1. Before you begin looking for a mother-of-the-bride dress, you need to decide on a budget that works for you. Don't go overboard and spend more than you can afford to on a dress you will likely wear just this one time.
2. Bridal magazines are particularly useful in helping the mother of the bride learn what is in style for the season and where the best bridal boutiques are. If you find something you like, show it to your daughter and see what she thinks.
3. Your dress should not only reflect your sense of style, but should ideally harmonize with the rest of the bridal party's look. Choosing a color that complements that of the bridesmaids' dresses is recommended, so consult with your daughter first before deciding on a shade.
4. Take your daughter with you to shop for your dress. Another set of eyes is always helpful in deciding which colors and styles suit you best.
5. Traditionally, the mother of the bride selects her dress before the mother of the groom. Therefore, it is also best to have your daughter see the dress so she can ensure the groom's mother can be informed and be sure not to buy the same dress. Remember : you are not in competition with the groom's mother! Each of you has a unique role in the wedding, and trying to outdo each other is just plain bad taste. With the perfect dress for you, you will shine in your own right.
6. Find a balance between the colors the wedding party is wearing and which colors look good on you. And mother-of-the-bride dresses can be found aplenty not only at bridal boutiques, but in department stores and formal wear shops as well.
7. The best to start your search for the perfect dress at least 5 months prior to the wedding. This gives you enough time to ensure your dress fits properly, or to have it altered if it does not. Remember : once the dress is home and hanging in your closet, you had better not try to lose or put on any weight if you want that dress to fit you perfectly the day of the wedding.
You'll have many special moments on the wedding day. All eyes will be on you as you walk into the ceremony and when you're announced at the reception. Take this opportunity to try on as many elegant dresses as you want. And don't become stressed out. There is a dress out there for everyone.
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Sep 22, 2011 09:19 AM
