Mama&#8217;s Girl

Mama’s Girl

March 12th, 2010 @ 1:39 pm by Mrs. Pudding
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I finally pulled the trigger on ordering the bridesmaids’ dresses! Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement in making this very difficult decision. I really couldn’t have done it without you!

How gorgeous are my Ladies?

Where did this hesitation come from? I am usually a very decisive person - very “down to business”. So what caused me to go so loopy?

I spent some time thinking about it, and realized that I had a hard time making the decision because I didn’t have Mama Pudding’s approval. It’s been really hard planning this wedding without having her immediate input (good or bad). Don’t get me wrong - Mama Pudding’s advice sometimes makes me want to pull my hair out. Still, I love her critical eye, and I know that when she says that something looks nice, it must really, truly be spectacular!

I finally ordered the dresses when Sister P took Mama P to a Canadian salon that carried the B2 line. Sister P tried in on, and Mama Pudding love it. The next day, I ordered the dresses.

Is anyone else planning their wedding far away from their mom? Do you miss her input?

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28 Responses to “Mama’s Girl”

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Miss Pinot Grigio (message) 1,410 posts, Bumble bee

You are not alone….I still seek my mom’s sound advice, even outside of wedding planning. It’s always nice to have a mother’s wisdom and input when making a decision. =)

Glad you went with these dresses, they are stunning!

3/12/10 @ 1:42 pm (reply)

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Ms. Library (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

I totally agree! I was lucky enough to have my mom come along to the Running of the Brides with me when I ended up finding my dress. Thank goodness she was there! She had to be my eyes and Miss Sox in the City’s eyes.

3/12/10 @ 1:42 pm (reply)

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worldfairy (message) 186 posts, Blushing bee

Miss Pudding, those dresses are GORGEOUS!

I’m planning my wedding thousands of miles away from everyone except the groom, lol.
My family, friends and bridesmaids are all in the UK and we’ve just moved to Toronto and the wedding’s in Spain so torn between excitement and worry as I’ll be buying my dress and the bridesmaids dresses without any of them to ask their advice.

Do you mind sharing how much those dresses cost and do they come in different colours? They are exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of : )

3/12/10 @ 1:47 pm (reply)

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gill84 (message) 725 posts, Busy bee

I hear you! Definitely miss my mom’s input. I’ve been trying to think of ways to keep her more involved, despite the distance.

3/12/10 @ 1:48 pm (reply)

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Carebear0613 (message) 164 posts, Blushing bee

Yes, I changed my wedding gown 2x because my mom was not there to see me in the dress :(. However, she did get to see a picture of it. I tried to include in as much as I can via email. My wedding is the very reason she got an email account.

3/12/10 @ 1:50 pm (reply)

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katmccart (message) 30 posts, Newbee

Yes. It is very hard and takes a lot of phone calls emails and mail in general. I travel once a month to take care of wedding business and be with her!

3/12/10 @ 1:52 pm (reply)

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Miss Pudding (message) 1,180 posts, Bumble bee

@worldfairy: They come in many different colours! We actually ordered them in Cayman Blue, which is a navy blue shade. They cost just under $180 in the USA, but I know that they were $230 in Canada (at least at the store that Sister and Mama P visited). They are very beautiful and flattering in real life!

3/12/10 @ 1:54 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

I am but I call my mom almost every day to talk about wedding stuff

3/12/10 @ 1:57 pm (reply)

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FrugalistaBride2011 (message) 166 posts, Blushing bee

My mom passed away 4 years ago and planning a wedding without her input is really hard, I can’t even pick up the phone and call to ask her for an opinon-I have to just go it alone and hope that I’m making the right decision.

3/12/10 @ 2:06 pm (reply)

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mander411 (message) 735 posts, Busy bee

love that dress! like seriously love it! and I seldom love BM dresses. I like my moms approval, lucky for me she always likes my taste LOL

3/12/10 @ 2:25 pm (reply)

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jtg

The dresses are gorgeous on both of your bridesmaids. Excellent pick!

3/12/10 @ 2:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

great choice, they look really lovely. i was very lucky in that my mom was with me on all my wedding dress shopping excursions, and yes, it was really nice to have her input.

3/12/10 @ 2:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your bridesmaid dresses - they look amazing on the girls!

3/12/10 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,216 posts, Honey bee

Those dresses are lovely!

3/12/10 @ 3:06 pm (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,622 posts, Sugar bee

My mom and I live a state apart and I have been making all wedding decisions on my own. I miss having her input even if I don’t like it! I even offered her to stay at my place! haha!

3/12/10 @ 3:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Parfait (message) 1,755 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m with you, Pudding. I really value my mom’s input, but since she’s all the way in Florida, I can’t always get it before I make a decision! Love the dresses, btw!

3/12/10 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

right now i’m not living in the same state as my mom and i hate it!!!! we talk everyday though so it helps. i can’t wait to move back so we can plan the wedding together

3/12/10 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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Stephanie

I live 2 states away…..2 big states!!! it is so hard! She was with me for dress shopping, and i didn’t realize how much i valued her opinion!

Now when I’m trying to get smaller things done (invitations, flowers, etc) I have to take pictures every step of the way and get her and my sisters opinion of everything before I commit to anything….it’s so ridiculous! and takes way more time that I normally would take…. I don’t know why i ever thought I could move away from my family!!!!

3/12/10 @ 4:04 pm (reply)

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LittlestBirds (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

I’m 3,000 miles from my mom, and it has been hard. The first time I went dress shopping without her out here, she was pretty much crushed that she wasn’t able to do that with me. I did do my first-ever dress shopping appointment when I visited her the week after I got engaged, and that actually ended up being the dress I bought, so that helped. Also she is flying out to see me for the week of her spring break (she’s a teacher) this month and we’re cramming in all the vendor appointments we can, so that she can be included in the vision. It’s hard though, I try to tell her about everything, but I never know if it’s going to make her excited or sad that she’s missing it.

3/12/10 @ 4:24 pm (reply)

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laurakem (message) 20 posts, Newbee

My Mom is over 2,000 miles away, so I definitely feel your pain! Luckily she is in town this next week, and we’re going on a wedding planning bonanza. She wasn’t able to come with me to try on dresses, which makes me sad. I’m hoping to stop by the bridal shop and show her my dress, even if I can’t try it on again.

Mommas are great!

3/12/10 @ 4:53 pm (reply)

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