Mother Of The Bride And Groom Gowns
Adult children bring their mothers enormous pride and joy when they are engaged to be married. The shopping for the mother of the bride and groom outfits can begin once the rush of the amazing news subsides. Mother of the bride and groom outfits should be comfortable, well fitted and age appropriate, and can be matched to the color, theme and style of the bridal party. Mothers matching their dresses has been a custom for several years. Attending other weddings, reading wedding magazines and visiting wedding attire department stores can start the journey. Having a thought in mind as to style preference when commencing the search may also be a good idea.
My son recently was asked to attend as best man in in one of his friend's weddings. The mother of the groom was disconcerted throughout most of the planning stages for the wedding because not all her ideas were put to use. The bride's mother tried to interest the groom's mother in the process of shopping for their outfits, however the groom's mother had no interest.. The bride's mother selected her outfit choosing as her mother of the bride outfit an elegant, stylish and flattering gown. She looked beautiful and was a compliment to the entire wedding. The mother of the groom chose as her mother of the groom outfit the same dress as the bridesmaids, but in a slightly different hue. Unfortunately, the dress was not age appropriate or flattering to the groom's mother and she spent one of the most memorable days she would ever have feeling sorry and absurd.
Some thoughts. When choosing a mother of the bride or groom gown, make sure to ask the bride if she has anything in particular in mind and if possible, take her along for fittings and to help select what she may want you to wear. She may have input if she and you want it, but do not hesitate to speak up if the dress she prefers is unflattering or cost is an issue.
Department stores have special mother of the bride and groom sections. Remember that you don't have to buy your dress from a specialty dress shop. Department stores sell formal wear for specific times of the year and special occasions. Guaranteed, those outfits will be lower priced than an outfit in a specialty shop.
If, however, the bride has picked out something unique in a particular store, you may want to honor her wishes by accepting or at least considering her choice. If cost is an issue, remind her that you are on a budget and see if you can find something comparable. If she is still adamant, then compromise becomes the order of the day. This is the bride and groom's special moment and it involves cooperation and support from the mother of the bride and groom. Once you feel the love and happiness on this day, every dispute will be forgotten and you'll be the happiest mothers of the bride and groom ever.
The wedding my son was in made me recognize that the day belongs to the bride and groom, not me. I will assist them. I will offer hints and tips if asked, hold my counsel if it's not. I will even allow them input on the mother of the bride and groom outfits so as to not mortify them as their friend was embarrassed. Realizing that this is the bride and groom's day and not anyone elses may be the most significant lesson to come out of my children wedding day.