making shopping with kids fun

making shopping with kids fun

How To Choose A Mother-Of-The-Bride Dress

by Grace Wallace

As the mother of the bride, you want to look your best on your daughter's big day. However, you don't want to overshadow the bride, nor do you want to look underdressed for the event. Picking the right mother-of-the-bride dress can sound daunting and difficult, but not if you play your cards right and know what to look for in a dress.

Here is a guide to help you make the most of your situation and to help you choose the right dress. When you have a great mother-of-the-bride dress, you feel beautiful on your daughter's wedding day without feeling like you have overdone it.

Color themes

First, ask your daughter what color she wants your dress to be. If she has no real opinion on the matter, then you can follow the color trends of the wedding or reception venue to help guide you. Above all else, do not choose a mother-of-the-bride dress in white or cream, unless specifically requested by the bride.

Mother of the groom style

If you want, consult with the mother of the groom to see what she is intending on wearing to the wedding. Depending on the personal preferences of the bride and groom, you'll either want to choose a dress that is similar in cut, color, or style as her dress, or you will want to choose something entirely different. Either way, you want to know what the mother of the groom is wearing so you don't accidentally end up in the exact same dress.

The venue

Is it an outside wedding? An indoor wedding? What type of venue are you going to be in? This will determine what the overall style of your dress should be, which can help narrow down your choices overall. If the bride has no specific ideas as to how you should dress on her big day, then using the venue can help you decide on short or long sleeves, dress length, material, and other features.

The bridesmaids

What type of dresses are the bridesmaids wearing to the wedding? You want to follow suit to a degree so you can match the flow of the wedding. For example, if they are wearing lace or a certain color or have a length of dress in common, you want to choose something along the same lines. Of course, your own personal taste comes into play as well for choosing a mother-of-the-bride dress.


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making shopping with kids fun

The minute that my doctor told me that I was going to have a little girl, I got so excited. I pictured myself out shopping with my daughter for clothes, shoes, purses and all of the accessories that we need to complete each and every outfit. My daughter has recently turned ten, and we have enjoyed shopping together from the start. Now that she is getting older, we get to have even more fun looking for the perfect outfits for school and some special occasions. If you have a son or daughter that loves to shop, this blog will give you tips for making your shopping adventures fun and productive.