My Dress Disaster! Tips For Mother of The Groom!

Stop stressing, it’s not about you, it’s the Bride’s day. I had to learn that too 😅

If you used a credit card, call the card company and tell them you dispute the charges.....you'll explain what happened...that you couldn't talk to anyone at company.....most likely they will refund your money and investigate company as a fraud.....you were ripped off !!!!!!

Stop stressing Susan... Too much stressing over this wedding.... People will remember that you were there your smile in conversation... Not your jewelry your makeup your lipstick your hair or even your outfit...❤

Dear Susan, remember when you shared with us how your mother stressed herself out over how she would look at your wedding ? Your heart was troubled that she would do that. Tell you what, let it go. In all honesty you look beautiful every time you dress to go out. Your hair is lovely, your makeup is truly flawless, you always wear complimentary jewelry , and your taste in clothing is spot on. And ! You know how to present yourself with a flair that is uniquely yours. I am so upset for you that those dresses were a disaster. After all that thought, planning, excitement, anticipation it came to nothing. Well, you didn’t take that sitting down! Good for you.

A talented seamstress can retrofit those gowns for you.

I was Mother of the Bride for my one lovely daughter. I couldn’t lose weight. I was struggling finding money to pay for everything and charges just kept mounting. Suddenly, one week before the wedding, I found the most beautiful, perfect champagne colored formal dress with lace jacket. On SALE!! A seamstress hemmed it in one day. It all worked out. It ALWAYS works out. Don’t worry and lots of love❤

“Nobody say cats this week”😂🤣😂

I am disgusted with J.J. House! What they did is NOT acceptable! That is a major financial hit! I think you should keep finding ways to get this information out.... All the awful business aside, your so right about picking a color that makes you happy that makes you feel like a princess!!!

What caught my attention was your smile and the glow on your face. I think it's because of your happiness in selecting dresses for your son's wedding and all things connected to it. Oh, what a marvelous time...enjoy!!!

April of this year was my 25 year old grandson’s wedding. I hadn’t worn a dress in years so I ordered 3 dresses online. The dress I thought would be the perfect dress wasn’t anything like the picture but the $40 dress I chose two weeks before the wedding was perfect but the pockets made me look 20 pounds heavier. I remembered a seamstress shop so I took the dress, the shoes I would wear and myself to the shop. When I arrived her shop was full of prom dresses. She said I could have the alterations in a week, but the wedding was in 3 days. As I was walking out of the shop she said put the shoes n dress on and we’ll see what we can do. I picked up the dress that Saturday morning of the wedding. The dress and the wedding were beautiful! The $40 dress and the $60 alterations were worth every penny! Enjoy your son’s wedding. ❤

Please keep in mind that at most weddings, the only dress that is the center of curiosity and attention is the bride’s. Of all the weddings I have attended, I can’t even recall what any guest wore, but I do recall every wedding dress. Before my own wedding, my MIL made such a to do about her dress that I resented it, made me feel she thought this was about her. Just a bit of insight. You will look elegant and beautiful no matter what.

All of the dresses are lovely. I'm thinking about my grandmother at my wedding 45 years ago. We had a simple wedding in a country church. My very frugal, plain grandmother surprised me by wearing a long green gown! She even splurged and had her hair done! She was 79, and I never saw her more beautiful, or happier.

You will be the best part of your son’s wedding because if it wasn’t for you….he wouldn’t be having one. ❤

I forever look forward to seeing You each week like a special get together with a Best Friend !❤️🙂

You got this!! I'm at my granddaughter's 16th birthday party. I agonized over what to wear and it really doesn't matter...she just wanted me to be here. Happy Saturday, Susan.

She knows it’s the brides day. She just wants to look pretty and feel good about herself at each occasion. There’s nothing wrong with that and you can tell someone to stop stressing, but it’s excitement.

Susan, I attended my first grandchild’s wedding last November. It was a huge wedding and I probably didn’t know half the guests. Without going into details it was very important that I look okay. I already knew the wedding wasn’t about me without someone telling me. That was exactly what I told my friends when I asked their opinion about what type of outfit I should wear. I hadn’t been to a wedding for a very long time. Their response was, I am her grandma and no one else can take my place so wear something nice. I had trouble finding something I liked and could afford. I ordered mine off the internet for $45. Sounds crazy but it was perfect. I received many more compliments than I expected especially since I’m 72 but it was nice to receive them anyway. Susan, for me, and maybe for you too or any one of the ladies who are single and over 65, it’s not always that easy to enter a room alone….if you know what I mean. It’s not for me anyway and I’ve had years of practice. Oh sure, I put on my brave face and smile, but that’s not how I’m always feeling inside so for some to say to you, this day isn’t about you, well of course it’s not, you know that. But, you are his mother and you are definitely entitled and worthy of choosing a dress or outfit that demonstrates how happy and proud you are of him on his wedding day! As I mentioned in regards to styling and color of hair a few weeks ago. We all have an idea of what color or style we know looks best for our total look. It’s just that we don’t have these huge department stores anymore that have a whole floor full of event gowns or wedding gowns, so it makes it so difficult to find something when we can only see it online. I can’t wait to see the one you chose. The color sounds simply romantic and enchanting so I know it will do well with your overall look. Susan, You take whatever time you want to help you feel beautiful and confident which is exactly what your son would tell you.

My girlfriend and I had the same kind of problems with J and J house and ours were not custom. We were stand ups for our dear friend's wedding and told to find a dress we liked in taffeta cocktail style in deep jewel tone. By the time they came from China there was no time to start over, they took about three months to get. So I torn the entire dress apart and found the outer fabric was taffeta as expected, there were two inner linings. One of heavy flannel and the other was a shower curtain and then the lining. The bust was totally flat, no ease, no darts, no curve. I was a 38 DDD and size 10, 5'6" tall. The dress was so short, it was mid thigh and the cap sleeves were so tiny I couldn't move my arms. I worked for days trying to salvage the fabric to remake. Girlfriend went to the local David's Bridal and bought off the rack and her ordered dress went to a thrift store. WORD OF WARNING TO ALL OTHERS, DON'T EVER BUY FROM THEM. I'm so sorry you had this happen.

A famous saying of Billy Crystal, "you look marvelous darlin" in all the outfits. Your area is lush green, blessed with rain. The flowers are so pretty. Thank you for the duet at the end with sweet little Desi. ❤

I am 69 and my only child, a son, got married in March of this year. He is 30. I bought a dress from JJ's and then I got sick and lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks. The dress was about 2 sizes too large. I did not get it altered until two weeks before the wedding. I was a bit anxious being so close to the wedding. But what you said about not stressing out was so true. As I look back, my dress was perfect and I so enjoyed the wedding. The love between my son and his bride was awesome. Just enjoy every moment. I look forward to seeing you and Dessie every week.