Check out our pick of glamorous outfits for mother of the bride and groom and guests who want to stand out from the wedding party crowd
Our selection of mother of the bride and wedding guest outfits range from simple summer dresses and chic suits to gorgeous gowns for an evening gathering. With something to suit all styles of celebration – from formal affairs to evening and destination weddings – each of these picks will ensure you stand out from the wedding crowd.
Blue note
Perfect for a summer or destination wedding, this glamorous ensemble is by John Charles. Featuring on-trend embroidery on the dress, it’s also available with coordinating bolero and hat. Stockists include the London and Manchester Nigel Rayment boutiques. nigelraymentboutique.co.uk
Frill me
The Summer Ruffles gown from Suzannah is made of sheer silk georgette with a printed strapless inner and the soft floral pattern and decadent frill along the length of the gown create a fabulously romantic look for a garden-party wedding. It can also be made to order in other colourways. suzannah.com
Travelling light
Destination weddings need something a little lighter – especially if you’re making a weekend of the wedding celebration. This eminently packable Jacques Vert shift (left) fits the bill perfectly for warm-weather glamour, offering a simple silhouette with a floaty chiffon layer to add movement. And if you need to pack something more formal, we love the new-season collection’s spotted suit. jacques-vert.co.uk
Silk glamour
This silk two-piece from Joyce Young is the last word in elegant wedding dressing for a mother of the bride or groom. A simple sleeveless dress with embroidered peplum jacket, it has a glamorous diamante belt detail and is made to measure. The suit is available in a range of colourways, as is the embroidery on the jacket. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
French dressing
Made of intricate corded French leavers lace, this dove grey shift dress is lined in silk satin for a flattering fit with a little stretch. The scooped neck, three-quarter sleeves and body skimming shape make this a great investment piece for a wedding party. It’s shown here with a floral side-slice hat, and can be co-ordinated with one of Suzannah’s chic coats. suzannah.com
Top form
This form-fitting lace Mykonos dress in a summery shade of pale blue features oversized florals mixed in with smaller daisies. We love the simple cut and the fringes on the short sleeves. It’s designed by Fenn Wright Manson and is part of a covetable occasion collection inspired by the Mediterranean. fennwrightmanson.com
Cocktail queen
This cocktail gown with flattering wide neckline and elbow-length sleeves features stunning metallic embellishment to ensure you glitter after dark. Part of the new Rosa Clará occasion collection, it is stocked in the UK at Nigel Rayment’s London and Manchester boutiques. nigelraymentboutique.co.uk
Rosy future
A choice design from the fabulous new Sassi Holford mother-of-the-bride and guest collection, this hi-lo gown has a wonderful black rose embellishment on the bodice, with elegant floral trails extending down the skirt. As with all Sassi Holford gowns, this is designed and made in Somerset, and you have lots of options for bespoke. sassiholford.com
Black magic
Bridalwear designer Katya Katya Shehurina also has a stunning collection of special occasion gowns. We love this lace Hermione design with paler underslip. Great for a destination or evening party, it features oversized bows on the shoulders and soft panel pleating in the skirt. shehurina.com
