Appropriate for bridal shower at the mother of the bride's house?
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Comments (9)Thanks for your suggestions. I can't drop the deviled eggs because the husband to be's grandmother is bringing them. I think I will drop the hot brie appetizer because I agree it is too much cheese along with the quiche. I'm thinking the little hot dogs and the spinach dip are fine for people as they come in. I'll probably put out some chex mix type of thing as well and that should do it. How many quiches should I make for 20 to 25 people? I can make two in 13 x 9 pans or 2 or 3 in nine inch pie plates. I'm not sure what to do. I will keep the swedish meatballs because they are very small in size and maybe I could put them out as appetizers instead of with the lunch. What do you guys think? Thanks for your help so far....See MoreColor for Mother of Bride and Groom's Mother
Comments (13)I completely agree with Talley Sue -- just something that won't clash or look too "look-at-me!" flashy up there (e.g., cut down-to-there with big polka dots or stripes). When I got married, my mother-in-law just couldn't or wouldn't catch on to this. The attendants were wearing a sort of cherry pink/red. No matter how many times anyone told her to where whatever color she wanted (my mom's dress was a very soft rose) she went so crazy trying to match the attendants' dresses EXACTLY that she even sent me a swatch. Then she obsessed over whether it was okay that her dress had a turquoise sash, whether it was inappropriate that there was white lace on the top, whether the fabric should be the same as my mom's dress -- etc. I think we goofed by trying to reassure her that it didn't matter, she should just choose something she loved, because I see now that she needed to feel like it WAS important what she wore. jmca, I think you are doing exactly the right thing. Beige will be perfect, neither clashing with their (very refreshing) color scheme nor looking like you are trying to be a bridesmaid. If you look great in that outfit and love it, that's the one! Congratulations to you all -- and to you, too, ogoopogo! What an exciting year!...See MoreMother of the Bride
Comments (12)The dress is lovely, and if you love it and love how you feel in it, go for it. Wear the shawl for the ceremony, especially if it is a religious ceremony. You'll be glad you have it at the reception, too, if the room is chilly! I agree with sweet pea, though, that this dress is only appropriate if the wedding is dressy and is in the evening. Evening clothes are evening clothes, and no matter how important and formal a daytime event is, evening clothes look silly, like a child playing dress-up. A bride and perhaps bridesmaids can get away with long gowns for daytime, but not guests or even moms and grandmas (ditto black tie for men). If the wedding is before, say, 5 pm, get a fabulous daytime dress or suit instead....See MoreIs there such a thing as a mother of the bride shower/party?
Comments (9)Oh, good. You said "shower," not "party," so I assumed you meant gifts. A "shower" is a party where you shower the guest of honor with gifts. People are starting to use the term more broadly, but be sure not to call this party (if you give one) a "shower," because there will surely be some if not most who think you are telling them to bring a gift. A party with games still seems over the top to me for a MOB. It's fun to do things like talk about grandmother names and becoming a mother-in-law, but making an organized game out of it would be too shower-like. I'd be embarrassed if I were her, and frankly I'd be a bit embarrassed for her if I were a guest. Just go out for a nice lunch, brunch, or dinner together with her and maybe just a couple other very close friends and toast the family's good fortune and the new couple's happiness. As I wrote above, the things a MOB/G's friends typically do for her is to give a shower or party for the bride/couple, not for the mom, or offer to help in some other way with the wedding. I.e., you help her in her role as host, not try to make her a guest of honor. I know you mean it well, but I'm afraid that the effect would be kind of pathetic, as if she needed bride-like attention....See Morekathleen_li
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