Wedding attire shopping is quite hard to get right. For the bride as well as the bride’s mother, shopping for the right dress and the right accessories is crucial. Although the traditions have changed, and mothers’ style up just as well as the bride or the groom, you’d still need to have a list of Do’s and Don’ts.
The 5 Dos for Mothers of the Bride: Dress Shopping
When you are looking for a dress for your daughter’s wedding, here are the five things you must keep in mind:
1. Consider the Theme of the Wedding
Remember to keep your daughter’s wedding theme in mind. Consider syncing your style for the wedding with the setting of the venue or the theme of the party. Always make it a point to consider the colors and tones, you don’t want to stand out of the crowd for the wrong reasons.
2. Communicating with the Groom’s Mother
Another crucial thing to do while shopping for your daughter’s wedding is to establish communications with the groom’s mother. It is important to let her know what you’re planning on wearing, and what you’re thinking in terms of colors. It will help in creating better communication channels and will eliminate similar tones or dresses for the wedding.
3. Start Shopping Early
Even if you know the kind of dress you need, you will need time. Planning a wedding is hard enough, you do not need the stress of last-minute attire shopping. Most people make the mistake of waiting until the wedding. You should try to find a dress around the time your daughter finalizes hers, this will help you to find some time for adjustments in the dress and to find accessories that go well with it.
4. Consult with your Daughter
As the wedding day is her day, remember that you would need your daughter to give you a nod. Furthermore, you should consider looking at the dresses your daughter would readily agree with. Your choice should not make her sad on her best day.
5. Show your Best Asset
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Remember less is more. Keep in mind that you must consider a good fit for your body and your look. Find a dress that looks appropriate for the bride’s mother, but also something that accentuates your beauty as well.
The 5 Don’ts for the Mother of Brides: Dress Shopping
Apart from the dos for your daughter’s wedding, there are some things that you need to steer away from. Wondering what these things are? Here is a list:
1. Being a Cheapskate
You should remember to be generous with the dress. Although most mothers like to shop in an affordable price range, that usually comes with the price of not looking good. As it is your daughter’s big day, you should try to look the best, which means loosen the purse a bit!
2. Choosing the Wrong Dress
We have all been in a position where we like something and it just does not go well with our look and style. As the mother of the bride, you should consider getting some help if you think you aren’t a good judge of what looks best on you.
Additionally, you should remember that getting the dress fitted for you, especially, would also help you avoid the issue.
3. Buying something that looks good but lacks mobility
A lot of mothers feel that a dress that looks perfect is the answer to all their worries. However, while choosing a dress for your daughter’s wedding, you should consider looking for a dress that allows you to move around easily.
A dress that looks perfect, is not necessarily the best fit.
4. Wrong Accessories
As the mother of the bride, you must remember to accessorize well. Wearing something that outshines your daughter may become a problem for you and your daughter. Even if you feel that certain styles are a bit mellow for you, remember to keep your daughter’s attire in mind.
A simple sapphire or diamond set can do the trick for you. If you are not fond of gems, go with pearl or platinum.
5. Not getting your Hair Done
You should remember that the entire look of your dress makes sense when you have the right hair-do. Since you’d probably hire a professional to handle the makeup and hair for everyone involved in the wedding, you should get some help from them for your hair too.
Despite everything, you should consider looking at what looks best on you. Trust your gut with your hair and makeup.
With that said, you should remember that your experience with dress shopping would not be perfect. However, it is not necessary to have a good experience right away, you should keep your eyes on the prize!
Get professional help, if you don’t understand exactly what looks best on you. Stay in touch with the groom’s mother as well, to avoid mix ups and to avoid thematic dissimilarity of the dresses.
