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No, it is not traditional for the mother of the bride to buy a nightgown and pajamas for the bride and groom. Sometimes the groom may wear just his underwear; just wear pajama bottoms or even be in the buff. The bride should pick out a nice negligee for her wedding night.
The mother of the bride is suppose to proudly represent her daughter on her special wedding day. It should never be a problem for the mother of the bride to buy a dress suited for the wedding. Some wedding shops or rental wedding shops will rent out dresses for the mother of the bride which would cost less.
How to toast the mother of a bride
A wedding toast to the bride's mother is sometimes made by the bride. She will thank her mother for all she has done for her.
The mother of the bride will be the groom's Mother-in-Law or Future Mother-In-Law if the wedding has not occurred yet.
No, the mother of the bride does not have to wear a blue dress. The mother of the bride can wear any color dress she likes best, provided it's not white to upstage the bride.
You can order plus size mother of the bride dresses at The Rose Dress (http://www.therosedress.com/Mother-of-Bride/Mother-of-the-Bride-Dresses.asp). They are available in many styles, colors and sizes. Audreys Mother of the bride (http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com/) has made to order dresses.
Since it is the bride's mother who is sending out the invitations, which is customary then the return address should be to your parents or your mother.
In Venezuela, the only attendants during the wedding ceremony are the bride and groom's parents. The mother of the bride can walk down the aisle herself or with the mother of the groom.
Diane Keaton wore a famous Mother of the Bride dress in the movie "Father of the Bride". This dress is available at several retail stores including Macy's.
ask the bride what she would prefer