2015 Wedding Planner

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The photo on the cover of this year’s wedding planner was taken by Mary Cameron of Portraits in Time Photography. She and Kristi L. Timmons of Unique Videography both contributed photos to help illustrate the stories you will find in this publication. Other photos were contributed from creativeoutlet.com

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hour, so you and your bridal party can have the limousine or bus for the whole day. There is a two-hour minimum charge.

“Whether you’re spending two hours with me or 10 hours, we’re going to do whatever fits your needs,” said Athan Vlahos, manager of Nikko’s.

“I’ve even picked up the bridal party and taken them to get their hair done before the ceremony.”

The limousine can fit up to eight people. If you have a large bridal party, consider the party bus, which seats up to 14 people.

There is no mileage limit to where Nikko’s drivers will go. They operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, so reservations and a down payment are requested as soon as possible. Drinks are also allowed.

“For weddings, we might throw in a bottle of champagne,” said Vlahos.

Decorating the vehicle is a restriction, although Nikko’s has “Just Married” magnets that can be placed on the car if desired.

“Decorating the car is losing its trend,” said Vlahos. “A long time ago, people wanted to tape stuff all over the cars. Today’s kids, not so much.

The days of tin cans behind the car are gone.”

In addition to transportation, Nikko’s offers tuxedo rentals, dry cleaning, gown preservation, and other services. They also have a location on Maple Avenue in Zanesville.

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While some newlyweds can still afford to cap off their big day in grand style with a trip for two to someplace exotic, there are many that can’t.

Once they’ve paid for the wedding, there is little left for a honeymoon.

Fortunately, you can still have a great honeymoon on a shoestring budget.

Here’s how.

Leave at a later date Who says you must leave for your honeymoon immediately following your wedding reception? Enjoy your big day and postpone the honeymoon of your dreams until you can afford it. Wait six months or a year to book the trip. You’ll have more cash to spare and more time to find the best deals.

Go during the off-season Off-season prices are far cheaper than peak season prices. Schedule your honeymoon during the off-season, and to save more cash, consider going to a less popular destination. The rates will be cheaper, and there will be less people to contend with.

Book way in advance Generally, the earlier you book your honeymoon, the cheaper the rates will be. Start looking for a destination long before your expected departure date and shop around for the best deals.

Cut costs where you can You don’t have to go all out to have a good time on your honeymoon.

Think about your plans and find ways to save. Choose less expensive accommodations, especially if you intend to be out and about much of the day. Pack lunches instead of eating out. Take advantage of all free or lowcost activities.

Stay close to home If you are really short on cash and can’t afford to go away, stay in.

Check out the deals in your area and arrange for a mini staycation. Book a room at an inexpensive hotel and spend the day checking out attractions

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How to care for your wedding ring

BY BETH SCOTT

The wedding ring is probably the most important decision a bride will make when planning for her wedding. It is something that will grace her hand for a long time to come, and because of this, it’s important that she chooses a quality stone and that she properly cleans the ring so that it can sparkle for a lifetime.

Keep your ring glittering through the overusing of hand soap and hand lotion by soaking it in jewelry cleaner at least once a week.

“Even an extremely high quality diamond won’t look the best if it gets soap scum and hand lotion on it,” said Greg Fisher of House of G.A. Fisher

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Erin Zetty from Dean’s Jewelry on Main Street in Coshocton warns about using bleach while wearing your wedding ring.

“Keep all of your jewelry out of bleach,” she said. “Bleach can actually break gold apart. Also take it off when you’re washing dishes or putting on lotion.”

In addition to cleaning your ring, make sure that you have your ring inspected by the jewelry store at least twice a year to maintain the quality of your ring.

“Women should have their rings checked at least twice a year,” said Fisher. “It’s better to catch a potential problem before it happens.”

Currently, the halo style of wedding ring is trending right now with a blend of white with yellow gold or white with rose gold for the band.

Brides are also choosing colored diamonds instead of the white diamond.

Both G.A. Fisher and Dean’s Jewelry offer custom-made rings, but make sure to order early as custom-made can take up to eight weeks to arrive.

