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Mothers Of The Bride And Groom Suits
Adult 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 can begin once the rush of the engagement 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 matching their gowns has been a pattern for several years. Attending other weddings, reading wedding magazines and visiting bridal outfit department stores can begin the process. Having an idea 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 the wedding of one of his friends. The mother of the groom was upset throughout most of the planning stages for the wedding day because not all her ideas were used. The bride's mother attempted to join 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 pleasing and was a compliment to the entire wedding. The mother of the groom 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 sorry and absurd.
Some thoughts. When shopping for a mother of the bride or groom suit, make sure to ask the bride if she has any particular style 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 dress she prefers is unflattering or price is an issue.
Department stores have special mother of the bride and groom sections. Keep in mind you don't have to choose your dress from a specialty dress shop. Department stores sell formal wear for special times of the year and distinctive occasions. Guaranteed, those outfits will be lower priced than a gown in a specialty shop.
If, however, the bride has picked out something specific in a particular store, you may want to seriously consider her choice. If expense is an issue, remind her of that fact and look for something comparable. If she still insists, then compromise becomes the solution. This is the bride and groom's special day and it requires 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 support them. I will offer opinions 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. Keeping in mind that this is the bride and groom's day and not mine may be the most valuable lesson to come out of my children wedding day.
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