timelines 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
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."
special offers
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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