Mother of the Bride Dresses for Your Most Prominent Wedding Guest

You've finally found that perfect wedding dress for your big day. Since your wedding day is also your mother's big day, many brides and their mothers find shopping for the mother of the bride dress together a special bonding experience. Every bride needs a place to start, so use this guide to find the most beautiful mother of the bride dresses for your most prominent wedding guest.

Silky Silver Mother of the Bride Dresses

Many brides love to see their most prominent wedding guest in a classic, silver mother of the bride dress. The color silver symbolizes maturity, modesty and reliability—a perfect color for any mother on her daughter's wedding day.

Short and chic, you'll find the Hammered Shimmer Jacket Dress with Tiered Skirt Style a great dress choice, as its fabric is illuminated in any light with a silky sheen effect to perfectly compliment a beaming mother. This dress features a tank dress with an empire waist embellished with jewel and sequin detail. Also a flattering choice, your mother will love the 3/4 sleeve jacket, which offers extra coverage, and the tiered knee-length skirt that compliments any figure.

Often a bride and her mother have different styles and tastes, but it's hard not to agree on the modern Jacquard and Shantung Short Jacket Dress Style, a best-selling dress for the mother of the bride. This U-neck tank dress with rhinestones comes perfectly paired with a three quarter sleeve mandarin jacket embellished with sequins that add just the right amount of sparkle.

Perfect Purple Hues for Mother of the Bride Dresses

Purple is the color of ceremony and represents wisdom and nobility, so what better color for a mother of the bride dress? You and your mother are sure to find the right dress in this much sought-after hue.


For a daring, trendy mother of the bride, you and your mother will love with the Chiffon Tier One-Shoulder Dress with Scarf Style. This dress looks especially flattering on mothers who want to show off those toned arms, and its tiers flatter a lean body type. This dress also comes with a silky scarf, which your mother can convert into a fashionable cover up.

Demure and elegant, many brides and their mothers agree on the Charmeuse Short Bolero Jacket Dress Style. Brides love this dress for its understated sophistication and mothers appreciate the effortless comfort of this style. This simple silhouette features a short slight A-line skirt and ruched detail at the waist paired with a three quarter sleeve charmeuse bolero for a comfortable and modern touch of class.

Classic Black and White Mother of the Bride Dresses

A dash of black and a touch of white equals the classic and timeless mother of the bride look. Simple and flattering, many brides and their mothers find these elegant and modern colors the best choice for a mother of the bride dress.

The embodiment of charm and delicacy, the Portrait Collar Knit Dress with Lace Skirt Style also allows a mother of the bride some edge. Marrying grace and comfort, this dress features a portrait collar that extends gracefully off the shoulders and a comfortable knit bodice, which provides the perfect contrast to the slim beaded lace skirt.

Your most prominent wedding guest will find herself with a lot to do on her daughter's wedding day and comfort is often key. Mother of the brides love the Stretch Taffeta and Chiffon Two Piece Pant Outfit Style for its flowing stretch taffeta and chiffon fabric that will prove comfortable enough to wear all day or all night. This fashion-forward two piece pant outfit also features ruffled floral detail around the neckline, and a bow at the waist.

Brilliant Blue Mother of the Bride Dresses

Blue is the color of water and the sea, symbolizing femininity, life and purity, a perfect color choice for a mother of the bride dress. Made in a brilliant bright blue, the Long Iridescent Taffeta Mock Two-piece Dress Style will have your most prominent wedding guest looking radiant. This iridescent taffeta mock two-piece dress has a portrait collar and side ruched top that looks great on any body type. In addition, its long full skirt adds the perfect touch of elegance.

If you and your mother want a more light blue hue, consider the Three Quarter Sleeve Shantung Short Jacket Dress Style. This two piece ensemble consists of a three quarter sleeve mandarin collar bolero and sleeveless tank dress. The beading is accented on the mandarin collar and waist band of this dress, offering just the right amount of embellishment.

You and your mother want to find the perfect dress to match the vision of your wedding day. Once you find that perfect wedding gown, it's time for you and your mother to begin the mother of the bride dress search. Remember, finding the perfect mother of the bride dress for your most prominent wedding guest can often prove a wonderful bonding experience with your mother. Good luck on your big day!