It’s a special occasion when your son gets married, and for the Mother of the Groom, an event that calls for the perfect Mother of the Groom dress. A dress that shows off both your elegance and your devotion for your son. Unfortunately, when it comes to finding Mother of the Groom dresses, most people don’t find any initial success. Because, in the media, the Mother of the Groom has been ignored. There are dozens of ads, magazines, and shops that cater to the Mother of the Bride, with tons of ideas for dresses. Don’t let that stop you. When you start your search, just follow these 4 simple steps to find the perfect dress for the occasion. (more…)
Selecting a Mother of the Groom Dress
Trying to pick out a mother of the groom dress? Usually, the bride selects hers first and then her gown sets the bar for others to follow. The idea is that all the dresses across the wedding party will create an overall theme and complement each another in level of formality, color, and style.
Usually, the next in line to make a selection is the mother of the bride. The usual path she’ll follow is to select a style that matches the theme the bride has set, but allowing herself a little leeway to make it her own . Whatever precedent the bride has set in terms of cut, color, and length next sets the tone for the mother of the groom, with a few caveats… (more…)
Mother of the Groom | Responsibilities
Your son is headed for a big shift in his life, where his main focus and role now shifts from dutiful son to loving husband. Sure, you will be a little bit emotional about this new situation, but he’ll always be your son, and, he needs you to assume a special role in his wedding. The man that used to be your little boy is all grown up and he’s getting married. Now you’re not just a regular “mother”, you’re the Mother of the Groom. A traditional saying used to exist that summed up the “old style” view about about what the mother of the groom’s responsibilities were: “Show Up, Shut Up and Wear Beige.” No worries, though, as that’s no longer true. You’ll have plenty to do. Here’s our guide to the responsibilities of the mother of the groom: (more…)
An example of what NOT to do as a future mother in law!
Carolyn Bourne, and her husband Edward
A recent controversial story of the UK highlights the kind of mother-in-law you DO NOT want to be. A budding mother-of-the-groom in England sent an extremely scathing letter to her son’s future bride, not knowing that her excessively harsh lecture would be posted on the internet, and eventually, become quite popular as the quintessential example of how NOT to act. (more…)
