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As I’ve mentioned, my mother has put in countless hours sewing all sorts of things, major things (veil, BM dresses, Asian tea ceremony outfits, ring pillows, etc.), for our wedding. The latest project was my reception dress, which I told her to make ONLY if she had the time. Of course, she barely pieced together her own dress before finishing mine.
Unfortunately, she didn’t like the dress that she made. I had sketched out something that I thought she’d look good in, but it didn’t translate very well. Good thing it’s not totally finished. I called her today and told her not touch it. I bought a dress for her.
Here it is!!! She loves blue and Champagne, and I think the jacket has a slightly Asian feel with the brocade, Trapunto stitching and high collar. I hope she likes it.
Did you have a lot of input on your mom’s dress, or did she choose one on her own?
More than likely, I will also be buying my mom’s dress. I hope I can find one that she likes! Is that one from Nordstrom’s? They seem to have the best selection.
I helped my Mom find hers but she made the final selection. It just came in the mail from Nordstrom’s this week and she say’s it’s perfect. I can’t wait to see it.
I love the dress you got your mom. Where did you get it?
Thats what my mom wore!!! I hope she likes it because my mom LOVED IT! And everyone ooooh and ahhhed and gushed over how great a dress it was.
@Miss Beagle: Yes, Nordstrom!
@bnd: I hope she does!!
@evarenee: I hope it looks great!
@Miss Mascara: It’s the least I could do!
@Rikawuli: Nordstrom!
@mdarrah: Really!!! AWESOME!! I’m sooo happy to hear that!!!
That is a gorgeous and elegant dress! My poor mommy bought an awful outfit when she was overseas, so my sister and I went shopping and bought her four dresses!! Needless to say, we had a huge input on her dress.
That dress is gorgeous. My momma would look spectacular in it! Thanks for posting. 
My mom waited until the last minute to get her dress for my sister’s wedding, and so far she’s doing the same with my wedding. My FMIL is itching to buy her dress (she’s already shopping around!) but she’s kindly waiting for my mom to choose first. I wish she’d do it already!!
awesome pick! you have great taste!
my mom purchased hers at a resale shop. shes pretty eco friendly and also loves a bargain so she couldnt resist.
i told her if she feels good in it, then its perfect.
That was really sweet of you I love the dress you chose for her too, Very classy!
My mom just told me the other day she purchased a dress she thought she might wear to my wedding 5 years ago!!! i didn’t even know my guy yet at that point! craziness. I’ve never seen it, but maybe next time I make it back to the east coast.
oh wow!! very elegant! i’m love the top too!
my mom tailormade a qipao (cheongsam) at the same dressmaker that made my wedding dress. she did it on a whim when she went with me to pick mine up! ha!
Very sweet, Miss Perfume! I wish I had input with my mom. She bought two dresses that are the same, and is planning on cutting one of them up and attaching it to the other one, to make it long. She has not started this yet. You know how soon the wedding is!!! 
At least I snuck her into a store this week and got her to order a black jacket! eeep.
That dress is fabulous. My mom keeps asking if its ok if she wears gaucho pants. This might have concerned me, but i trust my mom’s style. Also she appears to be giving me unstated veto power, since she keeps asking if that is in fact ok. Mom’s not a gown kind of person, and our wedding is going to be so casual (and the weather probably very warm)that i think it will work just fine.
My mom & I both loved the idea of her wearing her wedding dress (don’t worry, it’s not white!) from her destination wedding in Jamaica 2 years ago It was perfect!
Oh, & the gown you purchased is perfect! Love the blue & brocade!
I love this dress. So not the typical mother of the bride look, with all the old lady beading and such. So unique but very classy looking. I bet your mom will love it and look just stunning wearing it. What a thoughtful thing for you to do
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Mrs. Perfume, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Consultant (and Part-Time Professor) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 41, Consultant Engagement Date: May 13, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Venue: The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia About Me: I'd like to think that I'm a modern day Little Edie Beale. Only not as..."talented". More realistically, I'm a foodie who can't bake; a dancer and dilettente; an art collector with a penchant for the whimsical and subversive. I live in the city and adore the country, but not much in between. I like smart design, great craftmanship and good value. Most of all, I love the new vintage aesthetic: classic, sweet, delicate, bespoke. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for a culinary arts degree rather than a PhD; but wouldn't trade Mr. P for the world.
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