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Party Planning Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Own Party

| Article, Party Planning | February 23, 2012

Party Planning Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Own Party

Many people don’t throw parties simply because they don’t want to do a ton of work and then end up missing all of the fun because they are stuck in the kitchen or running around the house doing last minute necessary things. However, this doesn’t have to be the way it is! You can throw and party and enjoy it at the same time. The trick to hosting a party where you can enjoy yourself is called organization. If you are organized then you can run your party without it running you ragged.

If you can keep your eye on the prize, having fun at your own party, then you can organize it in a way where you actually can enjoy your own party right along with your guests.

As I said previously, the key to the host enjoying their own party is organization. If you take the time to get organized before the event, then you can enjoy your party. Here are some tips to help you out.

Party Planning Tip – Make a master list of everything you need to do and purchase for your party. From this list you can easily create a timeline which allows for time to clean, de-clutter your home, shop for food and decorations, decorate, and cook.

Party Planning Tip – Decide if you will be making your own food or buying it prepared. Some things, like veggie trays, meat trays, and even cakes can be purchased inexpensively from stores like Costco for about what you could make them for. Decide early in the process if you will be making your food or buying it ready made to save time. Look at the actual costs as well as your time when you are making the decision.

Party Planning Tip – Take advantage of anyone’s offer to bring something for the party. Having many people bringing just one simple dish to share can save you a ton of time and energy. If your party will be all good friends and family you can even suggest they bring something with them if they have a signature dish that everyone in attendance just loves.

Party Planning Tip – Shop as far ahead of time as possible for non-perishable items. Save your last day shopping for such things as fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and pastries or breads from the bakery.

Party Planning Tip – If you do not have table linens, but don’t want to use the paper ones, sheets work very well as alternatives. Also, make sure to place some felt or other heavy material under your table linens so your tables will not be damaged by heat or moisture.

Party Planning Tip – If you hate to clean your house, or your party is approaching and you are running out of time, arrange to have your home professionally cleaned the day before your party. In addition walk around your home and remove any unnecessary clutter from shelves and other surfaces.

Party Planning Tip – Let your spouse and children help you prepare for the party. Assign each a task and then simply make sure that it was completed. Remember that your guests are not coming over to inspect your home, they are coming over to enjoy your company.

Party Planning Tip – If you have a pet, make sure that you have plans for how to handle their needs during your party. For a cat, you may wish to close a door to their favorite room and allow them to stay away from your guests.

Once the big day of your party arrives, if you find yourself running around and not enjoying yourself, start delegating out tasks to people who ask if they can help you, or to your spouse or children – don’t try to do everything yourself!

As you can see, the key to an enjoyable party is to organize, do the best you can, and then let others help you when they ask. Follow these simple tips and you will have a great party that even you as the host can enjoy.

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Party Planning Tips for Hosting a Potluck Party

| Article, Party Planning, Theme Parties | February 12, 2012

Party Planning Tips for Hosting a Potluck Party

The words “potluck party” probably conger up visions of your grandma or the old ladies from church having a party; however, in today’s busy times having a potluck can be a great way to get together with friends without anyone having to do too much of the work themselves.

Just as you are busy each day dealing with getting the kids to school, going to work, shopping, running errands, taking the kids to their own activities, so are most of your friends and family. But, if you want to get together and enjoy each other’s company for a day or evening, having a potluck party might be just the answer. A potluck allows the work of the party to be spread amongst many guests and a get together is much easier to plan this way.
However, to have a successful potluck, you need to do a bit of pre-planning upfront to ensure that not all of your guests all bring the same food, or the same type of food, to the party. While your guests might have no idea what they will bring, try giving each of them a category and ask that they choose something. Even going with random suggestions of drinks, main course, desert, or salad can help to ensure that you have enough variety in your foods so that everyone can enjoy their meal.

