Mom Moms are there for so much: to ease our tears on the first day of kindergarten, to slap a Band-Aid on that bruised knee, to remind us that our homework still isn’t done, and of course, to celebrate with us. And at this stage, you’re there to celebrate one of life’s biggest occasions: your son or daughter’s wedding day! Choosing a Color When looking for a dress for the wedding, you’ll want to choose a color that is similar to the wedding party, but doesn’t match exactly. For example, if the bridesmaids are wearing laven- der, you can accent them with a plum gown. You should also keep in mind the location, time of day, and formality of the wedding itself. For formal, elegant celebrations, you should avoid colors like ivory, champagne, black, or red and wear a long gown. For a more casual, outdoor get-together, bright colors and fun prints on a tea or knee length dress are perfectly accept- able! Coordinating Outfit Typically, the mother-of-the-bride picks out her dress first, setting the tone for what the moth- er-of-the-groom will wear. You and your future in-law don’t have to match, but you should make sure your looks don’t clash, either. Be sure to discuss sleeve and hem lengths, neck- lines, colors, and styles with each other before shopping. If you already get along well, you may even want to go shopping together! Where to Shop Now that you’ve got an idea in your head of what to look for, it’s time to shop! Plan to visit depart- ment stores, special occasion shops, and bridal shops. If a bridal shop doesn’t sell mother-of gowns, look at the bridesmaid dresses they carry! Oftentimes, these double perfectly as a moth- er-of gown without forcing you to look or feel matronly. If you find a dress you love that needs to be ordered in a different size or color, we recommend doing so no later than 3-5 months before the wedding. Your child’s wedding day may be just as big of a moment for you as it is for them. All of your hard work at raising a wonderful person has paid off, and they’re ready to start a family of their own. Take pride in your accomplishment by finding a dress that will showcase your beauty! Shopping for Montage by Mon Cheri - 218917 available at Vera's Ladies Apparel Special Occasions by Mon Cheri - 218816 available at Vera's Ladies Apparel Ivonne D by Mon Cheri - 218D31 available at Vera's Ladies Apparel Ivonne D by Mon Cheri 218D21 available at Vera's Ladies Apparel MOTHER-OF ATTIRE 24 | TODAY'S BRIDE +12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO"