Need Help with MOB Dress and MOH Dresses!!!!

melaniemarie121

I need advice on what to do with both my mother's dress and my MOH dress. I am having a summer wedding and the theme is very classy/simple elegance with pops of color and sparkle.  I like clean simple lines and have a very modern taste. That being said, my sister is my MOH and I really want all the girls in the same dress, length, and color. I like the uniformity of it all. On my sisters dress we were going to add a broach or other accesory to make her stand out. She is upset and wants either a different color or to wear a long dress. Any ideas on how to maker her stand out from the other girls without changing the dress?  Here is the dress, they are going to shorten it and the color is a coral/pink. 

http://www.theknot.com/bridesmaid-dress/b2/b2078?src=par

Also my mother wants to wear a long dress and I just feel like a short dress fits with the wedding better since it is going to be in Aug and very hot. Thoughts??  

clnyu

It's your wedding, your day, your vision.  If you want the girls all in the same dress at the same length, than that is what you should have.  Period.  I'm sorry, but it's very unfair/immature of your sister to try dictating what the bridal party looks like.

That said..... I respect that you are trying to reach a happy medium!  I was going to suggest a sash for her dress, but not sure if it would actually work with that style dress. Might be worth a try.  Or maybe she can wear a hat/hair piece? (for ideas: http://www.janetaylormillinery.com/)

As for your mother... I would actually let that one slide.  If she's anything like my mother, she is probably worried about all the vericose veins she acquired during pregnancy    If she feels more comfortable in a dress with coverage, let her have it.  She can still do something that is flowing and summery, so she won't look out of place.  As the MOB, she can march a bit to her own style drummer anyway!  My mother actually did pick out a knee length dress, but it's a fall wedding and she will be wearing stockings 

Maggie0829

Agree that your sis needs to suck it up.  The bride has final say over what the wedding party will wear.  Period.

As for your Mom, she can wear whatever she wants.  You do not have a say over her attire since she is not part of the wedding party.  If she wants to wear a long gown then she can.

melaniemarie121

Thanks for all the advice! I agree about my sister but didnt know if I was just being inconsiderate or a bridezilla. It's nice to hear that I am not being out of line. I love the idea of a different bouquet or a hair piece! I will find some way to make it known she is the MOH. These were all great ideas. As far as my mom goes I think you guys are right and im sure whatever she chooses will be beautiful! Thanks again!!!