Okay, so, a few weeks back, my daughter told me she was getting married. After the initial excitement wore off, it hit me – I needed a dress! And not just any dress, a mother of the bride dress. She’s having a spring wedding, and she mentioned she wanted a pastel theme, which got me thinking about soft, pretty colors.
I started by browsing online, just to get an idea of what’s out there. I typed “pastel mother of the bride dresses” into the search bar and, boy, did I get a lot of results! There were so many beautiful options, from blush pink to slate blue, in different styles and fabrics. Some websites, like La Femme, had a whole section dedicated to pastel dresses. I also found some great unique and custom options on other sites.
I then tried narrowing it down by looking at bigger stores. I checked out Saks OFF 5TH. They had a wide selection of mother of the bride dresses, and the prices were up to 70% off, which was a big plus! I also stumbled upon a few other stores that had beautiful options from brands like Kay Unger and Adrianna Pappel.
After a few days of online browsing, I decided to go try some dresses on in person. A friend recommended a bridal boutique at 82 LatrobeTce Paddington, Brisbane. The shop assistant told me that pastel colors like beige, champagne, or pink are pretty popular and traditional choices for mothers of the bride, and they had a decent selection in those shades.
I went in with a few dresses in mind that I’d seen online, but the shop assistant encouraged me to try on a variety of styles. She said it’s important to consider different shapes and fabrics to see what looks and feels best.
- First, I tried a flowy, A-line dress in a soft blush pink. It was pretty, but I felt a little washed out.
- Next, I tried a more fitted, sheath dress in a light blue. The color was lovely, but the style wasn’t quite right for me.
- Finally, I tried a beautiful lace dress in a pale lavender. It had a little bit of beading for some sparkle, and the fit was perfect. It felt elegant and comfortable, and I knew it was the one!
So, after all that searching, I finally found my perfect pastel mother of the bride dress! It was definitely a process, but it was worth it. I can’t wait to wear it on my daughter’s big day!
