Just as the wedding day is a big day for the bride, it is for all family involved, especially the mothers of the bride and groom. Within this production of a lifetime, the mothers of the bride and groom play a key role, so why not look the fabulous part? When choosing a dress for the wedding day, mothers of the bride should keep in mind some key Mother of the Bride dress tips:

Follow the lead of the Bridal Party: In selecting a dress for the wedding day, mothers of the bride and groom can look to the bridal party for the level of formality. The bride will have a specific idea of what she wants the bridal party to wear, that being said the mothers of the bride and groom can easily play off of the selected colors and level of formality for selecting their perfect dress.

Color coordinate with the season: Spring weddings blend well with lighter hues and pastels dresses. Summer weddings work well with colorfully toned dresses. Fall weddings blend well with deeper toned dresses, and champagne is a color that transcends all seasons, when it comes to dresses. When searching for that perfect mother of the bride dress, keeping the colors of the season in mind can help to narrow down the search.

Compromise with the bride: If the bride has some dress suggestions for you, hear her out. Have her send you pictures of her ideas for you. It is important for the mother of the bride to also be comfortable with what she is wearing, so try to find a happy medium between what the brides’ vision is and what will be comfortable for the mother of the bride to wear.

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Luxury wedding designer brings together industry elite, city officials to Las Vegas for exclusive event.

Las Vegas, NV – June 4, 2012 – Las Vegas, Nevada has long been the wedding capital of the world with an established chapel wedding industry, but has not yet “cracked the code” on the luxury wedding industry. On June 4th, 2012 at the unique MEET event center in downtown Las Vegas, luxury wedding and event designer Jerri Woolworth will be designing and producing an extravagant celebrity wedding industry event for the purpose of bringing the luxury wedding market to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas holds more weddings than any other US city, but has yet to be recognized as a premier destination for luxury and high-end weddings. “It’s really a shame that Las Vegas hasn’t seen the reception that cities like New York and San Francisco have seen to the luxury event market. Our city is a perfect destination for these kinds of events” says Arthur Keith, former General Manager of The Cosmopolitan hotel and casino.

Jerri Woolworth will bring author, style icon, and founder/executive editor of Wedding Style Magazine Grace Ormonde to Las Vegas for an private book signing to introduce Ms. Ormonde to the Las Vegas city leadership and wedding community, including members of the LVCVA and the Mayor’s office. Through this exclusive, invitation-only event, Jerri Woolworth looks to bring this extremely profitable market to her home of Las Vegas.

Jerri Woolworth has been designing and producing some of the world’s most luxurious events for over 20 years. She is a Wedding Style Magazine Platinum List member and has produced hundreds of events for such clients as the NFL, former US Vice President Al Gore, Country Music Television, Dolly Parton Productions, E! TV, and many others. Find more online at jerriwoolworth.com.

1. Paris: Paris, France is the world’s capital for romance making it a superb location for a couples’ honeymoon. A visually stunning location, Paris offers lots to do for a couple looking to snuggle up together. Paris houses several fantastic intimate eateries, Château’s to explore, beautiful gardens such as the Luxembourg Gardens, and of course the remarkable Eiffel Tower. Paris, France is riddled with culture, fabulous wine, and music setting the mood for a one-of-a-kind honeymoon to remember.

2. Venice: Venice, Italy also known as the “City of Romance” offers couples on their honeymoon a trip unique to any other. Venice, is home to some of the worlds most distinguishably amazing art and ambiance. One of the most popular activities for honeymooning couples in Venice, are the Gondola Boats. Having been around for more that 10 centuries, the Gondola Boats offer an experience in romantic history. While in Italy, honeymooning couples can also enjoy some of the magnificent culinary dishes the city of Venice has to offer.

3. Hawaii: The Hawaiian Islands make a fantastic honeymoon location for couples looking to relax or become active. Hawaii offers a slower pace, more relaxing, vacation feel to a honeymoon, that can and has been appreciated by several honeymooning couples for years. Couples that honeymoon in Hawaii together can enjoy a luau produced by locals, island boating tours, zip lining, and much more as far as local activities go.

4. Jamaica: The island of Jamaica makes for one honeymoon destination to remember forever. Jamaica offers picturesque days and nights that set a perfect mood for any couple celebrating their love. The island offers lots of activities for active couples, phenomenal food, and one-of-a-kind tours. The lush landscape creates a paradise of romance full of beautiful flowers and lush greenery, plentiful with fruit and exotic animal life. Jamaica is home to a rich culture that offers year round hospitality.

5. Napa Valley: Napa Valley, CA is a honeymoon getaway that can provide ultimate relaxation for any honeymooning couple. Napa Valley provides exquisite tours, wine tastings, enjoyable spas, and activities for couples. The peaceful rolling landscape of the Napa Valley offers serenity to visitors unlike any other. For wine lovers- this is the place to experience. Napa Valley offers several vineyard tours complete with wine tastings. Activities local to Napa Valley include biking, kayaking, picnics, and much more.

6. Bora Bora: Bora Bora is an ideal island travel destination visited by world travelers by the thousands year round. A perfect location for honeymooning couples, Bora Bora offers visitors fantastic island ambiance, one-of-a-kind hospitality, culture, and delicious culinary decadence. Active visiting couples can enjoy activities such as parasailing, boating, water skiing, diving, and much more. Bora Bora offers lush landscapes that create a beautiful romantic setting for any honeymooning couple.

7. Fiji: Fiji is a perfect honeymoon destination for island loving couples. Fiji provides top notch hospitality to visiting guests, especially those celebrating wedding and honeymoons. The islands provide phenomenal unique photo opportunities, romantic packages, tours, fantastic cuisine, and much more. Fiji offers relaxation as well as tons of activities for honeymooning couples. Relaxation options include Spas and Massages, while activities include golf, snorkeling, sky diving, and much more. Fiji makes for a glorious setting for any island loving honeymooning couple.

8. Australia: Australia is known for it’s extremely friendly and incredibly active populace, one of a number of reasons as to why it makes such a great honeymoon location. In terms of beautiful and varied scenery, Australia’s is hard to beat. Australia offers the awe-inspiring Great Barrier reef, the rugged Outback, and urban/urbane cities chocked full of upscale dining options heavily influenced by Europe and Asia. An excellent location for a couple that enjoys the great outdoors, Australia offers all sorts of activities including boating expeditions, zip-lining, snorkeling, and much more.

Where are you planning to have your honeymoon? What sort of things are important to you in selecting your honeymoon destination? We’d love to hear your thoughts and comments!