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How To Shop For Your Most Perfect Mother Of The Bride Dress

Your daughter’s wedding is announced. She has butterflies in her stomach and one thousand and one things to do. Her “butterflies” becomes yours and your thoughts are racing just like hers. You, as her mother, will help her plan her dream wedding, just like your mother planned yours. At the back of your mind……”What am I going to wear? Will I look just as beautiful as my daughter on her wedding day? So many people are going to be looking at me as well….”

Fret no more. Here are the RULES but like all rules, they may be broken or should I say improvised and revised to suit you. I say….whatever makes you and/or your daughter happy!

1. Confer with your daughter. She will come up with a color scheme for her wedding.

2. Ask her whether she wants the color of your dress to complement her wedding color/colors or almost match it. Examples of complementary colors to a red color theme is burgundy, wine, claret red, dark pink, and purple. As for a “match”, it would certainly be difficult to have an exact match of the colors, as your dress will be of a different manufacturer, style, fabric, and dye. So, do not stress over this.

3. You, as the mother of the bride, will decide on a color or colors, after consulting your daughter. Suggest to her to be flexible on the choice of colors—perhaps two or three choices would be great. Mother of the bride dresses are not made like bridesmaid dresses, the latter being preordered and tailored months ahead of time for the occasion. Shopping for a mother of the bride dress can be a headache and nightmare rolled into one, especially for the plus size woman or if you live in a rural city.

4. Do not forget to involve the mother of the groom. After you have an idea of what color you would or should be wearing, inform her. She will definitely appreciate that as she will be in a panic mode as well, going through the same motions as you will soon be, looking for that perfect “mother’s” dress.

5. Shop as soon as you can. Finding YOUR dress is important too. Understand that you are shopping for a specific style that you like and look great in, a specific color, and then a specific size. Then, you will need to allow sufficient time for professional tailoring of the dress, to get it to fit just right! Also, what about the accessories like shoes and jewelry? You will be surprised how many ladies come to my online store www.audreysmotherofthebride.com hoping to find their dress within a WEEK of the wedding!

6. Shop bridal or department stores first. You can get a first hand look at the styles out there and the type and quality of fabrics. Do not ignore online formal wear stores. Visiting an online store is easy and stress free as they are sources of good ideas of what you would like to wear on that special day.

7. Take care of yourself in these nerve-wrecking times of preparation. Remember, you need to look good as well, although it is your daughter’s wedding.

8. Now, sit back and relax. You have found your most perfect mother of the bride dress and have a few more weeks to spare. Give yourself a big pat on the back!

Dress Options For Mother Of The Bride

Bride's Mother $24.99 Chaloner Woods Bride's Mother - Photographic Print

Mother of the Bride $13.46 This book is in New - Excellent condition

The Mother Of The Bride $12.71 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Mother Of The Bride $8.21 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Mud Pie Mother Of The Bride Glass Photo Frame $29.99 Elegant and sleek frame holds a 4" x 6" photo. 1" thick and durable glass features sandblasted words "Mother of the bride". Size 5.5"x6".

Bride Barbara Alvin Shopping with Her Mother for a Wedding Cake for Her Wedding $69.99 Bride Barbara Alvin Shopping with Her Mother for a Wedding Cake for Her Wedding - Photographic Print

After the Wedding a Bride Takes a Tearful Farewell of Her Mother, The First Separation! $49.99 Compte-calix After the Wedding a Bride Takes a Tearful Farewell of Her Mother, "The First Separation!" - Giclee Print

A Bride at Last / a Mother at Heart $3.25 This book is in Used condition

Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride $26.25 This book is in New - Excellent condition

The Knot Guide for the Mother of the Bride $12.71 This book is in New - Excellent condition

The Mother-Of-The-Bride Book $15.71 This book is in New - Excellent condition

The Mother-of-the-Bride Book $12.76 This book is in New - Excellent condition

The Everything Mother of the Bride Book $7.46 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Notes from the Mother of the Bride $8.21 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Joseph P. Kennedy, as He Dances with Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss, the Mother of the Bride $99.99 Lisa Larsen Joseph P. Kennedy, as He Dances with Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss, the Mother of the Bride - Premium Photographic Print

Westland Giftware Mwah Magnetic Rocking Chair Couple Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, 4-Inch $10.88 This salt and pepper set is sure to spice up any table. The cute older couple is expertly painted and fired with a lovely glossy glaze. A high quality set that is a perfect gift for collectors. Made of ceramic. Embedded magnets hold the shakers together. Rubber plugs on bottom for easy filling. Each shaker measures approximately 3.5"H. Not recommended for use in the Microwave or Dishwasher...

Adorable Ladybug Cappuccino Coffee Mug With Ladybugs And Swirls $7.69 What a delightful way to have your morning coffee...

Lolita Love My Wine Glass, Wedding Toast $25.99 Santa Barbara Ceramic Design is proud to present "Love my Wine" wine glasses by Lolita. Each hand painted Lolita Wine Glass features a design inspired by a delicious wine cooler recipe, which is printed on the bottom of the glass! Your wine glass will arrive in an elegant and unique gift box. Enjoy a truly unique wine drinking experience and start your own collection!...