Mother of the Bride Dress Shopping Tips from A Mother of the Bride

Well hello there, fellow mothers of the bride! I’m here to talk about one of the most exciting (and slightly terrifying) parts of wedding planning: mother of the bride dress shopping.

Now, I don’t know about you, but as a 55-year-old woman, I’ve been to my fair share of weddings. But being the mother of the bride? That’s a whole new ballgame. It’s like suddenly being thrust into the spotlight, and you want to look your best without upstaging your daughter (although let’s be honest, she’s always going to be the star of the show).

So, where do we begin? First things first, let’s talk about the stores. There are so many options out there, from department stores to boutique shops to online retailers. And don’t even get me started on the salespeople. Some are helpful, some are pushy, and some make you feel like you’re auditioning for a role on Real Housewives. It’s all part of the experience, I suppose.

Next up, let’s talk about the dress itself. As the mother of the bride, you want to look elegant and sophisticated, but also comfortable enough to dance the night away (because let’s be honest, the dance floor is where it’s at). And if you’re like me, you want to hide any areas that you’re not exactly thrilled about. Hey, we’re all human.

But here’s the thing: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to finding the perfect mother of the bride dress. It’s all about what makes you feel confident and beautiful. Whether you prefer long or short, form-fitting or flowy, bright colors or neutrals, there’s a dress out there for you.

And let’s not forget about the accessories. Shoes, jewelry, a clutch – it all plays a part in completing the look. Just don’t be that mother of the bride who shows up wearing a tiara. Unless you’re a real-life queen, leave the tiaras to the flower girls.

Now, let’s talk about the emotional side of mother of the bride dress shopping. It can be bittersweet, seeing your baby girl all grown up and getting married. You might even shed a tear or two in the dressing room. But it’s also a chance to bond with your daughter, to make memories that will last a lifetime.

And if you’re lucky, you might even find a dress that you’ll want to wear again and again. I mean, who says you can only wear a mother of the bride dress once? I plan on wearing mine to the grocery store, the post office, and any other place where I want to feel like a million bucks.

Mother of the bride dress shopping is an adventure. It’s a chance to try on all sorts of dresses and accessories, to laugh and bond with your daughter, and to feel like a queen for a day. So embrace the experience, have fun with it, and remember that no matter what you wear, you’ll always be the most important woman in your daughter’s life.