Choosing an outfit for any wedding can be very confusing. In this post we at Girl Meets Dress have covered the Mother of the Bride and put together the ultimate dress code guide. Check out the mother of the bride section at Girl Meets Dress for great mother of the bride dresses to rent!

The fashion for most mothers of the bride is a dress or a suit-like outfit. A simple design in a striking colour, accessorised with beautiful jewellery may look better in photographs than something very fussy. Overly bright colours and patterns should be avoided. Hats are traditional – but by no means compulsory – at weddings and can be a stylish addition to the outfit. See our Accessories section at Girl Meets Dress, we have a great selection of hats suitable for weddings!

It’s worth to take into consideration timing and place – daytime weddings and evening affairs have their own explicit sets of dress codes. For the day, you want your fabrics light and colours bright. In the evening, it’s more acceptable to flaunt beads, sequins, and other sparkles in darker hues.  If the wedding is an evening or black tie event then the mothers of the bride could wear an evening gown.

The choice of shoes of the mother of the bride should be stylish yet comfortable. Again, timing and place matters. Choose your shoes carefully in case the wedding is taking place outdoors in a park or vineyard etc. 

Follow the bride’s cues about style, color, and degree of formality. She and the groom set the tone for the event. Ask for advice from the bride ad do not argue against the suggestions. Also compare notes with the groom’s mom – you’ll both feel more comfortable if your elegance is in sync. If you follow tradition, the mother of the bride should be allowed the first opportunity to choose a dress so you don’t end up with the same one. 

Jasper Garvida –

Nina Dress

Beulah London –

Blossom Dress

Madderson London –

Marnie Dress

Roksanda Ilincic –

Elwood Dress

The Girl Meets Dress team have selected our favourite Mother of the Bride dresses for this Autumn.

This autumn it’s all about patterns and gorgeous dresses with sleeves (to stop you shivering with the cold approaching fast)! At Girl Meets Dress, we know that just because it’s your daughter’s wedding doesn’t mean that there won’t be any attention on you, after all… you are the Mother of the Bride!!!

At Girl Meets Dress, no matter the theme/location/colour palette of the wedding, with over 4,000 dresses and 150 designers we will have something for you! Be sure to look at our Mother of the Bride page, where we have selected some of our favourites. From dresses with sleeves to  lace dresses – we have many fabulous dresses in all shapes and sizes.  

We have mother of the bride designers that have graced the catwalks, so why not choose one for your daughter’s wedding? Our accessories section also includes mother of the bride hats, jewellery and bags to complete your mother of the bride outfit. 

Below we have narrowed it down to some of our beautiful must haves!

Enjoy and remember to book an appointment at our cosy Battersea showroom….

The Erdem Etta Print Dress is eye-catching in all the right ways! The delicate floral print and figure-flattering shape achieves a feminine and sophisticated look. It is a sexy and age appropriate dress that will be perfect for a wedding or engagement party.

The Sabitri Dress Navy Rose by Beulah is chic, detailed and comfortable. This is your failsafe dress in terms of style, proportion and being able to actually dance at your daughter’s wedding!

Anna Sui’s Lace Overlay Dress is stunning for a winter wedding. Elegantly feminine with its scalloped hemline and deep V-neckline, this dress is perfect if detailed tailoring is what you’re after.

The Susara Papaya Dress by Amanda Wakely is flattering for every figure. This bold colour is striking but not overwhelming. The body-sculpting fabric, waist-defining peplum and elegant sleeves will guarantee a fabulous photograph.

Remember to see the rest of our Mother of the Bride dresses x

The Silver Painted Lady by Beulah

We all know that the Bride is the most important person on the wedding day – but she has an easy job of finding an outfit to wear…she may have to try on many dresses to find the perfect one but at least there are limitations.  The Mother of the Bride has a very difficult job, finding a dress which is flattering and smart for the occasion – and she’s got a few more years on the bride!  You’ve tried numerous diets to lose those extra inches for the wedding but with all the cake tasting and stress-drinking, it’s been made difficult.  Here are my suggestions on gorgeous mother of the bride dresses which are suitable for all shapes and sizes!

This glitter dress by Zetterberg is a perfect length, coming up just above the knees, with a high neck oozing sophistication.  The bronze sequin embellishment makes this dress appropriate for the big wedding day – but remaining extremely elegant.  With a lovely v-neck shape on the back and a zip, you’ll have free hands to help the bride in and out of her dress.

This beautiful green lace dress by Elise Ryan is a bodycon off-shoulder with an open section to the back.  The beautiful colour and lace detail will help to cover up any lumps and bumps you may be worried about. (Make sure to also check our shapewear collection).  The colour allows this dress to be ideal for a winter wedding or a colourful summer wedding.  Don’t be afraid to wear colour!! (But it is also available in black)

This dress by British designer Amanda Wakeley is just sensational.  This thick scuba material is the most flattering material for any figure.  The slight peplum detail on the waist line and subtle vertical lines add detail whilst also extending the dress.  The mid-length sleeves are also flattering for another of those womenly problem areas!

If you are still struggling to find the perfect dress – contact one of our stylists to help you out! We also have a gorgeous collection of hats and fascinators available for hire.

Your little girl is all grown up and now you need a mother of the bride outfit. Girl Meets Dress are here to help you find your ideal mother of the bride dress and make it easy for you so you can concentrate on making sure everything runs smoothly for your daughter.

Dress hire from GMD is a great way to find the best designer mother of the bride dresses for 2014 and hire them for affordable prices. We deliver straight to you and offer an advance try on service to take away any stress and make sure you’re prepared. After all, you want to look good too! Think of all the photos!

If it’s your only daughter’s wedding, then the day will be a pretty big occasion so why not treat yourself to a designer mother of the bride dress for a fraction of the price? Even if you have lots of daughters, at these prices you can always rent another fab mother of the bride dress! Shop our A-Z designers to find your perfect dress/dresses!

Grab this Stella McCartney Ridley Woven Dress in advance for a spring wedding. The beautiful floral print will compliment any age. To complete your mother of the bride outfit add some of our rental accessories; you can choose from our jewellery, bags and mother of the bride hats such as the Bundle McClaren Honor fascinator. Combine the beautiful butterflies on this head piece with one of our mother of the bride dresses and everyone will be asking where you got your outfit from!

The Christopher Kane Tulle Sheath Dress will add some glamour to your mother of the bride outfit. The monochrome effect is great for a winter wedding, so rent now to get this dress in time for the day! Pair with a blazer or fur shrug for some extra warmth.

So your mother of the bride outfit ideas have been ignited… What are you waiting for? Search our dresses and mother of the bride hats to secure your outfit for the big day!