In addition to the course suggestions, there are a few other things which can make your party go much more smoothly. They are:
1. Ask all of your guests to prepare their dishes in advance and bring them in need of nothing more than a simple reheat in your microwave or oven.
2. Ask all of your guests to bring their dishes in containers which are easy to handle and will fit within the table space you have.
3. If you will be having a lot of people for your potluck, remind your guests that they do not have to feed everyone there, a normal family or 4 or 6 meal-sized portion of their food will be plenty. Most people will only take a small amount of the choices to be able to sample everything they want without being over-full.
4. Let your guests know that any simple dish is fine. Many people love to try other people’s family recipes and these work nicely for a potluck party.
As the potluck host, you will want to set up the table for all of the food. This should include both linen as well as potholders for your guests to set their hot dishes on. In addition you will want to have some extra serving platters, bowls, baskets, and serving utensils available as not everyone will come with their dish ready to be served.

One important thing which you do not want to forget is the beverages. You can either provide these as the host, you can ask everyone to bring their own, or you can have one person who will only be bringing the drinks.

In addition to the above, as the host of the potluck you get to choose what you will bring to the party. If you are hosting a large party, simply providing the location, plates, and silverware, should suffice. However, if you are having a smaller get together, then you will want to provide a dish as well. Many times the host will provide the main course, such as a turkey or roast, and ask the guests to bring along other foods such as salads and desserts.

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Mission Possible – Spy Birthday Party

| Article, Birthday Party, Party Planning, Theme Parties | February 11, 2012

Mission Possible – Spy Birthday Party

For the little spy master or mistress in your life the idea of a spy themed birthday may be the absolute best gift you could give. It is an even better gift if you take the time to carefully plan an evening and event that every guest, especially your child will remember for a long time to come. There are many great themes upon which you can expand and build your Master Spy party for girls or guys and make it the most talked about birthday party of the birthday party season.

Begin by establishing a particular theme or plot for the party. Are you going to make the party a mission based party where there is an objective or are you going to set up a spy training camp? Either makes for excellent themes but really must be decided in advance. If you are going with the objective you need to have an objective that is challenging but not too terribly difficult. You could set up a scavenger hunt sort of objective where each item lends a clue to the next item and a riddle to solve to get there and the first team to the final objective wins spiffy new goodies for their bags of spy tricks.

For the training camp you can have a little more creative fun. You can set up an optical course and play memory games. You can have coded messages that each guest must decipher as one of the activities. You can incorporate this into a mission later in the festivities or leave it as a separate activity or use it both times with a different cipher for each message to make things a little more interesting.

Goody bags for a party with this theme can be a ton of fun. You can put in a mini camera, binoculars, sunglasses, water guns, notepads and pens (for deciphering codes of course), and an ID badge for each with a photo slot in which you will put their photos before they leave. This is a party that can be a lot of fun without breaking the budget. Decorations should be what you would expect in a spy headquarters or training academy. Most of us can draw them or print them from online. Some excellent examples would be targets for target practice, code ciphers, a briefcase or two, folders with “Top Secret” stamped on them, and a few building schematics tacked onto a bulletin board for an authentic feeling.

Food for a party like this doesn’t have to be elaborate. Kids love pizza so pizza and pop are excellent choices with cake and ice cream to follow. If pizza isn’t your thing think kid friendly with easy clean up when planning the menu. If you want to be really cruel you can make the mission about finding the stash of presents (you will have to hide all the presents as they arrive however in order to make this work) but it is a fun game to play and the idea of a spy mission birthday party is often appealing to both girls and boys.

When planning your spy themed birthday party be sure to make it fun and challenging but not over the heads of the age group for which you are planning. You want everyone to leave happy and to have had a lot of fun. Most importantly you want your birthday boy or girl happy so keep his or her wishes in mind and let her add input when planning the party.