In addition to the wedding ring, chandelier dangle earrings are very popular with brides and bridesmaids as well as traditional pearls. Some brides also wear a necklace depending on what type of dress she is wearing.

Wedding rings are insured for one year, but additional insurance can be purchased or added to existing insurance for a cost.

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What party would be complete without good food? Food is essential to a groom’s shower, and it can be as simple as burgers and fries or pizza and breadsticks. You can go out to a restaurant or have a meal catered.

The same goes with the decorations. You can go all out or forget them altogether depending upon the venue. If you plan to host a groom’s shower at a baseball game, you might have nothing more to do than to reserve some good seats and arrange for some good food.

Gifts are always appreciated at showers and ideas can come from a wide range of sources, from the groom’s likes to the shower theme to the gift registry. That’s right. You can ask the groom to register for gifts at various stores. If you are having a themed groom’s shower, you can suggest guests purchase gifts that reflect that theme. Handy grooms might appreciate the myriad of tools they will receive from a tool-themed shower, while grillers might like a backyard barbecue and the big, deluxe stainless steel grill everyone pitches in to buy them.

A groom’s shower can be a great way for the guys to relax and unwind before the big day. It does require some planning, but it can be a lot of fun.

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Bridal showers are as popular as ever. It’s a chance for brides to get together with family and friends and to learn more about their soon-to-be in-laws. Couples showers are just as popular, with bride and groom both in attendance. And then there are groom’s showers, specifically geared to the man of the hour. Many grooms today are opting for a groom’s shower instead of a bachelor party.

Anyone can host a groom’s shower—the best man, the groom’s brother, the groom’s best friend. As with any shower, planning a groom’s shower takes time. There are guest lists to make and invitations to extend.

There are themes to consider and venues to determine. There are activities to select and menus to prepare. All of the choices made, of course, should reflect the groom’s tastes and wishes.

Groom’s showers can be as formal or informal as you like. You can get together with some of the groom’s pals and check out a local game or take in a few rounds of golf. You can have a backyard barbecue and invite everyone the groom knows. Guest lists should include the groom’s family, friends and members of the wedding party as well as the bride’s family.

Women may or may not be invited per the groom’s wishes. Invitations may occur by phone, e-mail or mail. Generally, the more formal the gathering, the more formal the invitations should be. A large wine tasting at a local vinery, for example, might call for printed invitations sent by U.S. mail, whereas a small gathering at a local pub might require just a few phone calls.

Themes and activities can run the gamut, and again, should reflect the groom’s tastes and wishes. If the groom enjoys the great outdoors, then a campout at a nearby park with boating and fishing might do the trick. If the groom likes to bowl, then a night out bowling with the guys might be ideal. You can even have the party at someone’s home in front of the big game or around the poker table. And if you just want to hang out, there are all kinds of ideas for games for a groom’s shower.

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Wedding shoes are all about comfort

BY JOSIE SELLERS

Satin white shoes and dyeing shoes to match dresses are a tradition of the past for weddings.

“You’ve got closed toe, peep toes and sandals all with a little bit of bling and sparkle,” said Teri Misener of Universe Bridal.

There are also brides who ditch the heels for flats, flip flops, sneakers or even cowboy boots, which Misener said are currently a popular choice.

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“You definitely want to wear what you are comfortable in,” Misener said. “A lot of brides are going to have to keep their shoes on until they can get on the dance floor and kick them off.”

Lynn Weaver, owner of Carton’s Shoes on Main Street, said her store also sees members of the bridal party shopping for more casual shoes just for the reception.

“They will have a fancy pair of shoes for the wedding that they know they don’t want to stand in lines in so they will go for a little ballet flat, something dressy, but comfortable. Flats are really in and we can get them in gold, bronze and all sorts of colors.”

Misener also reminded bride’s that it’s not necessary to have your shoes before selecting your dress.

“Your dress is your foundation,” Misener said. “You can accessorize after you get it. If you pick one with a lace pattern maybe you can find shoes to match it. Shoes with a lace pattern are a huge trend right now.”

Like every piece of your wedding ensemble, it’s all about feeling confident and pretty.

“The fashion industry, magazines and television may dictate trends to us, but go with the vision in your head and follow what’s in your heart,” Misener said.

