by A wedding day is a very important day for your daughter, and this is the day you as a mother have also been dreaming about ever since your little angel was born. However, as the mother of the bride, there are some things you should do and at the same time, there are some things you should avoid on the occasion of your daughter’s wedding. Some Do’s and Don’ts for your daughter’s wedding are as follows.
- Do
Choose the suitable clothes
Your daughter has probably spent months getting her wedding dress right for her special day that matches the wedding theme as well as the style. So make sure that when you are choosing a dress to wear at her wedding the dress you pick should match the overall wedding style and the dress of your daughter. In addition, you should be very careful when it comes to getting the dress right. Weddings have a certain charm and glamour. therefore, your clothes must be festive and unique. This will ensure that you stand out as the mother of the bride. Don’t wear white, ivory or champagne colors as they are not commonly worn at weddings, in short, you shouldn’t wear a color that you wouldn’t want your mother to wear on the wedding day.
2. Don’t
Don’t start shopping for your dress too late
As the mother of the bride, you should start looking for a dress six to eight months before the date of your daughter’s marriage. Starting the dress hunt early will allow you to look at more options and do necessary adjustments in the dress to make it perfect for your daughter’s wedding. Finding a suitable dress is a very tricky thing, and even though you might not think it would take a lot of time you will be surprised to know buying the perfect dress isn’t as simple as it seems.
3. Do
Choose comfortable but elegant shoes
It is very important to choose a good pair of shoes to go with the dress for your daughter’s wedding. It is a good idea to avoid shoes that are colored or dyed. Because if your feet get sweaty the color or dye from the shoes can get on your foot and trust me you don’t want that on your daughter’s wedding occasion. The color of your shoes should be according to the color of your dress and you can also match your shoe color with your daughter to make a cute mother daughter pair. Avoid wearing high heels for your daughter’s wedding as it can get uncomfortable to move around in them. Don’t wear stiletto shoes with 5-inch heels such high heels may cause your ankles to swell and cause pain in your feet.
4.Don’t
Don’t stick to every tradition
According to some customs wearing a hat at the wedding is very necessary. But if you don’t like wearing a hat, you can choose to wear a charming hat or go without a hat. Wide Brimmed cloths are also a common tradition for wedding dresses but if you are short in height you should avoid these clothes as they may make you look shorter. In addition, it is best to choose a suit or jumpsuit so that you can be comfortable throughout the wedding ceremonies.
5. Do
Communicate with others
Keeping solid communication with your daughter, and her bridesmaids, especially the mother of the groom is very important for the mother of the bride. Once you decide the color for the dress you are planning to wear at the wedding ceremony, let your daughter’s future mother-in-law know about the color you picked. This way you can make sure that you and your daughter’s mother in law don’t end up wearing the same color dresses at the wedding.
6. Don’t
Never be late
This is the most important day for your daughter and she would be upset if you arrive late on the wedding day. Because there is a chance that the whole wedding process might be delayed just because of your late arrival sine no daughter would want to get married without her mother being present. So the best advice for you as the bride’s mother is to arrive 15 minutes in advance and prepare for everything. Also, try not to change any wedding related details on the day of the wedding because the planner follows the strict schedule and decoration plan approved by the bride and if you ask for any last minute changes it can cause issues in properly organizing the wedding.
7. Do
Allow your daughter to make decisions regarding her wedding
You should definitely be there for your daughter to guide her whenever it is needed but leave any important decision making to your daughter. So whenever it is time to make a selection or important decision you should let your daughter decide, you can give some advice where needed. Of course, your daughter’s wedding is going to be totally different from when you got married 30 years ago because trends and fashions change over time. So it would be smart if, you listen to your daughter’s opinion because she is more familiar with new trends than you are. For example, if she doesn’t want to wear a sling at the wedding don’t force her to do so. Or if she wants a certain kind of cake for her wedding let her do it. All of the details for the wedding should be left to your daughter to decide, after all, it is her wedding and every girl has her own idea of a perfect wedding.
8. Don’t
Don’t express dissatisfaction with the groom or his family during the wedding.
Regardless of what you think about your daughter’s new spouse, please don’t express dissatisfaction with the groom or his family during the wedding weekend as it can make your daughter feel uncomfortable. You never know who can hear what you are saying so if you complain to a friend or wedding planner, please make sure to do that privately and not in front of the guests. There are other guests around you who may repeat what they hear you say and spread false rumors.
9.Don’t
Don’t spend a lot of money preparing for your daughter’s wedding
It is easy to spend way too much money on your daughter’s wedding occasion because after it is something you have been looking forward to for years. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money. Choosing a nice dress that you like and dress yourself up according to the occasion is enough. You don’t have to choose expensive branded clothing. Choose some good quality niche brands and then generously attend the wedding ceremony.
10 Don’t
Don’t drink too much at the wedding.
Some celebration is good, but keep in mind that everyone has a camera on their phones now and if you get drunk and do something you don’t want to then it can be embarrassing for your daughter. So make sure that you drink a limited amount of wine, and you are able to enjoy the wedding properly.
