Choosing the Perfect Dress
Finding the perfect mother of brides dress is predicated on many different factors. It’s illogical to say that one dress is perfect for every mother out there as there are so many variables to factor in. What is the mother’s preferred style? What complements the bridal gown and the bride’s maids? What is the budget? As this is a beach wedding, it is also preferable to find a medium to short length gown. Outdoor weddings always come with the possibility of the dress getting dirty and a long gown would only take a few moments to ruin in the sand.
Complementing the Wedding
Complementing the bride and the theme of the wedding should be priority number one. This should go without saying as it is the bride’s day more than anyone else in the wedding party. It is important to choose a dress that she will like just as much as you do, as well as find a dress that does not take the attention away from her. Animal print should be kept at arm’s length because it distracts, and often changes the mood from sweet and romantic to fun and flirty.
A Dress with a Style
On the other hand, while it is important for your daughter to love your gown, it is important that you love it too. Wearing a gown that you hate on the most important day of your daughter’s life is a regrettable mistake that some mothers make to please their daughters. Before choosing your dress, think of the type of dress you would like to wear. Are you the classic sort of woman? A long-sleeved dress with lace sleeves and a V-neckline might suit your tastes. Or perhaps a sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps and a formal matching jacket to cover your shoulders would be more suitable. For the youthful mothers, a short dress of chiffon fabric with a sweetheart neckline would flatter without being distracting. The use of sequins and beads is a good way to accent your best features.
Weather and Environment at a Beach Wedding
As mentioned before, for a beach wedding the length of the dress is very important. It is also important to consider weather. Most beach weddings take place in the open air. In the unfortunate event that it rains in the middle of the ceremony, you might want to consider buying a dress made in a fabric that will not be ruined by the rain. Dry-cleaning will help to cure most of the damage, however it cannot shield the embarrassment of having see-through fabric after being rained on. It might also be a good idea to find a parasol that matches your dress to prevent rain or sand swept up by the wind from ruining the dress or your hair.
Mirroring the Groom’s Mother
In some families, it is tradition for the mother of the bride’s gown to mirror that of the groom’s mother. For example, the dress both have sweetheart necklines or quarter-sleeves. This is not a stead-fast rule, but it is something to consider while purchasing your dress.
How to Choose
With all of the different variables, choosing the perfect dress can seem overwhelming. Remembering the key elements such as the setting of the dress, the purpose of it, and the style of the wedding is crucial to deciding upon exactly what to wear.
