Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law.. (61)

Jul 29, 2009 6:05 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
mike69spain
mike69spainmike69spainAlmuñécar, Andalusia Spain34 Threads 6 Polls 4,110 Posts
Sommerauer71: That is very me.
My jaw is still on the floor with Ven's dress, the saucy minx.


laugh
Jul 29, 2009 6:09 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
saseez
saseezsaseezlakes entrance, Victoria Australia1,590 Posts
Sommerauer71: Yes, I need to ensure this happens, we are the poor relations, so I need to think carefully.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/239148705/Mother_of_the_bride_dress_DRESSES.html unsure if this linkwillwork but a cheap version of somthing like this would be nice
Jul 29, 2009 6:10 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
saseez
saseezsaseezlakes entrance, Victoria Australia1,590 Posts
oh pooh it didnt work lol sorry sommer doh
Jul 29, 2009 6:14 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
mike69spain
mike69spainmike69spainAlmuñécar, Andalusia Spain34 Threads 6 Polls 4,110 Posts
A general reflection, I have no grounds for this, just something I thought of;

Often the brides mother try to dress and shine as her daughter, perhaps to flash an optimistic future, to show she is still "there" or simply to stick on the photos at the side of her "lost child".

For the mother of the groom however, it is a little less stress, custom bids that he will be dressed in some kind of suit, not gay in colours or design, and she will need little to be a decoration at his side.

She should never be prettier than the bride and almost never less strict in dress than the brides mother. If this is to reflect the "male" corner of the wedding, I would not know, but looking through those I've attended it seems to be the rule.

Hence - a simple, neat summer dress with some decorations, (perhaps not black... ) composed to match the groom, not the brides mother.

Natural beauty, which is often difficult for the persons self to see, is what should be the real decoration. Don´t cover it up with bling.

Another thing, seldom thought of when divorced parents - if can do, check with the grooms other parent how he will dress, and match that. Please...

bouquet
Jul 29, 2009 6:16 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
mike69spain
mike69spainmike69spainAlmuñécar, Andalusia Spain34 Threads 6 Polls 4,110 Posts
saseez: oh pooh it didnt work lol sorry sommer


wave
Jul 29, 2009 6:16 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
saseez
saseezsaseezlakes entrance, Victoria Australia1,590 Posts
mike69spain: http://bit.ly/2Fl5z9
AWWW aint you a smart boy ..thanks mike wave wine
Jul 29, 2009 6:20 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
venere08
venere08venere08Puglia and Autumn, South Australia Australia121 Threads 2 Polls 9,996 Posts
mike69spain: I just made an superimposed image and sent to Andreea... guess we will be shopping tonight - thanks Ven!


haha! How fabulous!

I will be doing same. Abortive attempt earlier, as I haven't used my account for ages on there. So I must get to work a bit later! I am doing callanetics lately so in 6 weeks...blushing
Jul 29, 2009 6:39 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
mike69spain
mike69spainmike69spainAlmuñécar, Andalusia Spain34 Threads 6 Polls 4,110 Posts
venere08: One hour of callanetics is worth 20 at the gym and resculpts the whole body, and lifts the butt sooo nicely! My son goes to the gym, but he started to follow this program and has all but ditched the gym.


Sounds as if it is mimicing good old fashion body work on a farm, I guess that must make a difference.

I like the idea of body-shaping more than anything, since it is about moving around strength and energy to where it does good, instead of starving all away.

A living body is as a living house, friendly, warm and welcoming.

wine
Jul 29, 2009 6:57 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
gingerb
gingerbgingerbLetterkenny, Donegal Ireland7 Threads 1 Polls 4,139 Posts
Sommerauer71: Not opening Ven???? Looks like I will have to have a whole new wardrobe...


I saw you more in something like these........

Jul 29, 2009 7:02 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
saseez: oh pooh it didnt work lol sorry sommer
Mike will sort it out, am sure...

Hi Sass.
Jul 29, 2009 7:05 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
venere08
venere08venere08Puglia and Autumn, South Australia Australia121 Threads 2 Polls 9,996 Posts
mike69spain: Sounds as if it is mimicing good old fashion body work on a farm, I guess that must make a difference.

