Being the mother of the bride can be a little stressful. The next most important outfit, after the brides of course, is the mother of the brides outfit. At Girl Meets Dress we understand that being the mother of the bride places you in the spotlight, so we have carfully selected our favourite mother of the bride dresses to hire  to ensure you look fabulous on your daughters big day. Here are our top mother of the bride picks to hire staright from GMD HQ.

1- LIBELULA / Millie Dress

This polka dot blue Libelula gown is feminine and pretty and would make the perfect dress for a summer wedding.

2-  ETRO / Paisley Print 

This dress will get you noticed, the bright and fresh design adds a fun touch to the classic cut of the dress.

3-  BEULAH / Blossom Dress

This Beulah gown was created  for weddings with its scattering of soft pink blossoms, layered skirt and key hole neckline it would be the perfect outfit for a summer wedding.

4-  MADDERSON LONDON / Erica Dress

This Erica dress is an elegant mix of a classic cut with a modern twist, the classic white dress and fuchia stripes complement each other and  create the perfect ensumble for a wedding.

5- SUZANNAH / Lawn Party Silk Dress

This dress is simple and chic with a bright golden sash being the focus of the dress it is an elegant and fun option to hire .

6-  BEULAH / Rapunzel Blue Heart Gown

This long gown is pretty with its simple cut and cinched in waist adding a feminine touch, its  flecks of brown and blue hues create a lovey neutral tone to the dress.

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With Spring well under way, the Summer is fast approaching, and it is officially Wedding Season. Weddings are exciting, not only for the bride, but also many others including the mother of the bride, friends, family and bridesmaids dresses. Girl Meets Dress has a Wedding Boutique with dresses and accessories to suit everyone, to ensure that you look suitably dressed for any upcoming weddings you might have.

It’s a girl’s worst nightmare to turn up to an event wearing the same wedding guest outfit as someone else (especially a wedding with friends and family to impress!). Most people will take to the highstreet to hunt down dresses for weddings at an affordable price – but who needs high street when you can have designer? With a selection of designer dresses that suit every girl’s taste, you can’t go wrong by finding a dress to rent from Girl Meets Dress.

Over the next few weeks we will feature different blog posts dedicated specifically to different people attending a wedding, from the mother of the bride to the bride herself! So keep your eyes peeled for some inspiration for dresses to wear to a wedding…

But before that, here’s some ideas for some summer wedding outfits:

 1. For the Mother of the Bride: Alice and Olivia Natalie Belted Dress

This summery floral mother of the bride dress is perfect with a classic cut and flatteringly nipped in at the waist for the perfect hourglass figure. Simple, yet chic, you don’t want to upstage your daughter after all! – As worn by Made In Chelsea star, Fran Newman-Young.

2. For the Wedding Guest: Alice and Olivia Papina Dress

Wedding guests have a hard job – they’ve got to find a dress that is impressive though still not too much, all while leaving a good impression! This Alice and Olivia dress is perfect because of the block bright colour for summer, adding interest with mesh inserts – wedding guest outfits don’t have to be boring!

3. For the Bride: Elliot Claire Cream Toned Gown

This wedding dress by Elliot Claire is a traditional ivory colour, with beautiful embellished detail at the front, and an interesting cut at the back – a bride can look gorgeous without breaking the bank! We have a few unexpected wedding dresses at GMD, including lace wedding dresses, so why not take a look for some wedding ideas!

4. For the Bridesmaid: Diva Sophia Una Gown Purple

Traditionally long in length, this bridesmaid dress fits the bill, in a lovely lilac hue, perfect for summer. This celebrity dress was worn by girlband members of The Saturdays at Una Healey’s wedding.

5. For the Honeymoon: Stella McCartney Pleated Stitch Dress

Not forgetting the honeymoon when the bride can relax and unwind after the stressful planning of the wedding! Look gorgeous for your husband in this bright bodycon dress by Stella McCartney while sunning yourself in an exotic location!

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.

Wish your daughter was getting married in the summer? Don’t worry you can still wear flowing floral mother of the bride dresses for a winter wedding! You just need to wrap up warm!

Florals can be worn all year round. For winter the best florals are darker – blues and purples are great. Leave the pinks and yellows for spring/summer!

A floral pattern is perfect for your mother of the bride outfit as they are ageless and create a feminine look. At Girl Meets Dress you can hire a number of floral mother of the brides dresses for great prices. 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. Hiring dresses and accessories from us will guarantee any mother of the bride outfits are ones to remember!

Here are some of our beautiful floral prints for your mother of the bride outfit:

The Erdem Etta Print Dress is a gorgeous mother of the bride dress in a blooming pattern. The figure flattering fit will make you feel amazing. Team with some black court heels, a blazer and a clutch. Add a coloured scarf using one of the feature colours of the pattern to help keep you warm.

The Etro Paisley Print Dress is super chic for your mother of the bride dress. The browns and reds create an autumn vibe making it the perfect floral print for the colder seasons. Wear with a cream fur jacket to fight off the cold and choose a simple mother of the bride hat to make sure the attention is on the dress.

The Moe Dress is another mother of the bride dress from Erdem. The blue and purple flowers make this dress an eye catching number and the satin detailing will make you feel ultra feminine. The dress is great to transfer from the day time ceremony to evening glamour for the reception. Pair with black pin-thin heels and a dark jacket. Add some accessories in contrasting colours.