Category — Weddings

Has your future mother-in-law approached you about what you want her to wear to your wedding? What about your own mother? Do you have a step-mother or even your fiancé‘s mother and step-mother coming to your wedding? It’s hard enough to choose your own wedding dress, but to be stuck having to help up to four women at the same time, too?

Obviously, not every mother will ask, but they do usually want an idea of what color or style you have envisioned. It’s also important for each mother to coordinate. There will be pictures taken of them together and the last thing you want is for their dresses to clash and draw attention away from yourself and the groom, the whole reason they bought those fancy dresses.

It’s common knowledge that mother’s should all stay away from a white or ecru ensemble. These colors can make it look like the mother of the bride or groom is trying to rival the bride.

Do consider the colors. Often mother’s will wear similar colors that are featured in your floral arrangements or accents that your bridesmaid’s wear. For example, if your colors are sage green and rose petal pink, one mother could wear green and the other pink.

As for the style of the dress, it might make for good bonding time for you to accompany each mother and help her choose what to wear. You can also help her pick out her shoes and accessories.

There are no solid rules or etiquette on what mother’s of the bride and groom should wear during the wedding ceremony. Some mothers might prefer to pick out their own attire, just make sure to lay the ground rules first. If you want them to coordinate, tell them they must work together on colors. If you are more laid back and don’t mind what they wear, try throwing out some ideas for them to spark their imagination.

When it comes to accessories and shoes, it depends on the dress being worn. A simple dress can be spruced up with more elaborate jewelry or shoes. The opposite is true for more elaborate dresses. Simpler jewelry and shoes with a fancier dress can go a long way to pull off a nice look.

Whatever the mothers during your wedding choose to wear, try to remember the big picture – to get married. Don’t get bogged down with the tiny details. If you have expectations simply make them known and relax as everything falls into place.

Have you put much thought into the wedding band you will be wearing for the rest of your life? No pressure or anything.

What’s your budget? Rings come in varying sizes, colors and styles and can range from cheap to costly. Once you’re engaged, start looking at wedding bands to get an idea of price.

Examine your lifestyle before picking out rings. For instance, does your fiance work with his hands a lot? Does he have a job that requires a lot of manual labor? You probably don’t want to invest a lot of money into an intricate band that will get scratched, messed up, or perhaps even lost. A simple band would work best for this type of lifestyle, whether for male or female.

Also, something to think about is the design. If you have a habit of running your fingers through your hair, a braided band will catch your hair inside the folds. If you’re rough and risk bumping your hand a lot, avoid diamond studded bands.

What kind of engagement ring do you have? Often, simple bands work best with a simple solitaire, while a more intricately designed engagement ring might compliment a fancier style band. Most of the time, engagement rings can be bought in a matching set, but most of all make sure there is a band to match the engagement ring that was purchased. If not, finding something away from the jeweler that created the engagement ring could prove to be difficult as most engagement rings are specially designed.

Do you have any skin allergies? Some people can’t wear yellow gold or silver. That will also play a role in what your band looks like, as well as the price. Platinum, white gold, and rose gold tend to be pricier than the traditional yellow gold.

Are there any meaningful symbols that capture your relationship with your fiance? The Celtic wedding band has many interpretations and if you’re planning on having a Celtic or medieval wedding, knotted bands will always remind you of your special day.

Whether you choose white gold, yellow gold, platinum, rose gold or a combination of any of those, remember that your wedding band isn’t just a piece of jewelry, but rather a symbol of your relationship with your new spouse and a commitment made to each other. Just as the ring itself symbolizes no beginning or end, so should the new journey of your marriage.

We are soon to be launching a new range of Hen Invitations with a baroque theme – They will have feathers, flappers Bows and things. Watch this space