For all the mums (of both the bride and groom) out there you may think you know it all (and let's face it, you probably do), but just in case, here are a few tips for dressing for your son/daughter’s big day:
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Don’t wear white or cream, unless you have express permission to do so - a lot of people think that a summer wedding is a great excuse for an ivory trouser suit but this is actually the biggest wedding faux pas ever, the only person who should be in white, ivory or cream is the bride unless she specifically says otherwise!
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Work with your mum counterpart to ensure that you both complement the wedding party perfectly - your kids (be they 20 or 50) have enough to cope with without worrying about telling one of you that the other has just bought an outfit in the colour you had settled on. Open the communication channels early, this is the start of a relationship with your in-laws.
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Discuss possible colours options based on the wedding theme and colours and be honest about what suits you - this is not the time to agree to wear a colour that you know does not suit you, no matter how persuasive the argument. Consider the colours of the flowers, the jewellery, the bridesmaid dresses, the waistcoats and ties of the men and between you choose two colours that either compliment the day or blend with it. However, you should both either compliment or blend.
- If you have parents who will also be part of the wedding party, take it upon yourself to make sure that they complement the wedding colours - remember this day is all about your son/daughter, you should try to do everything you can to minimise their stressors whilst helping to create their vision of a dream day.
If you can think of any others we may have missed, please let us know and we will add them onto the article to help ensure that no mum’s fall into one of the potential traps that lay in front of them!
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