Too flashy for a MOB dress?

I think it's a beautiful dress, but what's the overall them and feel of your wedding? If it's casual, it's a bit dressy. But if it's a fancy afair it's perfect.

It's your wedding. Only you and your mums opinion matters on the dress. If you both love it, then who cares what anyone else thinks!

It's a gorgeous dress! Xxx

I like it and it's a fabulous color, but like sparkles said, it really depends on the formality of the wedding.

I love that! But as others have said, depends on the overall feel of your wedding.

I think it's gorgeous and not too flashy if it fits with the formality of your wedding. I wish I could get my mother in something like that but she would feel uncomfortable. She prefers to look very plain.

I don't think so at all! Love it

I've seen sparkles on MOB and MOG for most weddings. Looks fine!

Don't second guess it, it's beautiful! And your mom should feel special on your wedding day too.

I think the dress is fine, and as you said, you aren't worried about her upstaging you. That isn't possible - you are the bride and will be the center of attention on your wedding day.

It's about her feeling comfortable. I know my mom would never feel good in something like that, but I know many people would. So it's all about what will make her feel beautiful.

It's beautiful! If you both like it I'd say go for it! I'm just trying to get my mom to pick a dress! I'd take anything at this point lol

It's a gorgeous dress and what matters is that she feels beautiful and comfortable in it. I don't really believe anyone can upstage the bride anyway, even if they tried. Lol. And it won't look like she's trying to...the MOB deserves to wear a beautiful gown!

I don't think so! I think it's a great dress! I've seen many MOB with sparkly detailing so I wouldn't worry about that. The only thing I can think of, is just make sure she's comfortable in the color. My mom would absolutely wear this dress... but only in a darker color (But she's slightly self-conscious so she already told me she wanted a dark dress) If your mom loves it, then it is perfect!

I think its pretty. If she's comfortable in it and likes it I say go for it!

Its a gorgeous dress & if she loves it as well as you then really that's all that matters. I wouldn't worry about what other people think.

Personally I believe that a humble person, like it sounds like your mom is, will never seem like they are trying to upstage somebody because peoples' nature always shines through. It says a lot about you both and your relationship that you can talk this through honestly and that is what will show on your wedding day, not that anybody is wearing magenta or not. I think the dress is beautiful and if she feels beautiful in it and it suits the style of your wedding, go for it! I don't think the mother of the bride has to be in a muted color if the color suits her and the wedding style. If you're comfortable with it, I say give her your blessing. If you're not, which is totally fine! then it sounds like she will understand and happily find something more modest. It's a win-win as far as I can tell.

Mom can glitter like the stars. Nobody will mistakenly believe that she is trying to upstage you. What they'll believe is that this is one of the most important days of her life and she wanted her gown to reflect the unique beauty of your wedding day. Don't give it another thought.

I think it's wonderful that you are thinking of you mother and want to make her feel fabulous on your wedding day. She is the MOB, to me, she's allowed to stand out! I have been to a few weddings where I've seen the MOB dress in a much flashier dress than this, and not once did I think she was trying to hard to stand out more than most. If she feels uncomfortable in any other dress then I would say let her wear the dress she feels comfortable with. For me, if I feel comfortable with the outfit I am wearing, the more i'll be able to relax and enjoy myself rather than thinking I don't like the dress b/c I don't feel good in it.

Thank you for all the comments, ladies! I'm really not the type to be fixated on what others have to say or think, but I just didn't want to be so blinded by the fact that I want my Mom to feel her absolute best that I ignore what's "appropriate." My wedding is an evening event, and I think this dress will fit in quite well as far as the wedding party goes. The guys are wearing tuxedos, the ladies are wearing long gowns so this dress will definitely compliment that. My guests on the other hand probably won't show in that type of attire because I know many of them don't own a tux or a formal dress so I didn't want her looking strange amongst them. Thank you so much for the advice!

I don't think it is too much, I think it is pretty! It wouldn't be out of place since you are having an evening event. I had a similar experience dress shopping with my mom. She didn't want anything too flashy, she didn't want to draw attention from me. But she has helped with the wedding so much, and it is a very important day for the mother of the bride. As far as I am concerned, the mother of the bride should get to wear a beautiful gown for their daughter's wedding and feel special, because it is a big day in their lives too. I helped talk my mom into this full length, mermaid, all sparkly plum lace dress. I think she will rock it. My dress is lace, and the BM dresses are plum, so I think it will be perfect.