Our pick of glamour pieces for mother of the bride and guest offer perfect style solutions for every type of wedding celebration
Mother of the bride outfits offer so much variety, tuning in to the many ways in which couples now choose to get married. We’ve rounded up favourite outfit ideas, whether you are attending a classic ceremony and party, a beach or destination celebration or a chic evening affair. With no rules to break, this is your opportunity to go for a look that suits your personality and your style.
Heads up
This fabulous hat is designed at the Battersea atelier of London milliner Edwina Ibbotson, a go-to for mother of the bride, bridal or occasion headgear. She’ll work with you to design the perfect bespoke finishing piece for your outfit, whether your style is a discreet fascinator or dramatic oversized hat. edwinaibbotson.co.uk
Cape glamour
This jewel-toned teal green dress and cape-effect lace overlay jacket with back fastening and dramatic wide sleeves is a stellar option for day-to-evening parties. Part of the Sassi Holford mother-of-the-bride and occasion collection, and available exclusively at her Fulham Road flagship store, it is neatly tailored and made to order for a perfect fit. Bespoke options are available on all pieces in this collection. sassiholford.com
Dream cream
This elegant wedding ensemble by Joyce Young is an elegant neutral choice for any season, consisting of a longer-length dress with floral detail at the bodice and a softly draped swing coat with turn collar and silk cuffs. As with all Joyce Young occasion pieces – which are made in her Glasgow workrooms and available through her London and Glasgow ateliers – there are endless options to tailor this look to your style and wedding theme. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
Long story
The new Pronovias Fiesta collection offers outfits for both wedding guests and mothers of the bride and groom. We love this full-length rich green gown with floral bodice and matching neat floral cropped jacket – perfect for making the transition from ceremony to evening party. The Fiesta collection is stocked at the Old Bond Street flagship store. pronovias.com
Pearl elegance
With a lovely pearl-sheen finish, this soft lilac-pink dress and jacket by John Charles is a classic mother of the bride outfit. It consists of a neatly tailored shift with soft floral pattern and floral motif at the hip. This is topped with a plain box jacket with elbow-length sleeves. johncharles.co.uk
Fifties chic
A lovely choice for an evening or summer party and eminently wearable afterwards, Suzannah’s Pearl Crescent midi in deep blue has a structured bodice with flattering wide neck and flowing circular skirt with pockets. Made of an Italian woven silk blend and lined in silk, it’s easy to accessorise with a picture hat and silk or cashmere stole. suzannah.com
Top dressing
Part of Lalage Beaumont’s autumn/winter collection, this dress coat features a lovely textured weave with fringe collar and cuffs – making it a smart choice for a formal ceremony. It’s worn here with a sleek grey tailored dress from the same collection, and would also look elegant combined with tailored trousers or a simple wool shift. lalagebeaumont.com
Sleek wrap
The perfect go-anywhere outfit, this wrap dress from Sassi Holford is a relaxed but chic choice for a destination or summer garden wedding. Tailored to flatter, and with elbow-length split sleeves, it has a flowing longer length skirt. It’s shown here in navy Italian crepe, and is also available as a bespoke order in your choice of colour. sassiholford.com
Floral romance
Joyce Young’s on-trend off-the-shoulder gown features a discreet hi-lo hemline and soft translucent sleeves for extra coverage. We love the retro flavour of the cut and the soft oversized rose print – standout day-to-evening glamour for a mother of the bride and easy to accessorise with a simple silk stole. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
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