 

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Laser Tag Birthday Party

| Article, Birthday Party, Children's Entertainment, Party Planning, Theme Parties | February 11, 2012

Laser Tag Birthday Party
As far as birthday bashes go, laser tag arenas are taking the birthday industry by storm. Gone are the days when only little boys are interested this is a game that anyone, no matter how big or small can have a great time exploring and makes for an interesting and entertaining birthday party idea. If you have a laser tag arena in your neck of the woods it is very well worth checking out as the perfect location for your next birthday party event.

The great thing about most laser tag arenas is that you do not have to sacrifice the idea of a themed birthday party or gathering in order to incorporate the laser tag action into the party. There are plenty of themed parties that work wonderfully right alongside the action packed time that can be spent enjoying life on the laser tag floor.

Now there are plenty of themes you can bring to the laser tag table with you but my personal favorite is that of a spy mission or secret agent. Most arenas will be happy to play along to your party needs if you are booking with them and let them know far enough ahead of time to make the proper preparations (provided they are reasonable and age appropriate of course). Check and see if they may have a few ‘secret agent missions, that they can incorporate into the festivities and make the decorations, cakes, and plates fit with the secret agent theme. You could also have everyone dressed in black from head to foot to pull off the theme even better.

Army men are still fascinating to boys of all ages. Whether the birthday boy in your live is 10 or 25 chances are quite good that he would not turn his bag on the idea of a camouflage birthday cake or dressing in his favorite camo for a rousing game of laser tag. It is quite easy at the moment to find all manner of camouflage plates, napkins, and party favors that will accommodate the army greens and be an excellent addition to the party (I wonder if you hide the cake on camo plates if the calories will still count?).

Kim Possible is all the rage on Disney these days and proves that girls can be spies too. If you have a girl that is interested in laser tag there is really no reason whatsoever that she should not have her birthday celebration at your local laser tag center. Girls definitely like to play with these toys too and might just prove to be superior in battle when all is said and done.

If you are interested in a theme that is out of this world for your laser tag festivities there is no reason not to pursue a space aged them with your laser tag maneuverings. A birthday party is supposed to be fun and you can pretty much do what you want in a venue such as this without the mess and after party clean up. Have fun and choose a theme that the birthday boy or girl will enjoy and appreciate.

When it comes to a laser tag birthday party you need to book early and make sure you have all the information you need when booking in order to insure that you will have the space you need when you want it. Check with policies on cake and/or other outside food as it may vary from one arena to the next. Be sure to check out food offerings there, as many will have a fairly decent selection of snacks for your partiers if that is your preference. The most important thing is that everyone involved has a great time. Sit back and enjoy the party while your guys and girls fight it out in the arena. Of course, if you are really brave you can venture into the fray. You might find a hidden talent and a happy birthday boy or girl.

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A Party Planner’s Guide to the Best 4th of July Celebration Ever

| Article, Party Planning, Theme Parties | February 11, 2012

A Party Planner’s Guide to the Best 4th of July Celebration Ever

If you are looking for something special to do for this year’s 4th of July celebration, throwing an awesome party can be both fun and rewarding for you, your family, and your friends. 

Ever since the first 4th of July celebrations in the late sixteenth century, parades, festivals, feasts, and fun have been the norm.  Today, a celebration usually starts with a party at someone’s home or a local park, and then ends up with watching the community fireworks go off at the local community park. 

If you would like to have a 4th of July party this year, the first thing that you will want to decide on is the location you will have it at and the time your party will start.  While clean-up is much easier if you have your party at a local park, there will be many other families trying to have their celebrations at your local park as well.  For this reason, you might choose to have your party at your home and go to the park later in the evening to watch the fireworks.

You will need to send out invitations to your 4th of July party as soon as you know where it will be held.  Your invitations are the first sign to your guests of what your party may bring.  By either printing or purchasing some theme invitations you can start to set your party’s theme even before the big day.  This will help your invited guests to begin to get excited about attending your event. 

