Summary
- Be familiar with etiquette before shopping for your mother of the bride or groom dress
- Know the season, venue, formality, and colors of the event
- Identify your body shape
- Find your personal style by saving dresses and finding the common theme
- Shop in person with a professional stylist
It’s always exciting to present our new, elegant mother of the bride and groom 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 elegant, classic, youthful, and appropriate. They have inclusive sizing, good structure (meaning they aren’t a cheap dress sold online that will do nothing for your figure) 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!
General Rules
While many of the traditional rules have changed, there are still some guidelines that would be in your best interest to know.
1. Never, never, 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).
2. Do not wear the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. As the mother of the bride or groom, you should compliment the color palette.
3. The mother of the bride chooses her dress first. While some will say this doesn’t matter, etiquette says it does because traditionally the brides parents are paying for the wedding. Open lines of communication are needed here.
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 different than a fall or winter gown.
Venue/Aesthetic
Next is the venue or dress code. A black tie, Old Money, or Gatsby event aesthetic will require a floor length formal gown. 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 – think classic colors such as sapphire, navy blue 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, cocktail length 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 is an A-line more your style?
- Do you want to go with modern designs or stick to gowns with a timeless elegance?
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.
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!
Some of our pretty pink dresses:
Gorgeous emerald and sage green dresses:
Need a dress with floral print? How about:
Some of our gowns are available year round at a great sale price. Purchase off the rack, anytime!
Finding the most perfect, elegant 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 (not stuffy or judgemental!) and will make you look and feel fabulous on this most special occasion. Trust us on your big day!