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While some couples opt for the traditional reception dinner and dancing, others are going for a more laidback atmosphere, providing a wide range of activities for guests to take part in. The choice is yours. You can throw in some ice breakers amid dinner and dancing, or you can go all out and provide games and activities from beginning to end. Consider the needs of your guests and plan accordingly.

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Receptions used to be the place where guests mingled among food and friends and danced the night away before seeing the bride and groom off on their honeymoon. While great for guests who liked to dance, receptions did not offer guests who would rather not dance much to do other than to sit around and chat. If you were seated next to someone you knew, great. If not, you better prepare for a lot of small talk. But, now things are changing.

Today many brides and grooms offer a variety of activities in addition to dancing to bring guests together and keep them entertained. Couples are recognizing that guests may not know each other and are incorporating ice breakers into their receptions. These can run the gamut from mad libs to trivia quizzes to story time. Instead of making small talk about the flower arrangements, for example, guests can get to know each other as they reflect on an episode in their life in the year the penny next to their plate was made.

Once the ice is broken, couples can keep the fun going with games that everyone can play. Bingo, garter relays, musical chairs, scavenger hunts and trivia quizzes are all games that can build camaraderie and keep guests entertained.

In addition to helping guests get to know each other through group activities, couples are also recognizing the need for individual activities other than dancing. They are setting up tables for guests to play cards and board games and TVs and game consoles for guests to play video games.

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Every bride wants to have a beautiful white smile to show off to the camera on her wedding day. There are several ways to achieve whitening your teeth for the big day, but there are a few things to remember before going out and buying whitening strips.

“A lot of times, not everyone’s teeth will whiten the same,” said Dr. Todd Salmans of Family Dental Care. “Some people have good success and some don’t.”

If you have discolored teeth due to coffee, wine, or pop stains, the whitening strips will probably be very effective. If you have had dark teeth all of your life, the strips will not work and the color of your teeth are not going to change.

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can have multiple shades of teeth with a yellow or grey hue.”

Whitening strips can be purchased over the counter and stronger versions of the strips are available at most dentist offices. Dentists can also take an impression of your teeth and custom-make whitening trays. Be careful when using these products as they can have harmful side effects.

Overuse of whitening strips and trays can cause tooth sensitivity and can even temporarily burn your gums if not used correctly.

Salmans recommends starting the whitening procedure at least two weeks before the wedding and to maintain a white smile, do touch-ups every few days.

“You can use them about every day as long as your teeth can handle it,” said Heather Morris, treatment coordinator at Schaeferle and Schaeferle Dental. “You should do it once a month to maintain a white smile.”

However, both she and Salmans stressed that whitening strips should not be used if you have cavities and should be used with caution if you have had any other dental work done.

“Whitening doesn’t effect crowns, so be careful if you have existing fillings especially in your front teeth,” said Salmans. “The tooth color will change, but the filling won’t.”

Although whitening doesn’t work for everybody regardless of age, Salmans explained that whitening often times works better for younger brides.

“The younger you are, the better your teeth whiten because you don’t have buildup of excess stains,” he said.

The length of time your whitening will last varies. Some have to touch up once or twice a week while others may still have a white smile after six months.

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they can have their candle for years to come.

“I think most brides just like to keep them, but they also can use them as center pieces in their home,” she said.

To set up an appointment to meet with Griffith, call her business line at 622-7678 or home phone number at 622-8523.

“The unity candle is a nice symbol of two people starting one new life together,” she said.

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Are you planning on using a unity candle at your wedding? Why not have it made locally?

Marlene Griffith of Home & Hearth Ltd. on North Third Street can make your candle with just a couple weeks notice.

“I work mostly with primary colors, but I can incorporate some other colors into the candles as long as they don’t get too ambitions with them, but really most brides just want white,” she said.

She charges $40 to $50 for unity candles and said most of them are nine inches tall.

“Six inches is too short and 12 is too high,” Griffith said.

She doesn’t often hear what brides do with their unity candles, but Griffth does leave the wick in them and generally puts a tea light on top so

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Whether your wedding party consists of two people or 12 people, it is tradition to show your appreciation for everyone who participates with a small gift. Gifts can range from jewelry for the ladies and cufflinks for the gentlemen to something more personal like books or CDs. Here are some tips to assist you in your shopping.

