Dress Ideas for the Fashionable Mother of the Bride

All eyes will be on the bride, but her mother (and the groom’s mother) still have to look fantastic for the wedding. While the standard fare for the mothers of the bride and groom used to be fairly dowdy, this is no longer the case. There are plenty of fashionable dress ideas for today’s mother for the bride or mother of the groom.

Formal and Fabulous

For a formal wedding, the mothers can opt for a full-length evening gown. Three-quarter length sleeves add a glamorous touch to these styles while giving you a bit of extra coverage.

Fun and Flirty

Shorter length dresses are wonderful for mothers of the bride and groom. They allow you to show off your legs while still maintaining an age-appropriate and role-appropriate style.

Additional Accessories

Another thing for the mother of the bride and mother of the groom to consider is their accessories. These include items such as boleros and capelets that can give a nod to skirt suits while still being on trend.

Colorful Choices

The mother of the bride and mother of the groom should wear a color that is in keeping with the wedding colors, but not the same as the bridesmaids. You can also opt for neutral tones, with dusty pink, dark silver, and champagne being traditional and stylish choices.

The best way to find the perfect dress for the mother of the bride and mother of the groom is to come to our Gilbert bridal salon. We can help you find the perfect dress for any occasion, whether you’re the bride or her mother! Give us a call today to find out more!

The Perfect Something Blue

Even the least traditional brides opt to have something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue for their wedding day. The something blue gives you a chance to be creative and add a bit of fun to your wedding attire.

If you’re shopping for something blue and want it to really make a statement, consider a blue wedding dress. Non-white dresses are a big bridal trend for 2013 and 2014. A pale blue dress is a delicate style, while a deep sapphire tone is an elegant choice.

From L to R: "Zara" from Ivoire by Kitty Chen, "Vera" by Kitty Chen Couture,  "Cinderella" from Ivoire by Kitty Chen. All available at Suzanne's Bridal Boutique.

A white dress can be accented with blue, too. A sash is the perfect way to add a splash of color while still wearing white. Sashes are available in a wide range of colors, and can suit many different styles of gown.

Our seamstress, Suzanne, added the blue accents to this gown by Moonlight Bridal.

Of course, there are many more ways to wear your something blue. Blue accessories are great for many brides. Blue shoes can be a fun way to add color to your outfit, while blue jewelry can be a classic choice.

Blue bows accent this satin heel from Dyeables by Benjamin Walk. Available at Suzanne's Bridal Boutique.

To find your perfect wedding dress, and your perfect something blue, come by our Gilbert bridal salon today!

Finding a Gown as an Older Bride

Searching for your perfect wedding dress can be fun, but for many brides it can also be stressful. If you’re an older bride, you might not feel like you can wear some styles of gown. However, whatever your age, there is an ideal gown for you.

The main thing to think about is what you find comfortable and beautiful. If you really love a particular style of wedding gown, there’s nothing to stop you from wearing it. There are no etiquette or style 

rules that put age limits on wedding gown styles!

If you don’t feel like wearing a big white gown is right for you as an older bride, you don’t need to wear one. Instead, you can wear an evening gown in another color, or even a bridal suit.

Before you make any decision about what you should or shouldn’t wear for your wedding day, you should come to an excellent Arizona bridal salon. At Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique, our experts can help you find the perfect wedding style for you. Give us a call or come by our Gilbert salon today!