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As the Mother of the Bride, you have an important part in the ceremony. All eyes will be on your daughter while glancing to see who her mum is and what she is dressed in. Having a special outfit for this big occasion is important but how do you go about choosing your Mother of the Bride outfit? Here are some steps to take. What Is Your Budget? You need a budget that you will be able to stick to. Your budget will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you are helping towards the cost of your daughter’s wedding and the gift you are giving to the happy couple on the day. Before you start shopping, have your budget in mind as this will affect where you look and the type of outfit you have. Should You Shop Online? Starting your search online is a great way to cut down the amount of stores you have to look around. You can type in a few phrases and will find a wide range of dresses available from high street stores, online stores and designer boutiques. You will a...

I’m going to a wedding in a few weeks and the thought of what I’m going to wear has come up. I’m going shopping this week for something but there are some questions that always crop up. Can I wear black or white? Should I wear a dress or a skirt and top or trousers? So, what can you wear to a wedding? Wearing White at a Wedding Yes, you can do this but with some considerations. First of all, avoid anything that makes you look like the bride. At a recent wedding, I wore a white calf length skirt and cream top (it was the only thing I could find when I was eight months pregnant at last minute when I realised a dress wasn’t fitting quite right) but I knew the outfit wouldn’t upstage the bride. A white dress is a big no-no. Wearing Black at a Wedding Should you wear black at a wedding? It is now considered a colour for mourning but originally it was a colour used for English weddings! But since tradition has changed, is wearing black at a wedding something that you sho...