Once you have your initiations you should fill them out by hand, or print them on your computer, and make sure to include your phone number on them.  In addition, if your party will be held outside make sure you let your guests know this so they can bring the appropriate clothing for the event. 

Decorating for your 4th of July party can be one of the most fun parts to the day for you.  With a red, white, and blue patriotic theme you can really go all out with streamers and Balloons.  Your plates, cups, napkins and tablecloths can be red, white, or blue or a nice combination of all of them.  In addition, add some American flags in appropriate areas to show your patriotism.  Hanging a large American flag near your front door or garage is a very appropriate thing to do for the 4th of July. 

The typical menu for a 4th of July celebration is hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, deviled eggs, potato salad, and anything else you might have at a family barbeque.  For desert you can make a wonderful creation using red and blue Jell-o or a simple white cake with red and blue icing. 

No party is ever complete without some music, and the 4th of July is no exception to this.  However, mixed into your regular dance tracks should be some more traditional patriotic American music as well.  Songs such as “America the Beautiful” and “The Stars and Stripes” are meant to be played on the 4th of July and will be enjoyed by all. 

Make sure that during the daytime hours you take some time out to take photos of your guests in places such as in front of the American flag.  These photos can later be printed or e-mailed to your friends and family as mementos of the day.  In addition, they can be shared with loved ones who were not able to attend the event itself. 

A great ending to a 4th of July party is a trip downtown to your local community park to watch the local fireworks.  If your city or town allows it, take some sparklers and safe fireworks with you for the kids to enjoy while you wait for it to be dark enough for the bigger fireworks.

Most important of all is to enjoy your 4th of July celebration and remember that it is about spending time with friends and family as well as the independence of our country.

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How-To Pick The Perfect Destination For Your Wedding

| Article, Wedding | February 11, 2012

How-To Pick The Perfect Destination For Your Wedding

A destination wedding is a wedding that takes place in a location that is not home to either the bride or the groom or their families.  Couples may choose a location that they have always wanted to visit for the location of their destination wedding.  The couple may also opt to have their wedding in the location of their honeymoon so that there honeymoon will start immediately after the wedding.  There are certain advantages and disadvantages to having a destination wedding.  One of the most defining advantages is the ability to have a wedding in a beautiful and exotic location.  Another advantage to a destination wedding is that if you choose to honeymoon in the same location you will first of all already be at your honeymoon location at the conclusion of the wedding and furthermore you will likely receive a discount on your honeymoon stay because you have already had your wedding at the location.  One of the distinct disadvantages of a destination wedding is that the planning process can be difficult and that you are often unable to fully enjoy the planning process.

Another disadvantage to destination weddings is that they are typically not well attended due to the fact that travel is expensive.  A destination wedding can be used as the opportunity to enjoy a long weekend with close friends in a convenient location.  The following are a few tips for turning your destination wedding into a fun-filed extended weekend for your guests.

The location of your wedding can play a key role in the style of your wedding.  Some couples opt for a ceremony at a church followed by a reception at a catering hall while others may wish to hold the ceremony outdoors but have a reception at an indoor location.  Still others choose to hold both the ceremony and the reception at a catering hall.  Whichever option you choose for your wedding it is important to ensure that the location you choose has all of the elements that you were seeking in a wedding location such as ambiance, seating capacity, a dance floor or anything else that you require.

Las Vegas is another popular destination wedding location.  The lure of a Las Vegas wedding is that there is so much to see and do in this city.  Guests can choose to spend their free time gambling, taking in shows or visiting the many famous restaurants in the area.  Guests can also choose to visit some of the extravagant and world famous hotels in the area.

Maximum occupancy is another important consideration when choosing the perfect wedding location.  While you may really like the intimacy that a quaint location that seats only 50 guests affords, this is not a feasible option for a couple who has invited over 300 guests to their wedding.  Likewise a large reception space that is capable of seating 500 people is not a good option for a couple who is planning a small wedding with only a handful of close friends and family members.  It is important to choose a wedding location that is capable of accommodating the number of guests that you have invited without being large enough to accommodate almost twice as many people that you have invited.  Choosing a venue that is either too small or too big is not feasible because a venue that is too small will be cramped and may not fit all of your guests while a venue that is too big will be a waste of money because large spaces often include a minimum number of guest required and you may wind up paying for more guest than you actually have in attendance.

New York City is still another popular destination wedding location.  Guests who travel to a destination wedding in New York City have a variety of activities to choose from while they are vacationing.  Museums, plays, operas and sporting events are just a few of the available activities that guests may choose to partake in.  Besides these activities, New York City also has some of the best people watching available in the world.  The city is literally teeming with interesting characters that delight visitors with their idiosyncrasies.  Additionally there are many nightclubs and restaurants that are definitely worth trying.

Choosing the perfect location for your wedding may seem like an impossible task especially if you live in an area that has a number of options.  Setting strict criteria for evaluating locations can save you a lot of time and effort.  Only visiting venues that meet these criteria will greatly reduce the number of locations that you need to visit.

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How To Word Wedding Invitations

| Article, Wedding | February 11, 2012

How To Word Wedding Invitations

Art, in general, is the appreciation of beauty. It implies order and harmony of parts in a given whole.

Human life does not imply merely physical survival. It is a vocation towards the refinement of the spirit. Hence, the demands of daily life include and derive meaning from the cultivation of those traits that truly reflect man’s innate dignity. In this context, ethics is considered an art. However, there are art forms that are different from those that are considered as ethical

For this reason, certain actions of man must be in proportionate to the ethical standards as dictated by man’s innate dignity. One of which is how we should use words in different functions.

Take fore example the wordings in a wedding invitation. Careful use of words and establishing them correctly is very crucial in wedding invitations. This is because wedding invitation are the first-hand symbol of the wonderful celebration that is about to take place.

Any misused, abused, or unethical choice of words may result to misunderstandings or misinterpretations between and among the guests.

Generally, wedding invitation wording should be clearly established to avoid confusions and misconception. There are instances were words may have several meanings depending on how it is used in a sentence.

Moreover, the wordings must accurately define the details of the wedding like the date, the exact time, and the place where the wedding ceremony will take place. These things should be clearly stated because there are cases wherein most guests directly assume that once they are invited, it means that they are asked to attend to the wedding ceremony and the reception.

However, there are some weddings that the couple would usually invite people just for the reception. In this case, the couple has decided to make the wedding very private and that they only want their immediate relatives present during the ceremony. The guests are asked to attend on the reception already.

Hence, to avoid confusion and delusion, it is best to carefully state in the invitation the purpose of the invitation.

On the other hand, wedding invitation wordings may also vary depending on certain circumstances that the couple has no control of. An example is the concept of who paid for the wedding.

In this instance, it is best to choose words that would pay respect to the party whom the recognition is due but should also be made in conformity with the ethical standards, in which the feelings of the other party should be considered also.

For example, if in case that the bride’s parents are the ones who had paid for the wedding, then, the wordings on the wedding invitation should state that it is the bride’s parent s who are requesting for the presence of the guests.

Alternatively, the setting of the wedding should also be considered when establishing the wedding invitation wording.

If the wedding is informal and will only take place in a home, then it is best to replace the usual words being used in formal invitations to a more casual tone but still with respect.

Boiled down, any kind of wordings will do when making wedding invitations a long as the words are in conformity to the ethical standards set by the society and as patterned on the innate dignity of man.

Best of all, the details of the wedding should be clearly stated, otherwise, the wedding invitation will definitely lose its main purpose.

