Are we really being totally inconsiderate and selfish....
Our grandmother is planning to wear a mumu or "patio dress" to my sister's wedding. She's even narrowed it down to 2, one in a fiesta print of red and bright yellow, and another that has huge purple and blue hawaiian print. Wedding colors are pale pink and sage....
We have heard alot of flack in every other area of planning from the "etiquette police" of the family...but they are standing behind this...We just want her to put a little effort into the decision and try to dress nicely for this special occasion.
Who's wrong, who's right?
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Well, I suppose it depends on the level of formality and the location of the wedding but in theory grandmothers should dress appropriately as do the other members of the family and guests. But, hey, if grandma insists on wearing her mumu there isn't much you can do. You can suggest that the wedding is more formal and ask her to make a new selection, maybe even offer to take her shopping. Maybe grandma is on a limited budget and cannot afford something nicer. Maybe buy her a gift of a new dress if it's that important. But, if she still chooses her mumu then there's nothing you can do about it.
It will probably be better if you could simply be accepting of grandma and find some humor in her attire. My husband's family had a relative who used to wear outrageous outfits to family functions. It became a silly story we giggled about for years to come. Perhaps this is the way you can play it.
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Well said. I completely agree. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
How should grandmothers dress for a wedding?
