Mother of the bride

sunnyporty · Post by **sunnyporty** » 27 Jan 2006, 17:43

What am I going to wear

after all I am the mother of THE BRIDE oir will be come June 16th. Mr S does'nt have to think as he's only the FATHER OF THE BRIDE and his outfit is supplied. Aunties Uncle and Cousins just have too look smart and feel good but I'm THE MOTHER.I was taken to a Bridal fair last Wed night by daughter and grand daughter ( who by the way is in charge of ALL the bridesmaids )Shes 6 today 27th by the way so she's bound to know what she's talking about.Anyway there were outfits at this fare that were specifically for MOTHER OF THE BRIDE and grand daughter said she would pick me something.
The models came out one by one and I'm sure none of them were under 75 but I kept an open mind. This went on for an hour or so with a sprinkling of wedding dresses in between. Near the end the music died down just enough for grand daughter to be heard saying in a loud voice... WELL NANA I'VE SEEN THEM ALL AND YOUR RIGHT THEY'RE ALL RUBBISH...Needless to say all eyes were on us we just smiled and went to look at the wedding cakes. Still have'nt got my outfit

dccairns · Post by **dccairns** » 27 Jan 2006, 17:47

SP, Lauren Elizabeth sells some very nice wedding outfits and will be getting her new stock in soon.

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 27 Jan 2006, 17:58

...and you could get yourself some beautiful special made jewellery (for you and the bride) from Portobello resident Jill McDougall: http://www.tiarasdirect.co.uk/

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 27 Jan 2006, 18:02

Perhaps Jill would be interested in the online business directory?

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 27 Jan 2006, 19:45

[quote="sunnyporty"]What am I going to wear

after all I am the mother of THE BRIDE oir will be come June 16th. Mr S does'nt have to think as he's only the FATHER OF THE BRIDE and his outfit is supplied. Aunties Uncle and Cousins just have too look smart and feel good but I'm THE MOTHER.

Know just how you feel Sunnyporty but what about the MOTHER OF THE GROOM - I have that honour in June this year too

I have't actually started to look for an outfit yet but friends and work colleagues have suggested I check out a Designer Shop called NITYA which is in MacArthur Glen at Livingston. I suppose it all depends on what kind of outfit you are looking for. My main priorities are its got to be blue and I have my heart set on some kind of trouser outfit, and I will definitely not be wearing a hat

Mr Lizzie actually suggested I should just wear the outfit I bought three years ago for my other sons wedding as I had not worn it since

Can you believe that

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 27 Jan 2006, 21:18

Sunnyporty, try chique in Jeffrey Street

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 27 Jan 2006, 21:22

Lizzie wrote:I will definitely not be wearing a hat

Lizzie why don't you try a fasinator? My mum wore one at our wedding last year and it was gorgeous - just set her outfit off a treat and she didn't have squashed hair which you tend to get when you take a hat off

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Jan 2006, 22:09

But Sunnyporty lives in Cumbria!! Doesn't she?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 Jan 2006, 23:19

Lizzie wrote:I have't actually started to look for an outfit yet but friends and work colleagues have suggested I check out a Designer Shop called NITYA which is in MacArthur Glen at Livingston. I suppose it all depends on what kind of outfit you are looking for. My main priorities are its got to be blue and I have my heart set on some kind of trouser outfit, and I will definitely not be wearing a hat

Nitya is lovely Lizzie. There's a real Eastern feel to the clothes - fitted or flowing long sleeved tunic style tops, embroidered sleeveless vest tops, lined chiffon or raw silk trousers- with lovely rich natural fabrics (silks/chiffons/linens) and colours. At least that was what it was like last time I visited, which is probably over a year now. I used to visit MacArthur Glen much more when I worked out in Livvy, but I haven't been there for quite a while now

Ed · Post by Ed » 27 Jan 2006, 23:23

Lizzie wrote:Mr Lizzie actually suggested I should just wear the outfit I bought three years ago for my other sons wedding as I had not worn it since

Can you believe that

Your other son got married 5 years ago!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 27 Jan 2006, 23:52

SORRY SON

Doesn't time fly

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 27 Jan 2006, 23:54

Poppy wrote:But Sunnyporty lives in Cumbria!! Doesn't she?

Does she

Didn't realise that - sorry SP - maybe there will be a branch down there

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 28 Jan 2006, 11:37

Nitya is lovely Lizzie. There's a real Eastern feel to the clothes - fitted or flowing long sleeved tunic style tops, embroidered sleeveless vest tops, lined chiffon or raw silk trousers- with lovely rich natural fabrics (silks/chiffons/linens) and colours. At least that was what it was like last time I visited, which is probably over a year now. I used to visit MacArthur Glen much more when I worked out in Livvy, but I haven't been there for quite a while now

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Thanks Marya - NITYA sound right up my street - I'll be paying them a visit as soon as their new spring stock comes in

Of course I will also be checking out Porty's Lauren Elizabeth too

- that goes without saying.

