Victoria Marie Bridal
I now offer special occasion wear from Richard Designs for mother of the bride / grooms & wedding guests. These wedding outfits come in a a wide range of style and colour to choose from here at our bridal studio in Cricklade, Wiltshire. More info
The Clothes Shop
Individual ladies clothes,hats and accessories to inspire all ages for all occasions. Specialising in Mother of the Bride outfits and Mother of Bride hats.Over 800 hats, fascinators in stock for weddings , garden parties , Ascot Hat Hire available More info
Truly Fascinating
Hand made fascinators and hats with detachable fascinators all of which can be colour matched to your chosen outfit for that special day More info
Marianne Fashions
At Marianne’s we're experienced in making our Mother of the Bride (or Groom) & wedding guests look fabulous for their special occasion. Situated at Cleadon Village, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. Designer outfits from John Charles, Ian Stuart & more. More info
Tia Tia Boutique
Tia-Tia is one of the best independent plus sized specialists in the UK stocking sizes 14 - 30. Mother of the bride & groom outfits in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Special occasion wear, dresses & accessories to match. More info
Lalage Beaumont
Lalage Beaumont specialises in designer mother of the bride outfits and occasion wear. Made from the finest materials, her unfussy and modern designs are fit for all of your special occasions. Made to measure wedding outfits London. More info
Good Golly Miss Molly Hats
Bridal headpieces, bespoke designs to match your wedding outfit, ideal for mother of the bride & groom, wedding guests and special occasions. Hat & fascinators arranged in a variety of styles and colours of your choice. More info
Mille Fleurs
At Mille Fleurs we design and make occasion hats. Perfect for important weddings or events such as Ascot. Our hats are made bespoke to each customer and can be dyed to match the outfit. Perfect for Mother of the Bride/Groom. More info
Cousins of Cheltenham
Our store in Cheltenham has new stock arriving daily with wonderful ladies lifestyle fashions with collections from Europe and beyond. Mother of the bride & groom wedding outfits in Gloucestershire. More info
Limelight Occasions
Mothers of the bride & groom look younger than ever before and want to wear figure flattering wedding outfits that reflect their personal style. Designer stockists for John Charles & Lizabella. More info
Collection of Sandwich
Mother of the Bride & groom wedding outfits in Kent. Designers include Frank Lyman, Joseph Ribkoff & Maria Bellentani stockists. Sandwich clothing boutique for special occasion outfits. More info
Edwina Ibbotson Millinery
Edwina Ibbotson is a professional bridal wear company based in London, London South West. Couture wedding hats made to order for your special occasion. More info
ANA ESPINA by Anaisa
ANA ESPINA by Anaisa . Bespoke hats and fascinators made to order for Mother of the Bride and Groom , weddings and any special occasion. My Hats are hand sewn ,exclusive and unique Haute Couture, bespoke outfits, handbag and accessories . . More info
Snooty Frox
Snooty Frox of Harrogate is an award winning occasion wear, evening wear, prom wear and casual clothing department store. Stocking over 50 designer collections and catering for sizes 8-24. More info
2 Tempting Hat Hire
Hat hire based in Sandbach, Cheshire. Traditional to flamboyant hats & fascinators to hire or to buy or even create your own bespoke piece. Our hats are ideal for weddings, special occasions the races including Aintree & Ascot. More info
Frox of Falkirk
Our gorgeous boutique boasts a vast selection of beautiful pieces. Whether you are Mother of The Bride or Groom, a wedding guest, attending a glamorous ball, out at the races or going on a cruise – we will help you find something to suit. More info
Fascinations of Larkhall
Mother of the Bride, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire. Condici, Ispirato, Veni, Gold by Michael H and Joseph Ribkoff More info
Sarah McAlister Hats
Sarah hand makes all of her wedding hats, headpieces and veils for brides, their mothers, guests and bridesmaids. Bespoke designs for mother of the bride / groom, wedding guests, the races & special occasions. London milliner, hats to buy or hire. More info
The role of the Mother of the Bride
Becoming the Mother of the Bride is at first a very happy moment, but as the wedding planning progresses it can be daunting, with sleepless nights over selecting a suitably “Mother of the Bride” outfit and a fabulous hat, as well as feeling that you are fulfilling the duties expected of you. As Mother of the Bride, the most important role is to love and support your daughter in the most cheery and optimistic manner possible as she goes through one of the most stressful times of her life. Every bride’s mother has a different role as each daughter is different and different mothers have different relationships with their daughters. So don't compare your role as the Mother of the Bride to others, and in particular to the mother of the groom; as long as you are supporting your daughter and doing everything possible for her you are doing an excellent job.
What not to wear
With so many designers focusing specifically on mother of the bride outfits there is no reason to feel you have to look frumpy. After all all eyes turn to the proud parents who traditionally arrive at the church or ceremony before the bride. It is therefore important to look your best without upstaging the bride! We will help you through the minefield of choosing an outfit as mother of the bride which you feel comfortable in, the bride likes, and hopefully does not clash with the outfit chosen by the mother of the groom.
Millinery and hats
Weddings are one of the few occasions that most of us ever wear a hat, and for some, the prospect is daunting. But shopping for a hat can be a lot of fun, and it’s well worth visiting a specialist hat shop, or milliners, to find the right hat for you and your outfit. Don’t assume a hat has to match your outfit exactly. A toning shade often looks stunning. Alternatively, opt for neutral black, navy or cream, which can be trimmed with feathers, ribbons, flowers or beads to pick up the dominant colour from your dress or coat. On the big day, hold your head high and enjoy that added sense of style.