MOG dress...that big of a deal?

Let her wear what she wants

I agree with letting her wear what she wants. My colors are coral and teal and my mother is wearing black and white haha I didn't even think to tell my mom or FMIL what to wear.

I always thought that the mother of the bride and groom should contrast the rest of the wedding party. Seeing that your colors are so light and more neutral I'm sure that anything she picks out will look nice! On the other end of things it is your day and she should respect your advice. She should at least try on some dresses with you. If the lighter colors truly look awful then definitely consider having her wear are darker colors that still matches.

Not a battle worth fighting, just let her wear what she wants.

I really am trying not to be controlling. I never would've cared what she wore but since she asks me so often it started to mess with my head a little so it was frustrating that when I finally answered her question, she argued with me.

To be fair, she did say her FMIL keeps asking what she should wear. Which is funny since it sounds like she already knows what she's planning on wearing :p

Just let her go with whatever dress she has in mind, she'll likely be wearing it regardless (;

That can be frustrating when someone asks and then argues. I'd say have her pick something and it'll be fine.

My FMIL asked for my thoughts on what to wear because she "doesn't want to stick out like a sore thumb". I gave her some color suggestions based on what I think would go well with the rest of the colors.

As far as your situation, I think a dark rose pink would look fine with blush and gold. I don't think she needs to totally match with your mom or bridesmaids. The fact that she's asking for your opinion is great but you want her to feel comfortable and special, so let her do that :-)

I'd let her pick, but if she wants another suggestion, charcoal would look good.

My mother hounded me about what I wanted her in. Knowing that she's notorious for wearing white to weddings.... I told her black. I didn't care the cut or style as long as it was black. She was pissed I asked her to be in black lol. She did get her way a little bit in the top which is white. (I honestly don't care I just like pushing her buttons. Long story....) BUT when she met my MIL, she asked her if she got her dress yet and what color it was. She told her yes and it is black. (Which was actually her choice. She looked amazing in a 2 piece silver dress she tried on, but was more comfortable in the black dress.) All I wanted was for my MIL to be comfortable.

My colors are blush and gold too, along with cream (gold is mainly an accent though). Have MOG wear something light green or a sand color, as it would compliment your wedding colors.

And say something like "this color would really bring out your eye color" "compliment your skin tone, blah blah blah"

Let her wear what she wants. She's not going to be in every single picture.

Let her wear what she wants. She seems to have an idea already anyway. She's probably just asking because she wants you to like the dress.

I agree with everyone who says let her wear what she wants. I have a very pale pink color scheme and my MOH's will be in that color. My FMIL bought a red dress. Not what I would have picked but it's what she likes.

@carrie- Except pale colors often don't suit people with cool undertones- so lying and saying "this would suit your skin tone" is BS.

Tell her if she wants to wear pink- let her find her own pink dress.

I agree with those saying let her wear what she wants.

My mom and FMIL both asked me, but FMIL wanted to wear green too when she heard my mom bought an evergreen colored dress (wedding colors red and silver; Christmas wedding). I put the kibosh on that and she's wearing grey. Maybe your future MIL could wear black? Then she coordinates with the men at least. I kinda agree with you...FMIL is in a LOT of pics and I'd want it to look at least coordinating as well.

Let her know you trust her good judgement and taste and will look great in anything she picks

Let her wear what she wants. She isn't actually a part of the bridal party so you can't control that aspect. Are you not going to take pictures with cousins, friends, aunts & uncles who aren't dressed according to your wedding colors? This is one less thing to stress about.