What is typical for the mothers of the bride and groom to wear?
In general, a mother should choose her dress after the bridesmaids dresses are chosen. She should then work within that color palate to find a dress that will mesh with the color scheme and compliment her personal coloring. After the mother of the bride has chosen her dress, it is appropriate for her to contact the mother of the groom to discuss style (length and formality) and color so that the photos will be cohesive.