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 Vera's Ladies Apparel
330-865-5100
3265 W Market St, Suite 656
Akron, OH 44333
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David's Bridal
877-921-BRIDE
Cleveland, North Olmstead, Strongsville
270 locations nationwide!
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Doreen Leaf Designs
330-877-6284
831 Sunnyside St. SW
Hartville, OH 44632
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Expressions Bridal & Formal
440-205-3678
8925 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
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Lavender Bridal Salon
330-602-0333
218 W. 3rd St
Dover, OH 44622
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Mother-of Gown Designers
Looking for the perfect mother-of gown?
The latest styles are showcased at these designer's web sites:
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Mother of the Bride
- after engagement : arrange to meet groom's parents if you haven't already met and/or host an engagement party
- 12-18 months : decide on a budget and determine who is paying for what - many brides and grooms contribute toward or entirely host their own wedding
- 12 months : begin guest list
- 6 months : finalize guest list, reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests, and order the invitations
- 3-6 months : begin to shop for your dress/gown and help spread the word
- 2 -3 months : order your dress/gown and accessories and provide description (and swatch if possible) to mother-of the groom so she can begin to shop for her dress/gown
- 2 weeks : call any of your guests who have not responded
Mother of the Groom
- 12-18 months - offer to contribute to the wedding if you desire
- 12 months : begin guest list
- 9 months : select rehearsal dinner location
- 6 months : finalize guest list
- 2 -3 months : order your dress/gown and accessories
- 3-4 weeks : invite guests to rehearsal dinner
- 2 weeks : call any of your guests who have not responded
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Vera Boumadi of Vera's Ladies Apparel recommends, " When looking for mother-of gowns, you should go to a place where personal attention, latest fashions and professionals are what you encounter when you first walk through the door. Because it is an exciting time in your life, mothers-of should take comfort in working with a trusted professional who can meet their needs. With individual attention you can enjoy the wonders of the wedding
day, stress-free, with the perfect fit."
For the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom, special ordering that perfect dress can take much longer than most ladies think – or plan. According to Penny Dixon, Proprietor of Peneventures, "Special orders are a different story. Although each manufacturer is different, a good rule of thumb is to plan 12-16 weeks for your special order. With that type of timing, you will have the universe of dresses available to you and shipped in plenty of time for your big event."
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Vera's Ladies Apparel
Mention Today’s Bride Magazine and receive $50 off any in-stock NEW ARRIVAL Mother-of gown or
50% off any discontinued in-stock Mother-of gown. Call for details and/or any restrictions. Not valid on previous purchases.
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