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Mrs.sloth
Dedicated November 2016

Grandma wants to wear ivory...

Mrs.sloth, on October 14, 2016 at 4:44 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 110

I was talking yo my sweet sweet grandma on the phone today and she told she bought an ivory pant suit for the wedding and wanted to know if it's okay. She said it has some burgundy accents but it's mostly ivory. Now, I don't think she's trying to upstage me, and I'm not worried about people...

I was talking yo my sweet sweet grandma on the phone today and she told she bought an ivory pant suit for the wedding and wanted to know if it's okay. She said it has some burgundy accents but it's mostly ivory. Now, I don't think she's trying to upstage me, and I'm not worried about people mistaking her for the bride. I was just kind of shocked that she even bought and ivory wedding outfit to begin with, especially for a November wedding. When she asked me if that was okay, I was a little caught off guard. I told her I wasn't sure and wondered how it might look next to my ivory dress in photos. She did go shopping with me so she knows my dress. On one hand, she's old do she kiiiiind of gets a pass. On the other hand, she asked and I'm not sure how I feel about. Any advice or opinions on what you would do or how to handle it? Thanks.

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  • karen
    Devoted September 2017
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    This thread makes me miss my grandmother so much.......she was beautiful, and strong, and wise, and kind, and tough as nails when we needed it.......tearing up......

    I love the shawl idea.....she'll look great!

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  • Ellen
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    @karen o. Same. I'm sorry that she won't be with you on your wedding day next year. I saw this thread earlier and couldn't even post.

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  • Nicole
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    Grandma gets a pass

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  • Claire
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    I wish either of my grandma's could be at my wedding. Don't make a big deal out of it.

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  • FutureMrsD
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    Yay grandma let's do thisssss Smiley smile

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  • E1RA
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    Grandma can wear what she wants. I wish mine were still alive. Go grandmaSmiley smile

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  • mlw
    Master December 2016
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    She doesn't "kind of" get a pass.... she GETS a f*cking pass. Period. Some of us don't get to have our grandparents there.... I'd let mine dress like a stripper if she wanted- if she was still alive to be there.

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  • FutureMrsMyers.
    Savvy July 2018
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    Grandma gets a pass.

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  • Pszab
    Super May 2017
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    I would let it slide, I don't know he situation or her life but it might be difficult to get another

    Maybe has her accessories with some other colors

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  • Natasha
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    Its grandma for FUCK SAKE

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  • Natalie
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    HAHAHAHA, @Laura2.0! Your grandma rules! OP, you might want to put in your title "Update: Page 3" so you don't keep getting responses.

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  • Lillian
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    Lillian ·
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    I can't believe this was a real question! You can't control what ANYBODY wears especially not grandma!

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  • future_mrs_c2018
    Super October 2017
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    Let grandma wear what she wants, everyone knows you're the bride

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  • Crescent1874
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    My MIL wore an ivory skirt suit to my wedding. It didn't matter in the least. She's going to look fabulous. I think in some areas it might be traditional for the MOG to wear beige? I've heard that but again I'm not totally sure. My mom wore an ivory lace skirt to my brother's wedding and a claret colored blouse. I think as long as the look isn't overtly bridal, it's ok.

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  • Celia Milton
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    Be glad she's there and let her wear anything she wants.

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  • kimmyinjapan
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    I honestly don't even understand the question. She's your grandma and she's sweet and you love her. AND she's already bought it and it's a suit. I don't think it's a problem at all...

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  • future_mrs_c2018
    Super October 2017
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    I wish my dad's parents were still alive to attend Smiley sad they died way too early...in my honest opinion...grandma at 56 from lymphoma, and grandpa at 70 from esophageal and other cancers Smiley sad...my maternal grandpa died because his biological children, my mom's half siblings made the decision to selfishly transfer him to hospice when he had an infection in his leg stump

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  • Aida
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    Don't over react over a color

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  • F
    Dedicated September 2017
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    My grandmothers have passed and would love to have them present in whatever. HOWEVER, if you have waited to have sex for marriage and if being the only one in white for purity/symbolism is very important to you because you have held strong if your faith I could understand that, and I think your grandmother would appreciate that reasoning. If not I would let grandma be grandma!

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  • FutureMrsDjTimmy
    Super April 2017
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    I mean I'm sure this has been said before but I'd love for my grandmother to be able to be at my wedding... just saying

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