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admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:04:08 +0000

mother of the bride dresses

help me find a mother of the bride dress?

i know i've asked before, but didn't have luck.
i bought a dress that i do not like. i'll have to sell it, but in the meantime i am looking for something dynamic. i love designer dresses but you can't buy them online and the bridal shops do not have them! and i don't have another 6 months - i have 2 months!
no strapless, halter is ok. i like greens and blues..what i find is either for my mother or a hooker! please help if you have ideas..

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Stunning Mother of the Bride Dresses

The bride is naturally the center of attention on the wedding day, but the mother of the bride often finds herself in the spotlight during the ceremony. That’s why it’s so important to take the time to find truly stunning mother of the bride dresses. Before shopping for mother of the bride dresses, look over these helpful tips.

Mother of the Bride Dress Guidelines

It goes without saying that the mother of bride should never wear white, unless that is the express wish of bride. Her dress should also never try to imitate the cut or style of the bride’s dress. Nor should her dress try to draw attention away from the bride.

Mother of the bride dresses should follow the theme of the wedding and convey a feminine buy stately style. Her jewelry and accessories should match her outfit but also blend in with the overall theme of the bride and her attendants. Keeping these few guidelines in mind, the mother of the bride is free to choose appropriate colors and styles that she likes.

Traditionally, the bride’s mother chose her dress before the groom’s mother. But today, many families don’t follow formal wedding traditions. It is quite common for both mothers to choose their outfits together.

While mother of the bride dresses should be age appropriate, they shouldn’t downplay her natural beauty. If her dress is dowdy and matronly, it won’t reflect well on her daughter. The mother of the bride can dress stylishly and tastefully without compromising her personality.

Fresh Ideas for Mother of the Bride Dresses

Not that long ago, dresses suited for mothers of the bride were not nearly as stylish and flattering as they are today. Mothers are no longer expected to be in the background on the wedding day. Today’s styles are chic and cater to a vast cross section of mothers. For this, we can thank designers who understand that the bride’s mother needs to look as or more stunning than the bridesmaids do, yet in a stylish and age appropriate way.

For example, conventional mother of the bride dresses were not strapless or off the shoulder. But depending on body shape and comfort levels, this is perfectly acceptable today. The mother of the bride can always use a shawl or wrap for a bit more coverage and formality during the ceremony.

Mother of the Bride Dress Colors and Styles

The bride’s mother should be careful to keep the balance between fashion trends, glamour and color. Wearing a color that will draw too much attention is not suitable, however wearing a color that complements the mother of the bride’s skin tone while blending in with the wedding theme is perfect.

Unless otherwise specified by the bride, there are certain colors that should be avoided, like cream, white and black for instance. If these colors are incorporated, it’s best for them to take the form of a tasteful floral print or classic stripe.

The bride’s mother should be focused on elegance and style. So she needs to carefully evaluate her body shape and personal preferences before deciding which cut is best for her. There are cuts and styles that can enhance her best features while drawing attention away from other areas to make her feel confident and comfortable.

It is also prudent to remember that the bride’s mother is very busy on the wedding day. With this in mind, her outfit should be easy to move around in and be able to withstand the wear and tear of the day. Maintaining balance between fashion, comfort and style is crucial is she wants to look stunning from start to finish.

Current Mother of the Bride Trends

Today’s fashion caters to individual body shape, taste and style. The trends today lean toward custom sleeves, hemlines and other small details. A dress that’s personalized to fit her individual shape will be most flattering on a mother of the bride. Of course, the dress needs to be age appropriate. Necklines that plunge too deeply, for example, should be avoided.

Considering the Bride

Whichever outfit the mother of the bride has her eye on, it should pass approval with her daughter. As can be expected on the wedding day, the bride’s mother will receive a lot of attention, so she must choose her dress carefully and keep in mind her daughter’s tastes and preferences. The dress should be stylish and comfortable enough to stay pristine from the ceremony to the reception. One way to accomplish this is to choose a dress that is simple and classic, but fashionable. By choosing the right colors, styles and shapes, your mother of the bride dress will do you and your daughter justice on the big day.

