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I like your idea of white / tan / neutral colors.. i saw it in a photographer's pics & it looked awesome! Check it out:
: Jesse Hernandez Photography :
Go to galleries.. then destination weddings.. i like it when i originally didn't think i'd like that idea! Funny enough, i think it's different!
Thanks blush2.gif When I first read that for a Mayan ceremony all guests were asked to wear neutral colors I had the same "NO WAY!" reaction. But after seeing some older family portraits of my FI's family where they did the same thing I feel in love with the idea.

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What I really love about going all neutral is that the only splash of color (orange) on everyone will be my FI tie, the back of my dress, monogram on my parasol and my flowers. bunny_4.gif
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I like Beck's idea of asking her to wear it to the rehearsal dinner or welcome party. That way, she can still wear the outfit. If you live closeby, maybe you can suggest a fun mother/daughter shopping trip to find a new outfit or maybe send her some pictures/links via email? There are so many beautiful colors and styles of clothing out there I am sure she'll find something! :)

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Thanks blush2.gif When I first read that for a Mayan ceremony all guests were asked to wear neutral colors I had the same "NO WAY!" reaction. But after seeing some older family portraits of my FI's family where they did the same thing I feel in love with the idea.

 

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What I really love about going all neutral is that the only splash of color (orange) on everyone will be my FI tie, the back of my dress, monogram on my parasol and my flowers. bunny_4.gif[/quote

 

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The pictures will look great!! =)

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Thanks blush2.gif When I first read that for a Mayan ceremony all guests were asked to wear neutral colors I had the same "NO WAY!" reaction. But after seeing some older family portraits of my FI's family where they did the same thing I feel in love with the idea.

 

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What I really love about going all neutral is that the only splash of color (orange) on everyone will be my FI tie, the back of my dress, monogram on my parasol and my flowers. bunny_4.gif[/quote

 

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The pictures will look great!! =)

I love the all white weddings and wanted to do that for ours, but when I mentioned it to some of my family they weren't really down with it. I figured that even if I went with it people would end up wearing what they want and it wouldn't have the effect I was going for, but for pictures I think it looks awesome especially with some pops of color from flowers or whatever.

 

If you don't want your mom to wear white, then I would just tell her. She can always wear the outfit a different day.

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another point to be made here is that whether or not YOU have a problem with it, it's common opinion that it's a major faux pas for anyone other than the bride to wear white. i don't think you really want other guests murmuring about how rude they think your mom is, and certainly your mother doesn't want that either. she will probably be meeting many people for the first time around your wedding, and that's not a very favorable first impression.

 

editing to say i think the all-white weddings are very cool tho!

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I don't really see it as a big deal. Nobody will mistake her for the bride and a DW is non-traditional in itself, so don't feel the need to apply tradition when it comes to your mom and what she wants to wear. It sounds like you don't think it is a big deal either, but you may be concerned that 'people' will talk or say it is not right.

 

We get overwhelmed with wedding things so I understand the question, but imho this doesn't matter. Many brides have mothers who are dead or not involved in their lives...if their mothers made it to their weddings I bet they wouldn't care what color outfit they put on. Just a thought :)

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