Thanks to Sandra for the tip about a Fasinator instead of a hat - not too sure quite what they look like but will definitely check it out on Google

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 28 Jan 2006, 12:11

Maybe we could have a POL ladies trip to McArthur Glen?

I need to get an outfit for various events this year too.

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 28 Jan 2006, 12:28

Lizzie wrote:
Thanks to Sandra for the tip about a Fasinator instead of a hat - not too sure quite what they look like but will definitely check it out on Google

You can often get new ones quite cheap on eBay...

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 28 Jan 2006, 12:49

Poppy wrote:Maybe we could have a POL ladies trip to McArthur Glen?

I need to get an outfit for various events this year too.

Great idea Poppy

Count me in

Thanks BB will check eBay out

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 28 Jan 2006, 21:49

Lizzie wrote:Thanks to Sandra for the tip about a Fasinator instead of a hat - not too sure quite what they look like but will definitely check it out on Google

Lizzie you are welcome to see photos if you want, or better idea I could post one of my mum online, will follow

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 29 Jan 2006, 14:56

Sandra wrote:
Lizzie wrote:Thanks to Sandra for the tip about a Fasinator instead of a hat - not too sure quite what they look like but will definitely check it out on Google
Lizzie you are welcome to see photos if you want, or better idea I could post one of my mum online, will follow

Thanks Sandra that would be great, I checked them out on Google but it would be nice to see what they actually look like on someones head

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jan 2006, 19:16

Lizzie

This is a fascinator! My mum and sister and me also star!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 29 Jan 2006, 19:25

Lovely picture Sandra, don't you all look bonny

Where was that taken? it looks really familiar

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jan 2006, 19:26

Royal Terrace Hotel gardens, they are beautiful

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 29 Jan 2006, 20:01

Thanks for that Sandra, don't you look lovely, you are all so colour co-ordinated

I will certainly try out a fascinator once I've got my outfit. It looks a lot better when actually seeing someone wearing one - rather than it just lying there like a wee dead bird

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jan 2006, 21:58

Lizzie wrote:Thanks for that Sandra, don't you look lovely, you are all so colour co-ordinated
I will certainly try out a fascinator once I've got my outfit. It looks a lot better when actually seeing someone wearing one - rather than it just lying there like a wee dead bird

Thank you Lizzie.

My mum got her outfit (which she spend more on than she had wanted to!)and then thought ooops same colour as bridesmaid and flower girls then my sister decided to go same way colour wise, my dad even wore shirt and tie co-ordinating - it was really lovely.

Fascinator definitely good choice!!!

very chic!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:22

WaaaaaHH! Just got a call to invite me & Mr P to a civil partnership ceremony in Inverness in less than 4 weeks!! This calls for emergency shopping trip ASAP as I don't have anything suitable to wear!! Shame!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:28

Poppy wrote:WaaaaaHH! Just got a call to invite me & Mr P to a civil partnership ceremony in Inverness in less than 4 weeks!! This calls for emergency shopping trip ASAP as I don't have anything suitable to wear!! Shame!!

Poppy have a look in Eleanor R - some nice wedding esque outfits!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:28

Aw! What a lovely photo Sandra

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:31

Marya wrote:Aw! What a lovely photo Sandra

Thank you!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:38

Sandra wrote:
Poppy wrote:WaaaaaHH! Just got a call to invite me & Mr P to a civil partnership ceremony in Inverness in less than 4 weeks!! This calls for emergency shopping trip ASAP as I don't have anything suitable to wear!! Shame!!
Poppy have a look in Eleanor R - some nice wedding esque outfits!

Will do. Had a look the other day and didn't see anything suitable for me ... but then again wasn't looking for wedding type stuff then.

Mind you, I might have to wear thermals up there!

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 10 May 2006, 21:20

sunnyporty wrote:What am I going to wear after all I am the mother of THE BRIDE oir will be come June 16th. Mr S does'nt have to think as he's only the FATHER OF THE BRIDE and his outfit is supplied. Aunties Uncle and Cousins just have too look smart and feel good but I'm THE MOTHER

Hello Sunnyporty
I just wondered if you had your outfit for your daughters wedding yet

Not long to go now

I've got mine all organised at last - thank goodness

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Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 10 May 2006, 21:31

Lizzie wrote:
sunnyporty wrote:What am I going to wear after all I am the mother of THE BRIDE oir will be come June 16th. Mr S does'nt have to think as he's only the FATHER OF THE BRIDE and his outfit is supplied. Aunties Uncle and Cousins just have too look smart and feel good but I'm THE MOTHER
Hello Sunnyporty
I just wondered if you had your outfit for your daughters wedding yet
Not long to go now
I've got mine all organised at last - thank goodness

$\:D/$ $\:D/$

Ho! I've not got nuffink yet for Plug's No 2 daughter's wedding the week before Baby Lizzie's wedding. I'm just gonna wear any auld tat a week later.... oops!

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