We know that the main priority is your daughter on her wedding day, but deciding what to wear as Mother of the Bride is a big decision, too. It's a day that you want to remember forever and look back at photos of with joy, so finding the right outfit is no mean feat, and not always an easy one.
Choosing a dress for your child's big day should be a happy experience, so knowing where to look, and getting some tips on the best colours, cuts and prints is really handy.
Whether you're looking for a floral wrap dress to suit that 'country chic' aesthetic or a bold coloured tailored shift for a slick city wedding, there are plenty of Mother of the Bride outfits to choose from across the high street.
We've included everything from fitted knee-length dresses to flowing midi options and glamorous maxis, in a wide variety of prints and colours. Our edit also contains plenty of varied sleeved options that would be perfect year-round, with dresses from some of our go to occasion-wear brands, including Phase Eight, LK Bennett and Karen Millen.
Here, we've put together our favourite Mother of the Bride or Groom dresses that should suit all styles and fit in with everyone's budget so you can really feel your best on her big day, and ensure you turn plenty of heads. Whether you want to up the wow factor, tone it down, or fit in with the bridal party's colour scheme, there's something for every Mother of the Bride in this edit.
This stand-out modern floral print dress is the perfect floaty number for the mother of the bride or groom. With a flattering maxi length cut and high neck line, this dress will make you feel confident on your daughter or son's big day this year. We suggest styling it with some simple white court heels and statement silver jewellery.
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LK Bennett Robyn Petite Neon Garden Print Silk-Blend Dress
This stunning floral dress is simple yet sophisticated. Pair with a light blue hat and matching heels for a gorgeous mother of the bride floral look.
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Karen Millen Tailored Metallic Angel Sleeved Midi Pencil Dress
This subtle ice blue dress is the perfect elegant ensemble to suit any mother of the bride or groom. With a beautifully placed waisted bow. This dress immediately offers a unique and flattering silhouette.
With a romantic embroidered floral print, this dress is effortlessly elegant. Match with subtle lilac accessories for a stylish mother of the bride or groom outfit that helps bring out the blooms on this dress.
This elegant cornflower blue pencil dress will look great for any spring or summer wedding this year. With a boat neckline detail and three-quarter sleeves, this mother of the bride dress will suit any figure.
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Not a big dress fan? Not to worry, there are plenty of trouser suits and jumpsuits that are just as show stopping. It's asymmetric draping and silky fabric helps bring femininity to the jumpsuit. Match with a similar shaded fascinator and strappy cream heels.
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Phase Eight Delcia Fit And Flare Printed Dress
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Phase Eight Delcia Fit And Flare Printed Dress
This gorgeous cream leaf print dress is epitome of mother of the bride. Simple silhouette yet contemporary design, showcasing a luxurious pick for the big day. Pair with cream or green shaded accessories and gold jewellery to bring a complimentary element to the bold green.
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Coast Plus Size Premium Belted Organza Midi Shirt Dress
Coast offers a fantastic selection of dresses in larger sizes for Mothers of the Bride or Groom. This elevated navy shade dress (which goes up to a size 26) has a flattering belt attachment and balloon sleeves. Pair with clashing gold bangles and hoops for an added wow factor.
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Leem Graphic-print cowl-neck woven midi dress
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Leem Graphic-print cowl-neck woven midi dress
With blue being the colour of the season, embrace summer in full force in this stunning blue dress at your daughter or son's wedding. The draping cowl neckline is a big trend this year and will have you looking as the best dressed Mother of the Bride of the season.
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Cefinn Rosie Techni Voile Maxi Dress - Hot Pink Crimson
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Cefinn Rosie Techni Voile Maxi Dress - Hot Pink Crimson
Looking for a bright coloured dress? Follow the pink and red trend this year and opt for this gorgeous bow tie waisted dress as your stunning mother of the bride or groom outfit.
Featuring a flattering tie waist and flattering block colour paneling this dress in its rich navy shade is the dress to wear during the spring/summer months. Pair with simple accessories for a low-key mother of the bride look.
