Parents of the bride and groom attire

Yes, you should "allow" them to pick their own attire. They don't need to match your decorations.

We told our parents to wear whatever they wanted. I didn’t know what any of them were wearing until they showed up to the wedding. Some people have strong opinions on this but to me it was something that did not matter at all. And your parents won’t be in wedding party pictures so there is nothing to match.

I let them choose whatever and my brother and dad just happened to decide on ties that go with my colors

I just asked our parents to wear something that would match or coordinate with the wedding colors. My mom will be wearing navy, and navy is one of our colors (she sent me her dress beforehand because she wanted to make sure I was okay with what she was wearing). My dad is wearing the same blue suit that FH & his groomsmen are wearing. My MIL is wearing champagne. It's not one of our colors but goes very well with pink & gold, which are two of the colors.

My Mom and FMIL asked us if we would like them to wear a certain color/coordinate and seemed excited to do so, and I personally love the idea/think it'd be cute. I also think it depends on how close you are to them, maybe they wouldn't mind if you asked/suggested certain colors (but no pressure of course if they don't want to). Otherwise, they should be able to wear whatever they want.

I asked my mom to wear a long evening dress and for it to be silver since it compliments our colors and she found the perfect one!! She will look so beautiful. Now if I can just get hubby to talk to his mom to pick one that is age appropriate. Her boobs were hanging out at her previous kids’ weddings. Disgusting!

I told them to wear what they wanted, and they made sure their attire didn't clash with the colors or make them blend with the wedding party all on their own. My FMIL still hasn't picked out a dress and keeps sending me pictures of different ones to make sure I'm happy with what she chooses, even though I keep telling her she is welcome to pick whatever she wants I think of it this way: the more you try to control, the more things you have to worry about and take charge of.

They can wear whatever they want.

At first, I really wanted them to wear something that matched or is one of my theme colors, but I relented and said my mom could wear whatever color she wanted but requested no black. dresses.

I told my parents and future in-laws to wear whatever they want, though I’d prefer for them to pick colors that are different than the BMs/GMs (burgundy/navy). Knowing my mother, she’ll show up in a bright yellow dress with orchids on it haha.

View Quoted Comment My FMIL mentioned she wants to wear black dress and I've not said anything back to her yet but black 👎 I always think of black is what you wear to a "funeral" not a wedding but I know not everyone thinks that way.

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If she's bent on a dark color, maybe you can suggest navy or deep purple or burgundy.