mother-in-law wearing one dress to the wedding then change into another dress for the reception
Please advise; can the mother-in-law wear one dress to the wedding and then change into another dress for the reception? I feel it is inappropriate! Isn't it the day for the bride and the groom? When the mother-in-law has already had her wedding -- twice no less.
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edited by TWQadmin on Jan 25, 2008, 5:43 PM)
It certainly sounds as though your mother in law to be has forgotten that it's not about her. Although not absolutely wrong for her to change for the reception (some cultures allow all guests a number of changes) it obviously is a concern for you. Can you talk to her to find out her reasoning for the change and request that she not do this. Chances are unless she's a raving beauty or the dresses are outrageously tasteless, the change won't even be noticed. Relax and enjoy! Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com and http://www.coordinatorscorner.com
For the vast majority of weddings, the wedding party and the guests dress once for the entire event. Unless there is a very compelling reason to change, the mother in law should choose one outfit and stick with it.
With that said, the bride should choose her battles. If the mother of the groom wants to change, as long as both outfits are nice, what's the issue?
mother-in-law wearing one dress to the wedding then change into another dress for the reception
