It is safe to say that the mother of the bride is usually one of the most proud people in the room. Pride in the fact that the daughter is becoming a married woman today. If you are the mother of the bride you are probably filled with a whole range of different emotions. Along with pleasure you are possibly feeling a bit of nostalgia as well.

You'll probably have to try to put some of these feelings aside. You are going to be counted on to help out with the wedding, and also make sure that everything goes smoothly for your daughter. Certainly this is not meant to scare you; it is just that your daughter will be relying on you to help her on her big day.

Choosing a beautiful dress for you depends on the thoughts of your daughter with regard to her wedding. You must pick a dress that is both eye-catching and at the same time comfy, as you will need to go around the reception area to welcome the guests. You will stand out when you have chosen some gorgeous jewellery whether it is a necklace, bracelet, brooch or corsage that matches your outfit whether it is blue, pink, red, brown, cream, green, purple or navy.

The key to success is to begin the search early and to do some research into the style of dress that you find appealing. The Internet is a valuable resource for this. What ever you choose, get something comfortable and with a good fit so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Points to remember

Colour. Many people feel that mother of the bride dresses should not be white or black. In the first case, of course, it's because white is traditionally the colour reserved for the bride. The second rule stems back to a time when the bride's mother could signal her grief at her daughter's marriage by wearing the colour of mourning.

While such a sign might be thought extreme in today's world, it is still frowned upon in some cultures for the mother of the bride to wear black -- perhaps simply because it might be considered bad luck. These days, however, what's acceptable is often dictated by the style of the wedding and the bride's outfit.

Organise with the mother of the groom. While it's traditional for the mother of the bride to choose her dress first, it's thoughtful as well as prudent to liase with the groom's mother in matters of fashion, style and colour. This will at least stop the risk of both mothers turning up to the wedding in the same outfit!

Complement the dresses of the bride and bridesmaids. As a member of the wedding party, the eyes of the guests will be drawn to your outfit too. Plan well ahead with the bride to settle on an age-appropriate design and colour to compliment her.

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