My daughter's bridesmaids are wearing red... can the mother of the bride wear a light periwinkle?

help everyone... the girls are wearing red and I found a periwinkle dress that has a nice jacket and looks great on me.. july wedding??? can I wear it or will it clash?

My daughter's bridesmaids are wearing red... can the mother of the bride wear a light periwinkle?
periwinkle is a nice colour. If you like the outfit and feel good in it, then its the right one for you. I think pink would clash with red so steer clear and go with your first choice. Enjoy your day.
Reply:I would say no, don't go for the periwinkle. When i got married my bridesmaid wore red and my mom wore a taupe dress and jacket with a shimmery knit to it. It was lovely, she had a glow about her but she didn't outshine anyone.
Reply:Wear what ever you want to wear. It's 2008. Times have changed.
Reply:Check with the bride first! My bridesmaid dresses were also red and so beautiful! We had a July wedding. My mother-in-law knew this and still chose a seafoam green dress to wear. It really did not look good in the pictures unless it was just us and her. She really stood out... I think that was her intent though. It was a beautiful dress, it just didn't work w/ the rest of the wedding party. You are part of the wedding party!





Have you considered red? My mother ended up with a red dress that looked amazing on her. It was a different style and material so it worked out fine. She did ask my opinion before she bought the dress which I truly appreciated!





Please keep in mind that wedding photos are cherished a lifetime and you do not want to cause any ill will.





I hope this helps.