Your son is getting married and you have found the perfect mother of the groom dress. It is a simple floor length strapless gown with a nice bolero jacket. The empire waist is embellished with beautiful rhinestones. It is an elegant, tailored dress that looks great on you. The only issue is that it is […]
What to consider when shopping for a mother of the bride dress
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Unless you frequent charity balls, it is unlikely that you have the perfect dress for your daughter’s wedding just hanging in your closet. And you have probably not shopped for a dress of this caliber since your own wedding. Mother of the bride dresses are special. You want to look fabulous in a dress that […]
Traditional dress and etiquette for the mother of the groom
August 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Traditionally, the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride have different roles, and thus different claims on dress for the big day. Though all families are different in their methods and preferences, it doesn’t hurt to stick to traditional etiquette with the intention of joining the two families together in a mutually […]
Managing stress as a mother of the bride
August 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
While the spotlight is on the bride in the minutes, hours, and days leading up to a wedding, it’s easy to forget that she’s not the only one with a mile-long to-do list and a matching mountain of stress. Sending out invites, securing a venue, sorting through catalogs of mother of the bride dresses the […]
Playing your role as the mother of the bride
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It can definitely be a challenge to make your daughter’s wedding the best it can be, and it’s up to you as the mother of the bride to carry much of that responsibility yourself. While a lot of the planning details will be left up to the bride, she will be looking to someone with […]
