My son (Caucasian) is engaged to marry a Vietnamese American girl this coming Autumn. Her family is very traditional and many of the women, including the MOB, will wear ao dai to the afternoon ceremony as well as change into a different ao dai for the reception in the evening. Although the bride will wear a traditional western white gown and her attendants will wear garnet gowns during the ceremony, she will also change into a wedding ao dai for the evening reception. After consulting with the future bride, she recommended that I wear a long gown in champagne, silver or platinum that would compliment the very colorful ao dai her mother is planning to wear for the ceremony. I know that black and pure white are not appropriate colors for an MOG or MOB at an Asian wedding, I just want to be assured that a MOG wearing champagne, silver or platinum will not cause a stir among the bride's side of the family. Also, do you think I should follow the lead of the bride & MOB and change into another outfit for the reception? If yes, what would be appropriate? My future daughter-in-law said I could wear an ao dai, but I'm not sure I would feel comfortable in that type of attire.
PS See picture of a dress I'm considering purchasing for the ceremony, per the bride's suggestion.
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Re: [lildutchgirl] MOG Dress at Vietnamese/American Wedding
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Congratulations on your son's wedding! I totally agree with Rebecca: you don't have to change into another outfit and since the bride herself suggested the colors for your dress, it is perfectly appropriate to follow her suggestion. Enjoy the wedding! Irina Feygin - IMpeccable iMage, inc. http://www.image-and-beauty.com and For Princess Bride.com http://www.forprincessbride.com
MOG Dress at Vietnamese/American Wedding
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