Mother of the Bride and Groom Outfits
As a parent of the couple you'll be in photos all day, greeting guests and probably dancing. Choose something elegant that matches the wedding's formality and lets you move.
Matching the wedding
Ask the couple about colors and formality. Garden weddings suit lighter fabrics and soft colors; evening and winter weddings suit velvet, crepe and deeper tones.
Dress or separates
Tea-length and midi dresses, elegant jumpsuits or a tailored suit all work.
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How to choose
- Order early to allow for made-to-order time and alterations.
- Bring a wrap or jacket for chilly venues.
- Comfortable shoes matter on a long day.
- Check the seller's measurements carefully.
Skip these
Skip white and ivory unless the couple asks, and anything you'd have to adjust through the photos.
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What should the mother of the bride wear?
Something that matches the wedding's formality and palette. Ask the couple first.
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