

What Defines a Vintage Wedding Dress? Typically, a vintage wedding dress is at least 20 years old, dating back to a specific era, such as the 1920s, 1950s, or 1970s. These dresses often possess unique characteristics that set them apart from modern bridal gowns.

Mon Cheri Bridals designs and manufactures a complete collection of bridal gowns, flower girl dresses, mother of the bride dresses, prom dresses and social occasion dresses. However, these dresses are not directly sold to the public. Our dress collections can only be purchased from authorized Mon Cheri retailers.

Answer: Typically the mother of the bride's outfit is whatever fits her style. In terms of color, traditionally, attendants and the MOB would avoid white (upstaging the bride), black (it reminds people of mourning) and red (because it's flashy).

If they choose to wear complementary outfits, that's up to them, but it should not be under pressure or coercion from any source. Traditionally, the mother of the bride chooses her dress and then the mother of the groom chooses a dress that is similar in style and a complimentary (but not the same) color.

Mother of the Bride & Groom

Both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom are expected to pay for their own wedding attire. Typically, these gowns do not need to match the bridesmaid dresses, however, some brides prefer for the gowns to coordinate in some way.

Traditionally, the mother of the bride would choose her dress first, which would inform the mother of the groom what to wear.

Yes, it's traditional for the parents of the bride to give her a gift on her wedding day, such as jewelry, money, or something sentimental. This is a way for parents to show their love and wish her well as she starts her new life.

Are vintage wedding dresses valuable? If a vintage wedding dress is valuable or not depends on multiple factors. Mainly the condition, size, purchase price, maker and fabric quality. The value can also be considerably influenced by whether the style of the dress is in fashion at the moment or not.

How to make a wedding dress look vintage? ›

Look for features like buttons, bows, beading, or sequins that were popular during the era you're referencing. Incorporating a waist belt, sash, or ribbon can also add a vintage touch. Consider a tea-length or ankle-length dress for a retro-inspired look.

The fabrics used in wedding dresses, like silk and satin, are prone to a natural process called oxidation. This event occurs when the fabric's fibers react with oxygen in the air, resulting in a chemical change that turns the material yellow or ivory.

The phrase "mon chéri" is French for "my darling".

Chéri is from a French verb form for “cherished” and mon is the male personal pronoun “my.” So, your chéri is someone you prize and treasure. The female equivalent is ma chérie.

A: The Mother of the Bride is special. She needs to stand out a bit from the bridesmaids, so her dress should complement rather than match the bridesmaid's dresses. For example, the MOB could wear a dress in a similar color to the bridesmaids but in a deeper shade.

These days, virtually anything goes—formal gown, short or long dress, skirt-and-jacket ensemble—so long as it matches the style of the wedding. Brides can be very helpful by encouraging "the moms" to work together in choosing their outfits.

The MOTB can wear any color she wants, but it's better to avoid certain colors such as white, ivory, or champagne tones as they're considered bridal colors and may take attention away from the bride.

Avoid Matching with the Bride

Remember that mother of the bride should not wear the same color or even shade of the bride's wedding dress. The bride's gown is usually in shades like ivory or champagne, so make sure that you don't choose any shade of white.