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Sandy Darson is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and fashion, often focusing on a specific item such as Mother of the Bride dresses.

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admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:52:20 +0000

mother of the bride gown

Is it ok for a guest to wear a cream-colored dress to a wedding?

I know you're not supposed to wear white, because of the
bride, but I'm going to a wedding this summer, and what if the
bride is wearing an ivory dress, not white? Should I ask the
mother of the bride if the wedding gown is white or ivory? I found a dress I'd love to wear, it's cream-colored with brown polka-dots which are bigger than a pencil eraser, but smaller than a dime, so it's not a solid color.

I really don't think that anyone is likely to mistake a cream coloured dress with brown polka-dots for a bridal gown! If you like it, go for it!

Think about it... do men ever worry about whether or not their suit looks too much like the groom's?

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Fashion: Mother of The Bride Style

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Crinkled organza drapes elegantly over the sweetheart bodice of this stunning gown from Issue New York. This formal dress is finished with an empire waist, back zipper closure and a touch of comfortable spandex.

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Horrors to Avoid in Mother of the Bride Dresses

Much thought has been given to the bride's and bridesmaids' gowns and dresses during the wedding planning, which can cause the selection of mother of the bride dresses to be, well, an afterthought. Horror of horrors, this ought not to be!

Why? Well, because the mother of the bride will also be in the pictures and the videos and you can't allow her to look dowdy, disastrous and disgusting, that's why. With that being said, here are horrors to avoid in mother of the bride dresses.

H - Hugs like a Second Skin

Sure, you don't like your mother to look matronly but you don't want her to look like she could spill her oxygen-deprived internal organs all over the church at any moment either. Don't forget, too, that many ripping accidents have happened at weddings, which you definitely will not want to happen to your mother.

O - Open to Speculation

Remember the mother of the bride dresses that competed for the title of the world's airiest dress? Yes, stay away from the light, er, from them! Not only do they threaten to expose delicate body parts that must be hidden from view in a solemn wedding ceremony but it simply will not do for guests to speculate on what body parts will indeed make a run for it. It's your wedding day, not your mother's humiliation day.

R- Rigid to the Bone

Sure, rigid corsets can shape the body of a mature woman with extra poundage. However, you need to remember that your mother needs to breathe, needs to move, and needs to eat at your wedding. Besides, it's the 21st century, not the 16th century with its fondness for stiff corsets! Instead, look for mother of the bride dresses that will flatter the figure but provide comfort for hours on end.

R- Rich Details

Nowadays, the design emphasis is on simple elegance. As such, your initial selection needs to adhere to this fashion dictum. Avoid unnecessarily rich details like ribbons and bows, heavy embroidery and glittering sequins, appliqués and cutouts. If you don't want to inflict such pain on your bridesmaids, why would you inflict it on your mother?

O - Outrageous Designs

Admittedly, having an avant-garde mother has its merits. But unless your wedding veers towards unorthodox themes, it's best to stick to fashionable-for-her-age designs that are classic, stylish and elegant. Besides, she might want to use the mother of bride dresses in other occasions, with some alterations, so it's good advice to stick to the mainstream designs.

R - Retro

On the other side of the fence are retro-inspired mother of the bride dresses. Again, unless you have a retro wedding, try to find something that will complement the general theme of the wedding, which nowadays often means contemporary. If you really want to inject retro, well, at least try to keep it to a minimum.

S- Slinky

There must be enough cloth on this Earth to cover up body areas like the thighs and legs, chest and arms, back and buttocks of the women in your wedding entourage. So, why is it that your mother must sashay down the aisle in a dress that screams "Cloth Scarcity"? No reason at all!

The message is basically try not to embarrass your mother and yourself, stick to the wedding theme, and be mindful of the sensibilities of your wedding guests.

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admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:04:30 +0000

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Translate to Spanish, simple words?