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junior bridesmaids and groomsmen, the candlelighters, the flower girl and ringbearer, the ushers, etc. Ideally, you should purchase or make a gift for everyone who takes part in your wedding. If you cannot, you may want to limit the gifts to the main members of the wedding party, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, for example.

Once you know the number of gifts you need to purchase, you can set a budget. Gifts need not be expensive. Setting a limit of $5 to $10 per person will suffice, though, if you wish, you can spend more on select members of your bridal party. If your maid of honor and best man have really gone above and beyond the call of duty, you can purchase them a somewhat more expensive gift. Just make sure you don’t go overboard and create envy among your wedding party. Try to get everyone the same number of gifts in the same price range when at all possible.

With a budget set, you can start thinking about what to buy. You can go the traditional route and select gifts pertaining to your big day— earrings to match the dresses and ties to go with the suits. If at all possible, try to select gifts that will work not only for the wedding but for other events as well. You can go the personal route and select gifts that reflect the recipients’ tastes—a doll for the flower girl and some comic books for the ringbearer. You can go the humorous route and select gag gifts for everyone on your list. You can take the convenient route and purchase gift cards for everyone on your list. You can do away with individual gifts altogether and buy a group gift, such as group passes to a local sporting event or an attraction at your destination wedding.

Once you have some idea of what to buy, you can start the shopping.

You can shop almost anywhere for gifts—locally and online. Just remember to take into account any shipping delays and fees involved with purchases online. Don’t be afraid to shop for deals. There’s no harm in saving a buck here and there. You might even save enough to throw a little pizza party for everyone. Who wouldn’t want to get together a few weeks before the big day to hang out, chat and open a few gifts?

Presentation is everything. Wrap the gifts you purchase, attach a handwritten note and find the appropriate time to deliver them. Many brides and grooms choose to hand out gifts at the rehearsal dinner; this works particularly well for gifts intended to be used at the wedding. For other, more personal gifts, especially those that vary widely in price, it might be best to hand those out individually at times convenient to the recipients. Again, you do not want to create envy with your gifts. With any luck, the bridal party will not compare notes.

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Something Old: My great-great grandfather’s Civil War medal Something New: My dress and veil Something Borrowed: My grandfather’s World War II medals Something Blue: My grandmother’s handkerchief I tied around my bouquet and pinned all the medals to

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Something Old: I actually wore two garters when we got married. One was new and blue, that we tossed at the reception. And the second one was worn by Mark’s mother on her wedding. It was given to me by Mark’s grandmother to wear.

Something New: My wedding dress and shoes Something: Borrowed: My mother let me borrow an old silk hankie from her.

Something Blue: My garter.

And for luck my photographer taped a penny inside my shoe

Something Old: My mom’s pearl necklace and earrings (which she let me keep after that) Something New: Headpiece Something Borrowed: My grandmothers handkerchief Something Blue: My garter

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Something Old: Embroidered handkerchief Something New: My green (yes green) dress that matched my husband’s camo vest.

Something Borrowed: My matron of honor let me borrow earnings and a necklace to wear and then turned around and gave them to me as a gift.

Something Blue: Embroidered handkerchief doubled up for me because it had blue in it

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Planning on getting your nails done for your wedding day? Here are a few tips from local nail technicians on how to tackle this part of your wedding plans.

Tom Vu from Z Nails suggests coming in a few days before your big day to get your nails done and to allow at least 30 minutes for pedicures and manicures.

Z Nails takes mostly walk-ins, but Vu said if you want to enjoy the

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manicure/pedicure experience with your bridal party it’s best to schedule an appointment for your group.

As for what is popular in his industry right now with brides, Vu noted that everyone is different.

“We have a lot of designs and ideas,” he said. “Just sit down and talk to us and we will come up with something. We can even match polish colors to your dresses.”

Leigha Schumaker, the nail tech at Jillian’s Salon, said a lot of brides are still choosing to French Tip their nails, but some jazz them up with another color besides white or add rhinestones. Accent nails are another big trend right now.

“You’re seeing a lot of glitter,” Schumaker said. “They will fan it across one nail or some will even get love written in cursive on a nail.”

