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Fabulous fashions for the mother of the bride

Your mom loved you, raised you, and stuck by you through thick and thin.

Now she is about to experience one of the most exciting moments in her life. Those precious seconds when she proudly walks down the aisle receiving the acknowledgement she deserves for raising such a wonderful child.

Both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom deserve to look as great as they feel on this special day. They'll be in more pictures than they've been in since their own wedding day.

The mothers should begin shopping for their gowns and accessories as soon as the bride has chosen her gown and the bridesmaids' dresses.

Traditionally, the mother of the bride sets the tone. The formality of the mothers' dresses should mirror the style of the bridal party - whether that is casual, formal, chic or romantic.

At the same time, the mothers' dresses should complement their personal style and coloring but shouldn't clash with - or exactly match - the wedding colors or the style of the bride maids' dresses.

Pre-planning discussions between the two women will allow the mothers to complement each other in appearance and yet avoid looking like members of the bridal party.