My friend needs these words translated for her dress website.. can anyone help out. thanks

words:
wedding gowns
prom dress
mother of the bride
tiaras
veil
bras
accessories
toasting glass
flower girl baskets
accessories sets
cake serving set
garters
ring bear pillows
guest books
cake tops
slips
gloves
boys tuxes
flower girls
fur wrap
fur stole

palabras:
vestidos de boda
vestido de baile
madre de la novia
tiaras
velo
bras
accesorios
tostado de vidrio
cestas de flores chica
accesorios juegos
pastel de conjunto que actúa
ligas
anillo llevar almohadas
libros de visitas
pastel de tapas
se desliza
guantes
niños tuxes
flor de las niñas
pieles de recapitulación
pieles robó

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Coordinating Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom Dresses

There are many wonderful things that you can do for your wedding that will show a beautiful and cohesive sense of coordination within your entire wedding and bridal party. As a bride, you can plan for many aspects of your wedding to match, and look great together. Planning a wedding can be a brilliant way to stretch your creativity, your organization, and your flirty and fun sense of style. With endless options to work with when planning a wedding from dress options to favors and gifts for your bridal party, you are about to embark one an extremely exciting process!

When planning a cohesive wedding it is important to make sure that everything and everyone matches the core primary colors you have chosen for your wedding theme. For most weddings, the bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl and ring bearer are all taken care of first, ensuring that their dresses and tuxedos are stunning and matching, and that everyone walking down the aisle look great together. However, the mother of the bride and mother of the groom are two very important women that are sometimes left behind while the bride is focused on the main components of her wedding party.

The father of the bride and the father of the groom are most of the time both wearing suits that match those of the groomsmen. Therefore, dressing them is easy! The mother of the bride and groom, however, are going to need to wear something as special as they are. Many brides overlook this opportunity to also have these two very important women also match with their wedding party.

If you are a bride that would like to have as many aspects of your wedding match, a great way to make sure that your day is entirely perfect, and that your pictures are elegant, is to have matching dresses for the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom. This is something that you can accomplish easily, usually with only one shopping trip.

There are several things to think about when you are looking for matching mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses. First, you want to think about the color scheme. Many brides are very particular about what colors they want to use on their special day, and this can include the way that their parents are dressed. Therefore, many brides will choose colors for their mothers that are derivations of the colors that the bridesmaids are wearing. A lighter or darker shade, for example, can make sure that the mothers stand out while also matching the wedding party in certain aspects. It is important, however, that you do not put your mothers in a white or off white color, and to be weary when it comes to dressing them in black. You should only use black for a very formal evening wedding, of if one of your wedding colors is black. Otherwise, try to stick to the same general color scheme as the rest of the wedding party to get complete cohesion.

Another aspect of the mother of the bride and groom dresses to think about is the style of gown. When picking out dresses, you want to take the age of your mothers into consideration, and make sure that they are comfortable in the dress they are wearing. Even though you might think it would look nice to have them in the same style of dress as your bridesmaids, you want to be sure that they are comfortable in wearing that type of dress. Your mothers, who are probably much older than your bridesmaids, might not feel comfortable wearing a dress like a chiffon strapless a line with a pleated bust and ruched waist. Also, try to keep their own general wardrobe selection in mind as well, and make sure their input is taken into consideration when choosing a dress.

You have many choices when it comes to getting dresses for those oh so important women in your life. You can either go to a retail store or online inventory to find them. If the two women have opposite taste and cannot agree on the same gown, try getting them a dress that is the same color with slight alterations. For example, if the mother of the groom does not want to wear strapless but the mother of the bride feels comfortable in it, get them the same colored dress and have the mother of the groom wear an adorable chiffon jacket over her shoulders.

It is important for your mothers to look nice, but it is also important that you allow them to be comfortable, happy, and enjoy the day just as much as you do. When shopping for your mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses, consider asking them for their input as well!

About the Author

Suzanne Bradley is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, often focusing on a specific aspect of weddings such as Mother of the bride dresses.

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