Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

Hi Ladies - HELP! My mom is 59 and my fiance's mom is 75, slight difference in generation. I want my Mom to wear the gown she wore to my sister's wedding because I am in love with it and she'll never get to wear it again. My problem with my SWEET! (I really mean that) mom is that she won't wear the gown because Mrs. _____ isn't going to wear a gown. I told her it doesn't matter who wears what and that I love the dress and that she looks so beautiful. She wants to buy something less fancy and not a gown. I am extremely upset as my fiance's family has country bumpkin sort of weddings where they don't do the traditional stuff. I don't mind that and my wedding is a friday afternoon, but why should my mom not wear the gown because she feels she shouldn't. UGH! What to do. I did, however, go with my mother-in-law to the mall yesterday and she did pick out some nice skirts below the knee, but prints and stuff. Should I be upset about this or am I being petty. I don't care what she wears, but my mom is my mom and she looks so beautiful in this gown! (Black full skirt and white brocade top with small pearls) I LOOOOVE IT!

I went to visit the Floral Terrace. I really liked the place but was quoted an inflated price by Dana. I was called back by Loula who asked me to come in and gave me a more reasonable price. Now I'm concerned if I should go with them. Does anyone have any experience with them that you could share? How is the food and service?

Good luck on your decision.

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

The most important thing is that your mom is comfortable. If she would be happier in the dress she wore to your sister's wedding, then she should wear it....regardless of what the MoG is wearing. Doesn't tradition dictate that the MoG takes the MoBs lead anyway?

I have a similar situation - although my mom is dead, I do have a special aunt. Her dress is MUCH fancier than the MoG - but it makes her happy and she's going to wear it!

Your mom is too nice : )

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

I have the opposite problem! My mom was originally talking about wearing a pantsuit! Fortunately, my aunt talked her out of it, because it is inappropriate for the type of wedding we are having. Then she wanted a red dress (what's the saying about not outshining the bride?). Anyway, I figured that I would bring my favorite aunt along and have her help my mom choose something "appropriate".

If your mother's are friendly, and you can speak to his mother openly, maybe have his mother call yours and suggest...Or even get outfits to match...

Your mom is too nice : )

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

KATE - MY MOTHER FELT THE SAME WAY AND WAS WORRIED THAT PEOPLE MIGHT TALK THAT SHE WAS TOO DRESSED. SHE IS THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE AND SHOULD SHINE!!

Do grooms-to-be go to bridal showers these days, or is it still a "Ladies" thing???

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

You are all right. I just don't know how to convince her of that. She won't listen to me.

Try klinefelds in Brooklyn. They have an awsome selection. 718 765 8500 Good Luch

Estelles is another suggestion, although they are hit-and miss.

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

You are all right. I just don't know how to convince her of that. She won't listen to me. She puts everyone else ahead of herself.

Try klinefelds in Brooklyn. They have an awsome selection. 718 765 8500 Good Luch

Estelles is another suggestion, although they are hit-and miss.

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

Maybe she can cut the length down so its less formal? Ultimately, if your mother feels uncomfortable..it could ruin her evening! Make sure your not pushing her into something she really doesnt want to do!

I asked Tiffany @ the Milleridge and she told me that the assignments are done the week of...then she meets with them to review the program for the affair (i'll be meeting w/her prior)

I'd imagine you could submit a request if you have someone you've dealt w/before.... seems reasonable to me! : )

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

for my wedding my mother wanted a ball gown and the gown was breathtaken.. i cried when she tried it on, but my mother in law didn;t seem to want to get that fancy even though it was a black tie affair.. the point is that my mother felt that she wanted to shine b/c she is the mother of the bride and the gown was stunning and my mother in law was happy with her selection, which was nice but too dressy but that was what they both were comfortable in...
:)

Thanks for your help.

Mothers''' Dress Dilemna

Hi Cathy: I gave up on this matter with my Mom and Mother-in-law. I told my Mom that in the end, my mother-in-law will be dressed up fancy and then my mom will be stuck looking less dressy.

Usually the receiving line is at back of church, as guests leave. It depends how much time you have between ceremony and reception. Our ceremony is at our reception site, with cocktail hour immediatley after ceremony so we will not do a receiving line. Another reason I want to be able to mingle in and greet my guests at this time.

How's it going hun?? I know we are in the straight-away now :)