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Just Said Yes March 2019

Bridal shower etiquette

Grace, on February 15, 2019 at 1:37 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 23

Hey there! i really need some advice on bridal shower etiquette. I was helping my mother try and find something to wear to my first and only bridal shower and she comes out of the dressing room wearing a white top and some colorful pants. I politely expressed to her that I was under the impression...
Hey there!

i really need some advice on bridal shower etiquette. I was helping my mother try and find something to wear to my first and only bridal shower and she comes out of the dressing room wearing a white top and some colorful pants. I politely expressed to her that I was under the impression that the bride was supposed to be the only one to wear white at the bridal shower. In doing this she got very upset at me stating that it wasn’t hard enough for her to find something to wear and considering she is the mother of the bride she can wear white because she is supposed to hold a small place of honor as well. While I understand where she is coming from, part of me is disappointed because as this is the only shower I am getting, I was hoping to be the only one wearing white. I know this is a very small thing and I am in no way trying to sound selfish making it all about me but I am feeling very conflicted as it doesn’t seem that my mother is even caring about my point of view. I realize her feelings, however she already had her showers when she got married and it would be nice to just let this one be about me. I don’t know if I am wrong for feeling this way or how to even approach the situation.

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    I understand your concern as there us kind of an old stigma that only the brides wears white but i think that has kinda gone away. Alot of brides dont even wear white to there showers anymore. Please consider yor outfit is not the main event of the day its being showered with love from your gals. Just like at your wedding i guarentee someone will be wearing white but its just sn outfit so you will have to except it
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  • Joanna
    Devoted February 2016
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    It's only the shower, not the wedding. You don't get to dictate what people wear. What happens when you talk your mother out of wearing a white top (just the top, even! For goodness' sake!) and one or more other guests show up wearing white? Are you going to send them home to change? Have t-shirts available for them to wear over their offensive white clothing?

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  • Laura
    Just Said Yes May 2024
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    Honestly, what’s most important than other people opinions on this matter is how YOU feel. If YOU don’t want your mom having the same color which by the way I totally agree with and just had the same issue with my mom then That’s okay!!! It’s YOUR time and if you already struggle with a narcissist mother( maybe yes or maybe no) this can be triggering which these other reviews are not taking into consideration. I agree the bride should only wear white out of respect for the bride as it is her time. Own what YOU want and everyone can have their own shower and wedding and do what they want. Own how YOU feel. That’s what is most important.
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