Brides also occasionally get bold with their pedicures.

“They are either matching with their (finger) nails or doing something funky,” Schumaker said. “A lot of brides are headed straight to their honeymoon and the beach so they will pick a bright color. Some also choose to match their bridesmaid dresses.”

She suggests brides get pedicures at least a week before the wedding and a manicure a few days before.

“If you do gel nails for the manicure you should have no problem, but if you want regular polish you should come in the day of,” Schumaker said.

Her services are available by appointment and take 45 minutes to an hour. Prices range from $8-$55, without tax and guys also are encouraged to come in and get pampered before the wedding.

To help your nails look their best on your big day Schumaker suggests wearing gloves if you do dishes and not to do any heavy cleaning.

Schumaker also suggests pampering your hands and feet well before the wedding.

“If you have cracked heels you should start getting pedicures a few months before the wedding,” Schumaker said. “You also want to moisturize, moisturize, use cuticle oil and a nice hand cream. Smooth hands and feet aren’t going to happen overnight. It’s something you have to work on.”

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Planning a wedding is difficult, even for those who are organized. That’s why the bride has a maid of honor and bridesmaids to help her and the groom has a best man and groomsmen to help him. When choosing your best man and groomsmen, make sure you select individuals who are responsible enough to handle the assigned duties.

While there are no hard and fast rules as to whom you should choose to be your best man and groomsmen, etiquette suggests you include your brother, the bride’s brother and your closest friends. If you or the bride has more than one brother or you have several close friends, the matter is more complicated. In that case, choose the individuals who are closest to you and keep in mind that they do not have to be male. It is not unheard of to have a female friend be your best man or a groomsman. Regardless whom you choose, each will have duties to perform.

The best man has many duties. They include: • Planning and paying for the bachelor party • Renting a tuxedo and attending any fittings • Attending the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner • Transporting gifts to the ceremony and reception • Helping the groom get ready for the ceremony and making sure they get to the church on time • Paying the officiate before the wedding • Holding the bride’s wedding ring if there is no ringbearer • Signing the marriage license • Walking down the aisle with the maid of honor and dancing with her at the reception

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• Giving the first toast to the bride and groom • Taking the gifts to the bride and groom’s home • Returning all of the tuxedos on time Groomsmen have many duties in preparation for the wedding. They include: • Renting a tuxedo and attending any fittings • Assisting the best man with whatever he needs, including planning and paying for the bachelor party and transporting gifts to the bride and groom’s home • Attending the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner • Helping load and unload decorations, food and other items at the ceremony and reception • Decorating the wedding car • Helping seat the guests at the wedding if there are no ushers, especially the mothers of the bride and the groom • Rolling out the white or red carpet for the bride to walk on as she comes down the aisle • Dancing with the bridesmaids and any single female guests at the reception As you make your decision, try to select individuals who can perform these duties and afford the costs involved. Make certain that they understand that there is a great deal of responsibility involved, and once they accept it, they cannot back out later without causing you problems.

Both the best man and the groomsmen play valuable roles in the wedding. Don’t select individuals who can’t live up to those roles. Make responsible choices.

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Ahh! The big event has finally happened. After years of dating, the kids are finally getting married. You can’t wait to help plan the wedding. Before you get too involved, however, you need to know exactly what role you will play in the wedding. Whether you’re the mother of the groom or the mother of the bride, you will have certain responsibilities. Here’s a brief description of what some of your duties may be.

Mother of the Groom As mother of the groom, you have several important responsibilities.

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They include: • Initial introduction. Once the couple has announced their engagement, it is your responsibility to contact the bride’s mother and introduce yourself to her. If the bride’s family lives nearby, you may invite them over. If they live far away, you may call or send them a letter.

• Guest list. The bride will need this as soon as possible. Make sure you stay within the given number of guests and provide the full address of each person you list, including the ZIP code. There is no need to put extra work off on the bride.

• Dress. After the bride’s mother has chosen her dress, she will notify you and you may choose a dress that will complement hers. The color of your dress does not have to match hers, but the style should be similar. If she has chosen a long dress, for example, you should also wear a long one.

