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Summary
- Know the season, venue, formality, and colors of the wedding
- Identify your body shape
- Find your personal style by saving dresses to your Pinterest board and finding the common theme
- Shop in person with a professional stylist
- Be familiar with etiquette before shopping for your mother of the bride or groom dress
It’s always exciting to present the new arrivals being added to our collection of elegant mother of the bride dresses.
We know that finding the perfect dress for your child’s wedding day can be overwhelming. Many mothers spend months looking at pictures of dresses online, and dreading the actual task of going somewhere to try on. This is where we excel.
The dresses we bring in for mothers of the bride and groom are modern styles, classic, youthful, and appropriate. They have inclusive sizing, good structure, and will work with all body types. Let’s look at the How To’s of narrowing down your options and then see some new beauties!
The Season/Location
The first thing to consider is the season.
The temperature will affect the dress you choose. A summer wedding or a beach wedding dress will be in soft pastels and lighter fabrics. An autumn or winter affair will be in jewel or deeper colors and appropriate for cooler weather.
Venue/Aesthetic
Next is the venue or dress code. A black tie, Old Money, or Gatsby event aesthetic will require floor length gowns. Metallic dresses are always a good choice for these themes, as are classic black dresses. A formal evening event may still require a floor length dress, but in different colors appropriate for the season.
Classic colors such as sapphire, wine, and deep purple dresses are lovely in the autumn and winter; colors like dusty rose, light pinks and pale blue dresses in the spring and summer. If the affair is informal or casual, tea-length mother of the bride dresses are appropriate.
Personal Style
Now that you have your guideline on the type of dress you need and the different color options, we can get into your personal style. What is the right dress for you?
- Do you like a short sleeve or long sleeve?
- Do you prefer V-neck or off the shoulder necklines?
- Do you feel great in a fitted gown showing off your curves or are A-line silhouettes more your style?
- Do you want to go with modern designs or stick to gowns with a timeless look?
If you aren’t actually sure of your personal style, look at the pictures of dresses you have saved. There will be a common theme in them.on theme in them.
New Elegant Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom Dresses
Now let’s take a look at some of our best sellers and brand new gowns!
Pretty pink and lavender dresses:
Gorgeous emerald and sage green dresses:
Floral prints:
Plus Size Mother Dresses
Proud to show off our elegant mother of the bride and groom dresses. These gowns are available year round for purchase off the rack, anytime!
Finding your perfect mother of the bride or groom gown that will make a lasting impression on your wedding guests is not as daunting a task as you think. Our selection at Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo includes breathtaking designs in luxurious fabrics that are perfect for your figure!
Proudly size-inclusive with many beautiful plus size mother of the bride dresses that are stylish and on trend.
Our stylists are friendly and will make you look and feel fabulous on this most special occasion. Trust us on your big day!
Mother of the Bride & Groom Dresses FAQs
Q: Can I wear white?
A. Never wear white. White is for the bride only and this is a strict rule. Do not get a white dress with flowers or lace appliques simply because it ‘doesn’t look like a wedding dress’. This color is off-limits to everyone but the bride, to every event (shower, bach party, rehearsal dinner, and wedding).
Q: Can I wear the same color as the bridesmaids?
A: Do not wear the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. As the mother of the bride or groom, you should wear a dress in a complementary color of the wedding palette.
Q: Who chooses first, mother of the bride or groom?
A: The mother of the bride chooses her dress first. While some will say this doesn’t matter, general rules of etiquette says it does because traditionally the brides parents are paying for the wedding. Open lines of communication are needed here.
Q: Can the mothers wear the same color?
A: Yes. Dresses even in the same color can look completely different based on fabric and style.
Q: The wedding is a casual type of wedding, should I wear a cocktail dress?
A: For an afternoon brunch wedding theme or semi-formal weddings, a tea length or cocktail dress is appropriate. Add your own accessories like wrist gloves and a hat to elevate the look.
Q: The wedding dress code is black tie. What does this mean?
A: Black tie dress code requires women to be in floor-length, elegant gowns and the men to wear tuxedos.
About Us
Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is owned by Franco and Wendy Salerno. We founded the store in January, 2013 with a mission of running an honest, kind, and family-oriented bridal and tuxedo business. The name is a combination of our two daughters, Daria and Deanna. Today, our business is a Bucks County staple and the go-to place for wedding attire. Our long-time employees are kind, genuine, and truly part of the family. The lasting relationships we have made with customers, vendors, and designers are something we are truly grateful for.
Our store received national recognition in July, 2025 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. In 2024, Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo was named a Top 100 Small Business in America by the US Chamber of Commerce. We have been featured by Apple.com, ABC National News, TLC’s “Say Yes: Wedding SOS”, the Wall Street Journal, Square, and Axios. We have over 1,000 Google reviews with a 4.9 rating, and listed in the Knot’s “Hall of Fame”.
Locally, we are active members of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, the Montco Gateway Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce), and the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce serving on committees and as board members. Franco was Treasurer, Executive Committee member and a Board member of the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce and their 2024 Mitchell-Conner award winner. He was also a board member of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce for many years. Wendy is a former Chair of the Women In Business, awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023, and named a 2025 Bucks County Parent Woman of Influence. Our daughter Daria is a former wish granter for the Make-A-Wish® foundation. We proudly partner with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Angel Gowns, Wish Upon A Wedding, and donate to local schools and community band, choir, and theater programs.