Your daughter is ready to get married and you are excited to share in planning a wedding to celebrate the couples' love. As you make preparations for the big day, you realize that you are the mother of the bride and you need a special dress, too.
Consider the following tips to choose a great mother of the bride gown that will enhance the beauty of your daughter's wedding:
- Ask your daughter what colors she is using for the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. Choose a color that blends with that color, but not the same color. The bride's mother gets first choice of the color to wear over the groom's mother.
- Do not wear white because it is reserved for the bride and avoid black because you are not in mourning.
- Choose a color that is flattering to you hair and skin color without overshadowing the bride or her wedding party.
- For a formal wedding, choose a long gown. For an informal wedding, a short gown is lovely. Getting a dress with a jacket is versatile and lets you cover up if there is a chill as you go from day to evening.
- Size is irrelevant – select a dress that fits you well so you can be comfortable, relax and enjoy your daughter's wedding day.
We have three suggestions for gorgeous, well-fitting mother of the bride gowns. One of our favorites is the 9120 Blue Mother of the Bride Dress because it makes a stunning fashion statement without being overstated. The straight design flattering for most figure types and the embellished bodice adds sparkling appeal. Made of soft, shiny blue material, this gown is ideal for a wedding during any season of the year.
If you prefer a short dress, an attractive high end design is the 12362 Tempting Teal Short Dress. For a less formal wedding where a short dress is suitable, this is the ideal choice. Ample straps in the front and back are encrusted in glittering rhinestones to add glamor. The fitted waist and hips offset the full, silky, flowing skirt to your knees to make you want to dance at your daughter's wedding all night.
Finally, the quintessential dress for mom to wear to her daughter's wedding is the 8325 Green Mother of the Bride Dress. This classic green gown has cap sleeves and a embroidered tone on tone green bodice for timeless appeal. The subtle round neckline is appropriate for a mother to modestly show off her neck and arms in a refined manner. The straight skirt flows smoothly from the bodice, giving this long, one-piece gown the appearance of a two-piece.
Your daughter will be proud of you when you thoughtfully select an elegant gown that adds to the ambiance of her special day.