Mother of the Bride or Groom Color Palettes

The Mother of the Bride or Groom often is tasked with coordinating her gown with the colors and theme of the wedding, without clashing or repeating the same colors as the rest of the wedding party. Let’s explore some color combinations that will mix seamlessly with the wedding party and create unity and balance.

Warm Autumn Tones: Burgundy, maroon, dark greens, and chocolate

Moody, warm fall colors all blend together well. For example, if the bridal party was a dark green, the mother of the bride and groom respectively could choose another warm, dark color of a similar saturation. Burgundies and maroons both pair extremely well with dark shades of green. Chocolate and mocha browns are also warm, comforting colors. The Father of the Bride or Groom, the Groomsmen, or the officiants could easily match their ties and accessories to these colors, creating a cohesive color palette across the entire wedding party. For accents, try golds and bronzes. Avoid bright, cool pops of color.

Cool Spring Tones: Light blues, pale greens, lavender, and dark green

Pastel shades of blue, green, and lavender all evoke the idea of light and brightness. The Mother of the Bride or Groom could easily coordinate with this bridal party by choosing one of these colors in a slightly deeper shade like a dusty blue or sage green, or go darker with dark green or navy. These cool, deep hues will create a grounding presence among the pastels while still creating cohesion. For the Mother who prefers a warmer tone, a subtle, dusky shade of pink would still lean into the spring tone nicely. Avoid bright reds, oranges, or corals.

Bright Summer Tones: Chartreuse green, pink, and sunny yellow

This color palette is bright, fun, and inviting. To avoid adding too many bright colors to the equation, try complimenting with a darker or lighter shade; dusty pink, dark green, or navy. A fun floral pattern is also a fantastic way to bring in a pop of a bright color.

Dark Winter Neutrals: Black, champagne, and taupe

For a neutral wedding color palette, black or champagne are always classic. Adding some sparkle or a metallic fabric can add some interest to a down. A patterned gown in neutral colors, like a black and gold floral or a jacquard fabric, is also a great way to add some distinction while still keeping with the color palette. 

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