• Accommodations for out-of-town guests. Any guests that you have invited who live far away are your responsibility. You may arrange for them to stay with you or another family member or reserve a block of rooms at a nearby hotel.

• Rehearsal dinner. This is your affair. You can host something as simple as a cookout in your backyard or a sit-down dinner at a nice restaurant.

You should invite everyone who is participating in the ceremony, along with their spouses and parents, if they happen to be children.

• Receiving line. You should stand in the receiving line at the reception, greeting guests and introducing friends and family to the bride and her family.

Mother of the Bride The responsibilities of the mother of the bride are a bit more extensive.

Your primary duty is to help the bride plan the wedding and see that her wishes are carried out.

• Wedding budget. This is important, as it will help determine what kind of wedding the bride may have. Be realistic about the cost of a wedding, but don’t empty out your life savings for it. Set a budget and help the bride stick to it.

• Initial introduction. If the mother of the groom hasn’t contacted you already, you should get in touch with her and arrange a meeting. If she lives too far away, a letter with photos of your daughter will suffice.

• Bridal attire. You should help the bride select a gown, and if she chooses, the bridesmaid dresses. Keep in mind that it is her wedding and the attire she chooses should reflect her tastes rather than yours.

• Guest list. Get the guest list in order as soon as possible so the bride may order the invitations.

• Dress. Choose your dress for the big day. Notify the groom’s mother of your decision, so that she may choose a complementary style. Send a swatch or a photo of your dress if possible.

• Accommodations for out-of-town guests. Like the groom’s mother, you are responsible for making sure the guests you have invited have a place to stay.

• Bridal instructions. It is up to you to make sure that the wishes of the bride are carried out at both the ceremony and the reception. However, you will be busy on the big day helping your daughter get ready, so you may want to appoint a good friend or hire a professional to help you with the details.

• Receiving line. You should also stand in the receiving line at the reception, and welcome guests and introduce friends and family to the groom and his family.

Whether you are the mother of the groom or the bride, you will have certain responsibilities. Do your best to fulfill them and keep in mind the wishes of the bride and the groom. Help make their big day one they will remember.

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There has been a big switch in fashion trends for mothers of the bride.

“When I first started in this industry mother of the bride dresses were in muted colors and matronly looking,” said Teri Misener of Universe Bridal. “Times have changed. They have a lot more choices that are more fashion forward. They can look as dressy and nice as the rest of the wedding party.”

Mothers of the bride also no longer have to choose from dresses designed just for them.

“A lot of them pick from the bridesmaid dresses,” Misener said.

Designers also are giving moms more options to make their dresses a little bit more modest.

“Little capped sleeves are coming back,” Misener said. “There also are jackets and shawls that can be ordered. Moms have hundreds of more choices than they used to. There used to just be a little niche for them, but now there’s more. They just have to find what makes them feel comfortable. You don’t want them to hate what they are wearing.”

Golden’s on Main Street also has different styles of dresses for mothers of the bride and even grandmothers of the bride to select from.

“We have everything from short to long,” said Florence Whitcomb, manager. “We also have nice suites with skirts and jackets that you can wear again. A lot of older women seem to prefer them, but we do have younger looks for more modern women.”

A lot of Golden’s dresses are sleeveless, but there is a nice selection of shrugs that can be added to them.

“We have a variety of them, from printed to sequin,” Whitcomb said.

The color of the dress also doesn’t have to match the wedding party.

“The colors moms pick are all over the board, but I would suggest something muted,” Misener said. “I wouldn’t do hot pink, lime green or anything eccentric. You want to be respectful to the bride and not try to show her up.”

She suggested moms started looking for their dress at least three to six months ahead of the wedding.

“A lot of them are helping plan the wedding and put themselves on the back burner,” Misener said. “We will do all we can though to help the last minute shoppers fill their need.”

The cost of the dresses also varies.

“Some moms can go to TJ Maxx and find a dress off the clearance rack that fills their needs,” Misener said. “You can spend as much or as little as you want. It’s all about what makes you feel pretty and good.”

Whitcomb also suggested not ruling a particular dress or a certain style out until you try it on.

“You may think something looks awful on the hanger, but then you’ll try it on and fall in love with it,” she said.

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