I like the idea of body-shaping more than anything, since it is about moving around strength and energy to where it does good, instead of starving all away.

A living body is as a living house, friendly, warm and welcoming.


Starving? Ye gads, never!

Yes, it's a fabulous feeling, to see the body changing shape before your very eyes, and in such a short time. In a week, I now have to ditch a pair of slacks as they are so baggy on me...everywhere! cheering

For anyone interested, I don't have them, but there are dvd's you can order online.

wine
Jul 29, 2009 7:05 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
mike69spain: A general reflection, I have no grounds for this, just something I thought of;

Often the brides mother try to dress and shine as her daughter, perhaps to flash an optimistic future, to show she is still "there" or simply to stick on the photos at the side of her "lost child".

For the mother of the groom however, it is a little less stress, custom bids that he will be dressed in some kind of suit, not gay in colours or design, and she will need little to be a decoration at his side.

She should never be prettier than the bride and almost never less strict in dress than the brides mother. If this is to reflect the "male" corner of the wedding, I would not know, but looking through those I've attended it seems to be the rule.

Hence - a simple, neat summer dress with some decorations, (perhaps not black... ) composed to match the groom, not the brides mother.

Natural beauty, which is often difficult for the persons self to see, is what should be the real decoration. Don´t cover it up with bling.

Another thing, seldom thought of when divorced parents - if can do, check with the grooms other parent how he will dress, and match that. Please...
Mike, you are just wonderful aren't you?

Actually my daughter's stepmother called me and said that she was happy to take a back seat at the wedding, which I told her not to be so ridculous, she is part of the family now, and her little boy is the bride's brother.

I thought that was lovely of her.
Jul 29, 2009 7:07 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
venere08
venere08venere08Puglia and Autumn, South Australia Australia121 Threads 2 Polls 9,996 Posts
Sommerauer71: Mike, you are just wonderful aren't you?

Actually my daughter's stepmother called me and said that she was happy to take a back seat at the wedding, which I told her not to be so ridculous, she is part of the family now, and her little boy is the bride's brother.

I thought that was lovely of her.


It's refreshing to hear a happy story where mother of the bride and mother of the groom get on so well!
Jul 29, 2009 7:07 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
gingerb: I saw you more in something like these........

Oh I like those Ginger, very much, #5 is gorgeous and very me...

I have saved that page.
Jul 29, 2009 7:08 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
Sommerauer71: Oh I like those Ginger, very much, #5 is gorgeous and very me...

I have saved that page.
And #11 is sort of what my wardrobe looks like alot of the time, I like separates.
Jul 29, 2009 7:09 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
venere08: It's refreshing to hear a happy story where mother of the bride and mother of the groom get on so well!
Yes, he is not a bad old egg, he loves his daughter and he of course has to do his bit...

Like bloody pay for it all, hopefully!

grin
Jul 29, 2009 7:11 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
Guys? Look at the link that Ginger sent, the outfits are stunning...

I want them all.

I think they are very me.
Jul 29, 2009 7:14 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
#7 is also beautiful.
Jul 29, 2009 7:24 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
venere08
venere08venere08Puglia and Autumn, South Australia Australia121 Threads 2 Polls 9,996 Posts
Sommerauer71: It is a nice dress, now I am all excited. Look at the link Ginger sent, I insist.


Some absolutely gorgeous dresses/outfits, Sommer!!!

Buy as many as you can. One for pre-nuptial drinks, one for the wedding ceremony itself, one for the reception, one for... why not??? dunno
Jul 29, 2009 7:32 AM CST Has to be done, tips on being a Mother in Law..
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
venere08: Some absolutely gorgeous dresses/outfits, Sommer!!!

Buy as many as you can. One for pre-nuptial drinks, one for the wedding ceremony itself, one for the reception, one for... why not???
Oh I intend to, the night before, my father will insist on that. Old fashioned he is.

The pre nup drinks, the wedding and wedding breakfast and then the evening reception.

I can see me in bankruptcy courts over this affair.
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