Wedding Ideas: Mother of the Bride

Looking for mother of the bride advice? Read our top tips below, and find your nearest mother of the bride boutique here…

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Top ‘Friends’ Wedding Looks To Recreate

With the recent reunion special, Friends has returned to its place as one of the nations' favourite shows - could we BE any more excited? Our 6 favourite New Yorkers have given us plenty of iconic 90s fashion which provides inspiration to this day. And, this is not restricted to everyday looks! Friends has had enough wedding episodes, from Ross and Emily's jaw-dropping (for ALL the wrong reasons...) ceremony to Monica and Chandler's heartwarming love story. So, for every Friends superfan out there, here are the top Friends wedding looks that can inspire your own wedding outfits!

10 Outfits Perfect for the Contemporary Mother of the Bride from Coast

The mother of the bride holds an important role in a wedding party. So, deciding on the best mother of the bride outfit to wear on your child’s special day is often one of your most important duties! We have partnered* with Coast to show you the gorgeous options from their mother of the bride and groom collection.

Mother of the Bride Speech – Officially a ‘Thing’!

She’s been your biggest cheerleader through each stage of your journey, from lisping toddler, to door slamming teen, to grown up(ish) woman suddenly picking out table linen. And seeing as your mum knows you so well, who better to give a speech at your wedding?

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An Essential Guide to Choosing a Mother of the Bride Outfit

The mother of the bride holds an important role in a wedding party. So, deciding on the best mother of the bride outfit to wear on your child's special day can be quite stressful. Here, we have everything you need to consider when choosing a mother of the bride outfit.

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The Best Mother of the Bride Pics For Your Wedding

People always say that the two things you will keep from your wedding day are your rings and the photographs. You may wish to have your mum as a key feature in your wedding photographs. If so, we've put together some of the loveliest Mother of the Bride photos from our Real Weddings to inspire you for your own wedding day photos.

The Bride & Groom’s Parents

Is your son or daughter engaged? Congratulations! You're probably really excited about the wedding and want to help as much as you can. This article looks at the roles of the parents at their children's weddings.

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Get your mother of the bride outfit for 50% off with the Charisma of Fawley sale

Please note: This sale is no longer live.

Guides for Brides award winners Charisma of Fawley are holding an amazing mother of the bride and mother of the groom sale, meaning you can get your wedding outfits for up to 50% less! Charisma of Fawley is Hampshire's largest stockist of wedding outfits, and stocks sizes from UK 8 to 28. Read on to find out more about their occasionwear sale...

Shopping for your Mother of the Bride Outfit

Once the date is set and the bride has found her dress, now is the time to shop for your all-important mother of the bride outfit. We have a few general tips to consider when shopping, as well as specific boutiques and designers around the country who will help make you feel comfortable and confident on this special day.

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Dressing a Mother of the Bride/Groom with Ian Stuart

“No matter what background you’ve come from, it doesn’t really matter as long as you want to feel fabulous for your special event." Making sure the Mother of the Bride feels comfortable and confident on her daughters special day.

How to be a stylish Mother of the Bride/Groom

After taking the World by storm with her new occasion wear collection, we’ve been chatting to the one and only Sassi Holford. We want to find out how MOTB’s or MOTG’s can avoid those easy fashion pitfalls and top tips on how to be stylish but comfortable.