Mother of bride dresses

Although weddings have traditionally been hosted by the bride’s family, it is becoming increasingly common for the groom’s family to take on some of the key responsibilities.

Here are the major mother of the groom duties you may ask your future mother-in-law to perform:

As soon as possible after you announce your engagement your fianc?e’s mother should write a note to your parents, or give them a call to express her happiness at the news and invite them over for dinner or drinks. There will no doubt be some initial discussions at this meeting about who will be paying for what so parents should be prepared to start negotiations.

The mother of the groom should ask you how many people she will be able to invite from the groom’s family and her friends, and then draw up a guest list indicating those that should ideally be invited to the whole event and those that might just be invited to an evening reception. (more…)

While most brides understandably want to look spectacular on their wedding day, this does not preclude the closest family members from making a tasteful fashion statement as well. As special as weddings can be, it may be only fitting to choose an outfit that compliments every aspect of the event, including you. Witnessing your son getting married is likely to be a happy and memorable occasion, and thoughtfully selecting a mother of the groom dress can be a meaningful way to express your feelings. Mothers on both sides of the wedding party often play visible, supportive, and important roles, so mother of the groom dresses should not be relegated to being nondescript.

In keeping with consumer demand, many designers and retail outlets offer mother of the groom dresses inspired by the varied and evolving preferences of their clientele. Many brides and grooms are choosing to move slightly away from being strictly traditional and infuse their personalities into their wedding attire, and the same is also true in terms of choosing mother of the groom dresses. Simply being the mother of a grown child no longer means assuming a staid or matronly posture at their wedding ceremony. Your mother of groom dress can accentuate your best features without overshadowing the main attractions. (more…)

Your little boy is all grown up and is getting married. Now you’re not just mom, you’re the Mother of the Groom. There’s a traditional saying about what the mother of the groom is supposed to do – Show Up, Shut Up and Wear Beige. But is that still true in this day and age? Here’s a guide to the duties of the mother of the groom, along with ideas on what to wear.

While customs vary from region to region and even from family to family, these are generally the things expected of the mother of the groom (and often the father of the groom as well):

* Plan and host the rehearsal dinner
* Pay for the items below and offer any other financial assistance that you can reasonably offer without overtaxing yourself
* Draw up the guest list for the groom’s side, after finding out how many guests you are allowed to invite (more…)