Another week, another wedding post. I hope you all aren’t tired of them yet and have liked that I am rolling them out a little at a time. There is just so much to share and recap! I’ve loved the feedback I’ve gotten from you all on them so far. I wanted to share all about mother of the bride dresses this week, as today is my mother’s birthday! This post is also geared towards mother’s of the groom, as I think the same attire is suitable for both moms on their kid’s big day. I’ll be sharing a bit about the process of finding my mom her dress, any issues we ran into, and sharing a ton of different options to help ensure that your mom ends up in the perfect dress!
When helping my mom find a dress, she had a lot of things she wanted. I sent her so many gorgeous options, but if they weren’t long, with sleeves, and something she could wear a regular bra with then they wouldn’t work for her. This made me really use the search filters when looking at options to send her. Most women have something they are insecure about, so a lot of options to ensure they end up feeling their best is important!
When it comes to colors, I think the same guidelines apply as for being a guest at a wedding (see this post and this post). Think about the time of year, the dress code, and the setting when picking out a dress. The goal is to find something that is appropriate for all of those! Darker colors like navy and black are gorgeous for Fall or Winter weddings, but I love keeping it on the lighter side in the Summer, particularly for outdoor weddings.
I’m breaking down dresses based on several categories for you below to help with narrowing down the search. If you or your mom need help with finding more, feel free to reach out! I really had so much fun helping my mom find a dress for her that she felt beautiful and comfortable in and would love to help ensure everyone feels the same!
First, I’m sharing dresses for the Mom not afraid to show her legs. The first below are those in lighter colors that include both those that show off the arms and those that cover them.
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Again for the mamas who can rock a shorter hem, but in darker colors. These include both sleeveless and those with various sleeve lengths.
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Next up, long dresses in lighter shades. These are perfect for Summer weddings and there is a nice mixture of some with embellishment and some without, so no matter what the attire you can find something that will work!
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Finally, long dresses in darker shades. These are perfect for weddings in the cooler months or for indoor weddings at night that are black tie.
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My mother-in-law wore this gorgeous dress that comes in a few colors and my mother wore this beautiful gown. Don’t they both, and my sister-in-law, look absolutely stunning?! (Insert heart eyes emoji here!) Hopefully this helps you or your mom when searching for the perfect dress! There are so many amazing options in every price range above, but if budget is really no concern at all, then check out this stunner of a shorter dress or this gown. Fun to dream, right?!
It’s been so fun finding new ways to connect with all of you as I share more from our wedding. I always love hearing from you! If there is something specific you want to know about– let me know and I’ll be sure I cover it in an upcoming Wedding Wednesday post. XO
Photos by Stephanie Parsley Photography
