Great Mother of The Groom Dresses

Great news. Your son is getting married! It's all very exciting but what kind of mother of the groom dress should you get? There's no need to panic, you got him this far in his life, you won't let him down on his wedding day.

First things first: the mother of the groom is not in competition with the mother of the bride. or anyone else at the wedding for that matter. A wedding is a union of two families, it's a happy occasion, not something to dread. You know the old saying: you're not losing a son, you are gaining a daughter.

Having said that, what you wear on your son's wedding day will be remembered forever, not only by you but by your son. When he looks at his wedding photographs in 10 or 20 years, you want him to look at you with pride.

It's always a good idea to discuss the wedding clothes with your future daughter-in-law just to make sure that you're both on the same wavelength. Start by asking her about the kind of wedding dress she intends to wear and also ask her how the bridesmaids will be dressed. This will let you know how formal or informal the wedding is going to be and will also make sure that you don't clash with the style or colors worn by the other members of the wedding party.

Another thing that's important, of course, is what will HER mother be wearing? If you think you're worried, just think how the mother of the bride feels. She's really going to be under stress so make sure you don't turn up in the same outfit as the one she's chosen.

Whatever you do, don't upstage the bride on her wedding day. That would be an unforgivable breach of etiquette. Speaking of etiquette, as a general rule it's considered good manners to let the bride be the only woman dressed in white. Your dress should be both elegant and maternal. Don't try to outdo the bride or the bridesmaids, not even if the mother of the bride intends to!

It's a good idea when choosing something as important as a dress for the mother of the groom to have someone along with you for advice and support. Take a friend or a member of your family if you wish. Remember that the biggest compliment you can pay the bride is to ask her to accompany you when shopping for your dress, but don't do so if it would upset your own daughter. It's a difficult balancing act but you can handle it.

Don't forget to ask your son for his opinion. They say that men don't notice these things but your son will remember how you dressed until the day he dies. Don't make him cringe at the thought!

It's important that you choose a dress to suit you and not one that suits somebody else. After all, you're the one who has to wear it. Don't leave the shoes as an afterthought. At the outset, plan the budget for the whole ensemble. Will you wear a hat, for example?

Now, let's be honest about this. Most women become very optimistic when buying a new dress and mothers of the groom are no exception. If you normally need a plus size dress then buy a plus size dress. Don't buy something slightly smaller in the hope that you can lose a little weight by the wedding.

No crash dieting in hope for you, girl, it only leads to disappointment. You're going to be under enough stress in the next few months without adding to it. Get a dress that fits you, it's easier to have it taken in than to have it let out.

You can't go wrong with classic styles which are usually suitable for any occasion and, what's more, you may even get the chance to wear it to another formal occasion in the future. The great thing about the classics is that they never go out of fashion.

It's also important when selecting your mother of the groom dress that you choose a dress that's suitable for the season. Whether the dress is for spring, summer, fall or winter, get one that's right for the time of year. Find out if the wedding will be held outdoors or indoors and whether it's going to be formal or informal. You may want to consider buying a light jacket that goes well with your dress just in case it gets a little cool on the day or someone turns the air-conditioning all the way up!

Before making the final decision about which dress you will wear to your son's wedding, ask yourself how you intend to get there. Long, formal dresses are best worn when traveling by limousine rather than by bus or even taxicab.

As mother of the groom, you are an important figure in the wedding party and everyone will take notice of your appearance so it's important to look your very best. You can't look your best if you don't feel confident so, when you've made your decision, stick with it. Now, just relax and enjoy yourself, it's a great day. Give my very best to the happy couple!