Mothers Of The Bride And Groom Dress

Children bring their mothers enormous pride and joy when they are engaged to be married. The planning for the mother of the bride and groom outfits commences once the rush of the wonderful news subsides. Mother of the bride and groom outfits should be comfortable, well fitted and age appropriate, and can be coordinated with the color, theme and style of the bridal party. Mothers synchronizing their outfits has been a pattern for several years. Attending other weddings, reading marriage magazines and visiting wedding gown shops can begin the journey. Having an idea in mind as to style preference when beginning the search may also be a good idea.

My son recently was asked to attend as best man in the wedding of one of his friends. The mother of the groom was upset during most of the planning stages for the nuptials because not all her ideas were put to use. The bride's mother attempted to engage 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 amazing and was a compliment to the entire wedding. The groom's mother chose as her mother of the groom outfit the same dress style as the bridesmaids, but in a slightly different shade. Unfortunately, the outfit was not age appropriate or flattering to the groom's mother and she spent one of the most beautiful days she would ever have feeling contrite and absurd.

A few insights. When picking out a mother of the bride or groom suit, courteously ask the bride if she has anything in particular in mind and if you wish, take her along for fittings and to help pick out what she may want you to wear. The bride ought to have input if she and you want it, but do not hesitate to speak up if the gown she prefers is unflattering or cost is an issue.

Department stores have special mother of the bride and groom outfits. Remember that you don't have to get your gown from a specialty dress shop. Department stores sell formal wear for special times of the year and unique occasions. Guaranteed, those outfits will be lower priced than a suit in a specialty shop.

If, however, the bride has picked out something specific in a particular store, you may want to honor her wishes by accepting or at least considering her choice. If expense is an issue, remind her of that fact and look for something similar. If she still insists, then compromise becomes the solution. This is the bride and groom's special occasion and it requires cooperation and support from the mother of the bride and groom. Once you experience the joy and laughter on your child's wedding 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 appreciate that the day belongs to the bride and groom, not me. I will aid them. I will offer assistance if it's solicited, 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 disconcert them as their friend was disconcerted. Keeping in mind that this is the bride and groom's day and not mine may be the most important lesson to come out of my children wedding day.