As the Mother of the Bride or Groom it’s finally your time to shine – and look gorgeous to boot.

We believe the most important things to bear in mind when choosing your outfit should be:

  • shape – go for a style that most flatters your figure
  • colour – more important than being on trend is choosing a shade that suits you and that you are confident in
  • the Bride’s preference – it’s her special day so ask her what she’d like to see you wear!

Most weddings are planned two years ahead – if you rush to buy your outfit it may be slightly out of fashion by the time the wedding comes around.  For example, whilst fascinators were the done thing in 2017 we have seen a move away from them this year and a welcome return to hats.

Length is another consideration, with the most flattering being to the base of the knees thereby from a side view, it cuts at the slimmest part of the leg and front on it hides your knees.

Some weddings held late afternoon or early evening dictate long frocks. Long is also popular for weddings overseas or here in high summer because these dresses can be worn with wedge sandals and no tights – make sure you treat yourself to a pedicure!  Take a look at our range of Joe Browns occasion shoes.

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Location is also going to influence your choice of outfit. If your daughter is marrying in a church in Scotland, even in August, you will not consider wearing the same as for a wedding in Italy.

Etiquette indicates that the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom wear a jacket or coat with some kind of headpiece if the ceremony is in a church. We recommend the Emreco Abigail Coatigan in Haze/Ecru as a versatile outer garment for occasions.

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Apart from that anything goes – as long as you don’t upstage the Bride and wear the same colour!