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How To Shop Online For Your Special Mother Of The Bride Dress

| Article, Fashion, Wedding | February 11, 2012

How To Shop Online For Your Special Mother Of The Bride Dress

Your daughter’s wedding day is announced.  She is ecstatically happy and cannot wait to shop for her wedding dress.  However, you as the mother of the bride, may have doubts about finding your perfect mother of the bride dress.  After all, weren’t you the one who visited countless bridal shops, department stores, and boutiques, the last time so-and-so was getting married and could not find something to wear?

What about this special occasion now?  Your dress has to complement the color theme of the wedding and the chosen color is fuchsia and guess what, you look terrible in pink! Fret no more.  The internet revolution has been around for years and now almost everyone, including Grandmother Harriet, is really savvy in shopping online for anything and everything sold under the sun.  You can be too!

If you or someone you know own a computer, and you can type “mother of the bride dress” in that search box, you have opened up a new world of shopping for yourself.

Here are some quick and easy tips for shopping online:

1. First of all, understand fabric types.  Most special occasion dresses are made of chiffon, georgette, silk or man-made silk, organza, or crepe.  You could visit a few local bridal shops to get an idea of the different types of fabrics, their quality, and texture.

2. Understand colors.  Hopefully, by now, you will know what “fuchsia” or “magenta” is.  Most online stores will have color swatches posted online.  However, please be aware those colors are not color true (looking at a color in natural light and close-up), as you are looking into a computer screen.  See whether the internet store will send you color swatches in the mail or at least, send you another picture with a close indication of the color you are looking for.

3. Know your approximate size beforehand but wait, do not use this size to order your dress as every manufacturer cuts their dresses according to their OWN size charts.  Measure yourself first with a tape measure, your bust, waist, and hips, over your undergarments.   Compare these numbers to the manufacturer’s size chart provided to get your best size.  If you are between sizes, select the next size up as the rule is “easier to take in than to let out”.

4. Have an idea what looks good on you and what do not, through previous buying experiences and you can make a sound decision basing on those experiences.  If you have large hips, an A-line skirt is definitely flattering.  If you have flabby arms, a long sleeve jacket is the way to go.  A longer blouse or jacket, hides a problem stomach area, so on and so forth.

5. Online stores stock a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors and typically more so than the physical stores.  Their prices are on the most part, reasonable.  Check on the return policy as every store sets their own.  Remember that you are shopping for a “special occasion” outfit and the return policy is usually more strict than for regular everyday clothing.

6. Once you have found your perfect dream dress, you would have saved yourself a lot of time, hassle, and perhaps money as well.  Online shopping could definitely be the best option for you from now on and not only for your mother of the bride dress!

 

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How To Shop Online For Your Mother Of The Bride Dress

| Article, Fashion, Wedding | February 11, 2012

How To Shop Online For Your Mother Of The Bride Dress

Your daughter’s wedding day is announced. She is ecstatically happy and cannot wait to shop for her wedding dress. However, you as the mother of the bride, may have doubts about finding your perfect mother of the bride dress. After all, weren’t you the one who visited countless bridal shops, department stores, and boutiques, the last time so-and-so was getting married and could not find something to wear?

What about this special occasion now? Your dress has to complement the color theme of the wedding and the chosen color is fuchsia and guess what, you look terrible in pink! Fret no more. The internet revolution has been around for years and now almost everyone, including Grandmother Harriet, is really savvy in shopping online for anything and everything sold under the sun. You can be too!

If you or someone you know own a computer, and you can type “mother of the bride dress” in that search box, you have opened up a new world of shopping for yourself.

Here are some quick and easy tips for shopping online:

1. First of all, understand fabric types. Most special occasion dresses are made of chiffon, georgette, silk or man-made silk, organza, or crepe. You could visit a few local bridal shops to get an idea of the different types of fabrics, their quality, and texture.

2. Understand colors. Hopefully, by now, you will know what “fuchsia” or “magenta” is. Most online stores will have color swatches posted online. However, please be aware those colors are not color true (looking at a color in natural light and close-up), as you are looking into a computer screen. See whether the internet store will send you color swatches in the mail or at least, send you another picture with a close indication of the color you are looking for.

