Great Looks for the Mother of the Bride

The mother of the bride has a special place in the wedding ceremony. After the bride and groom, all eyes will be on her. She needs a look that is classy, elegant and will not overshadow the bride's ensemble.

Depending on the type of wedding, the length of the mother of the bride dress can vary. Afternoon and garden type weddings generally have tea length dresses. Night and formal weddings normally have floor length gowns. Some women enjoy wearing an elegant hat with their mother of the bride outfit. A closely fitting hat that matches the outfit is always a winning addition.

Shoes should be just a little bit of heel. Not too tall and unless you are tall, flats should be avoided. A little sparkle is fine on the outfit as well as her wrist. Favorite rings as well as a gold or silver toned watch with a diamond bezel is a perfectly acceptable accessory for the mother of the bride.

Some families have brooches and other jewelry such as rings and earrings that has been passed down from mother to mother to wear at their daughter's weddings. These treasured heirlooms not only have a classic look, they are also thought to have good luck when worn at the ceremony by the mother of the bride.

Make your daughter's special day just as special for yourself, dress to the nines and know you look absolutely as beautiful as when you yourself were a bride.
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