A1.With regards
to your outfit, I would say something smart (I'm not sure if
you mean formal as in evening wear or suits and hats) but
something subtle and maybe not as attention grabbing as a traditional
'Mother of the Bride/Groom' outfit. However, this obviously
depends on your relationship with the Groom and your role on
the wedding day.
(Answered
by Tamryn Kirby)
A2.You should
still get dressed up but as a matter of courtesy check with
the groom & brides mothers what they will be wearing so
as not to buy the same style and colour.
(Answered
by Bernadette Chapman)
A3.
You have said that this is a formal wedding, therefore formal
dress is appropriate. Please remember you are important, this
is your stepson's wedding and you are the wife of the groom's
father you have every right to be there and be counted.
My advice to you is go for it! Get yourself a
beautiful outfit. The only thing I would say is try and find
out what colour the bride's mother will be wearing, as both
of you do not want to turn up in the same colour. Also avoid
buying from the high street, choose from an exclusive boutique
there will be less chance of similar outfits. Get your make-up
on, get your nails done and go strut your stuff!
(Answered
by Allison Safadi)
A4. this is
likely to depend on how much you figure in the groom's life,
and how well you get on with his real mother. If you get on,
then
I suggest you liaise... this would probably be a real comfort
to the groom to know that you were working together for his
special day.
However, if you don't get on, then I would suggest wearing something
formal, comfortable, but perhaps not too showy, as
1) you don't want to upstage the bride(!), and
2) you don't want to cause any problems on the day; especially
as it sounds like you are being very considerate of everyone's
feelings.
You may want to speak to your stepson about attire again, so
you and his mother don't clash, or indeed wear the same/similar
outfit!!
(Answered
by Emma Pirie)