3. Know your approximate size beforehand but wait, do not use this size to order your dress as every manufacturer cuts their dresses according to their OWN size charts. Measure yourself first with a tape measure, your bust, waist, and hips, over your undergarments. Compare these numbers to the manufacturer’s size chart provided to get your best size. If you are between sizes, select the next size up as the rule is “easier to take in than to let out”.

4. Have an idea what looks good on you and what do not, through previous buying experiences and you can make a sound decision basing on those experiences. If you have large hips, an A-line skirt is definitely flattering. If you have flabby arms, a long sleeve jacket is the way to go. A longer blouse or jacket, hides a problem stomach area, so on and so forth.

5. Online stores stock a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors and typically more so than the physical stores. Their prices are on the most part, reasonable. Check on the return policy as every store sets their own. Remember that you are shopping for a “special occasion” outfit and the return policy is usually more strict than for regular everyday clothing.

6. Once you have found your perfect dream dress, you would have saved yourself a lot of time, hassle, and perhaps money as well. Online shopping could definitely be the best option for you from now on and not only for your mother of the bride dress!

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How To Shop For Your Most Perfect Mother Of The Bride Dress

| Article, Fashion, Wedding | February 11, 2012

How To Shop For Your Most Perfect Mother Of The Bride Dress

Your daughter’s wedding is announced.  She has butterflies in her stomach and one thousand and one things to do.  Her “butterflies” becomes yours and your thoughts are racing just like hers.  You, as her mother, will help her plan her dream wedding, just like your mother planned yours.  At the back of your mind……”What am I going to wear? Will I look just as beautiful as my daughter on her wedding day?  So many people are going to be looking at me as well….”

Fret no more.  Here are the RULES but like all rules, they may be broken or should I say improvised and revised to suit you.  I say….whatever makes you and/or your daughter happy!

1. Confer with your daughter.  She will come up with a color scheme for her wedding. 

2. Ask her whether she wants the color of your dress to complement her wedding color/colors or almost match it.  Examples of complementary colors to a red color theme is burgundy, wine, claret red, dark pink, and purple. As for a “match”, it would certainly be difficult to have an exact match of the colors, as your dress will be of a different manufacturer, style, fabric, and dye.  So, do not stress over this.

3. You, as the mother of the bride, will decide on a color or colors, after consulting your daughter.  Suggest to her to be flexible on the choice of colors—perhaps two or three choices would be great.   Mother of the bride dresses are not made like bridesmaid dresses, the latter being preordered and tailored months ahead of time for the occasion.  Shopping for a mother of the bride dress can be a headache and nightmare rolled into one, especially for the plus size woman or if you live in a rural city.

4. Do not forget to involve the mother of the groom.  After you have an idea of what color you would or should be wearing, inform her.  She will definitely appreciate that as she will be in a panic mode as well, going through the same motions as you will soon be, looking for that perfect “mother’s” dress.

5. Shop as soon as you can.  Finding YOUR dress is important too.  Understand that you are shopping for a specific style that you like and look great in, a specific color, and then a specific size.  Then, you will need to allow sufficient time for professional tailoring of the dress, to get it to fit just right!  Also, what about the accessories like shoes and jewelry? You will be surprised how many ladies come to my online store  www.audreysmotherofthebride.com hoping to find their dress within a WEEK of the wedding!  

6. Shop bridal or department stores first.  You can get a first hand look at the styles out there and the type and quality of fabrics.  Do not ignore online formal wear stores.  Visiting an online store is easy and stress free as they are sources of good ideas of what you would like to wear on that special day. 

7. Take care of yourself in these nerve-wrecking times of preparation.  Remember, you need to look good as well, although it is your daughter’s wedding.

8. Now, sit back and relax.  You have found your most perfect mother of the bride dress and have a few more weeks to spare.  Give yourself a big pat on the back!

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