Mother of the bride dress same color as bridesmaids

I think if it's a different style, it will be okay. If it was just an unrelated guest it might be weird but since she is your mom I think it will just tie her into the group a little more. Unless she insists on being in every picture with the bridesmaids or something, I think you shouldn't worry. If it really bothers you though you may want to talk to her about it.

I think it will be fine because she wont' be confused for a bridesmaid nor will you take many pictures with her and bridesmaids in the same photo.

Perhaps to make it more of a difference she could wear a shawl or brooch?

It is fine. All that matters is that she is dressed in something that makes her happy, and is of the right formality ( same as yours or one step less formal. ) It does not make any difference if she is the same or different from the wedding party.

The likelihood of her being in any pictures with your bridesmaids is slim. The only reason I have some photos of my MIL with a bridesmaid is because my sister in law was a bridesmaid. So unless you have an immediate relative who is in the bridal party, you probably won't have any photos of your mom with the bridal party.

Not remotely something you need to worry about. It's totally fine. Why would it matter if anyone mistook her for a bridesmaid for a moment? From her place in the ceremony and such, it'll be clear she's the mother of the bride, but even if it weren't, that's really a non-issue.

Better that than the same color as the bride... I've been to two weddings where the groom's mom wore white!

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I agree with Brittany!!

View Quoted Comment Very true. The first few dresses she showed me were very bridal so I had to veto them. So that's why I feel bad shooting down another one of her choices. I'll just leave it alone. It's a beautiful dress regardless. Thanks all!