Mother of the Bride Dress

Mother of the Bride Dress

Many years ago, when she was just a little girl crawling across the living room floor, you probably never thought this day would come to fruition. Guess what...It happened, it's finally here, the engagement ring is on the finger to be followed by the wedding ring ... your little girl is getting married. As much thought as you may have given to this day over the years, you never imagined it would be stressful. There is so much to plan for and do to prepare for the big day. There is the wedding dress, the photographer, the church, the reception hall, the tuxes, and...aren't you forgetting something? Every bit as important as helping your daughter plan her big day is choosing a mother of the bride dress that fits you perfectly and looks great. At one time, mother of the bride dresses were pretty much all the same; most women wore a gown that came to the floor and an accompanying formal jacket. Like weddings themselves, the rules for choosing mother of the bride dresses have definitely changed. Of course, the exact dress you will choose depends on the wishes of the bride (your little girl!) - she may decide a cocktail dress or evening dress are better for the motif. Taking the following factors into consideration can help you choose the perfect mother of the bride dress; one that makes you look as fabulous as possible without taking away from the beauty of the bride.

Your Mother of the Bride Dress Should Complement the Wedding Colors

Your daughter's wedding is a day for you to blend in, not stand out. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't look like the attractive woman you are, but it does mean that you should choose a dress that complements the colors and styles that have been chosen for the wedding. It's generally a good idea to let the bridesmaids choose their dresses before you purchase your mother of the bride dress. That way, you can be sure to choose a dress that will complement theirs. If you like, you can choose a mother of the bride dress that is the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. While this will look great in pictures, you may want to stand out a bit from the rest of the wedding party. So another option is to choose a mother of the bride dress that is a different shade than the color that will be worn by the bridesmaids. For example, if the bridesmaids are wearing lavender, a deep purple formal mother of the bride dress will complement the wedding party's dresses. No matter what color your mother of the bride dress is, just Mother of the Bride Dresses - Sexy Deep-V with Front Slitmake sure it doesn't clash with the wedding party. You know what we mean. If the girls are wearing bright orange, a fuchsia gown is probably not the best idea.

Traditionally, black and white have been considered strictly off limits when it came to colors for the mother of the bride dress. But hey, rules were made to be broken. If your daughter is fine with it, a black plus size cocktail dress or Sean Collection Short Sleeve Ivory Beaded Gown are perfectly acceptable choices.

The Perfect Mother of the Bride Dress: Ultra-Mother of the Bride Dresses - Plus Size Twist-FrontFormal or Flirty and Fun

Today's mother of the bride dresses come in many different styles other than the traditional gown and jacket. However, some mothers (and brides) feel that a daughter's wedding is an event where tradition should be observed. If you want to stick with the tried and true and the wedding is going to be a formal event, your mother of the bride dress should reflect this. There is a great selection of formal dresses on the market, from the classic formal mother of the bride dress or formal evening gown for the mother of the bride, to the stylish Sean Collection Chiffon Evening Dress With Jacket. If your daughter wants you to look your hottest, it's fine to break tradition. Cocktail dresses are great choices for mother of the bride dresses, and the great part is that you'll be able to wear it again. A Formal Evening Gown With Black Spaghetti Straps is also a fun, modern choice for a mother of the bride dress.

Mother of the Bride Dress Etiquette

Mother of the Bride Dress -Plus Size Slinky DressWedding etiquette states that you, as the mother of the special girl, get to choose your mother of the bride dress first. It's then up to your little girl's future mother in law to choose a dress that will go well with yours. If you have a good relationship with her, feel free to call her and describe your dress. You might even go shopping together. Otherwise, your daughter can pass along the message. Other rules of etiquette like avoiding black and white and choosing only ultra-conservative styles are not observed as much as they once were. The best rule of etiquette is to consider how you daughter would feel about your formal mother of the bride dress. If you think she'd disapprove, you're probably right. After all, who knows the bride better than her mother; the one who raised her and made sure her special day was all she dreamt it would be. And don't forget the bridesmaids' dresses!

Mother of the Bride Dress