Here at One Fab Day, we are always getting asked to recommend modern and stylish mother of the bride (MOTB) or mother of the groom (MOTG) outfits. While the bride and groom are the main stars on their special day, it is the perfect time for their mums to shine bright too. They have been dreaming of this day all their lives too!
Many classic MOTB/G ensembles can feel quite ageing and not reflective of the way most women dress normally. To help with your search, we’re bringing you 20 magical MOTB looks from our real weddings to inspire. From black-tie celebrations to a relaxed garden parties, these breathtaking outfits will suit every kind of dress code.
Magical Mother of the Bride Style We Adore
1. Trudy’s mum was a golden goddess for her Tankardstown House wedding blending countryside charm and elegance with a touch of royalty.
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2. Alyssa’s micro castle wedding was a masterpiece in modern monochrome style and her mum’s gown with a statement ruffled neckline was enchantingly elegant.
We’ve found a similar style on Azazie.
3. The bridal party style at Jennifer Wrynne’s castle wedding was exceptionally elegant. Her mum Mary wowed us by opting for a sensationally chic jumpsuit while Colm’s mother was breathtaking in blush.
4. Ciara’s mother wore a beautiful botanical dress which was spot-on for her floral-filled country house wedding at Ballybeg House.
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5. Sequins need not be reserved for Christmas weddings as Laura’s mother demonstrates so fabulously.
6. An elegant cape detail made Karen’s mum’s classic dress feel so contemporary for her relaxed and utterly romantic Bellingham Castle celebration.
We’ve found a similar style on Karen Millen.
7. Those who want to embrace brightness should take cues from Jessica’s mum who looked absolutely resplendent in lime green for the sun-kissed city ceremony that was followed by a festival garden reception.
8. When your mum is your ‘something blue’! Mary Kathryn’s mother sparkled in a floral tulle dress for her breathtaking Bridgerton-inspired garden wedding at Cashel House Hotel.
We’ve found a similar dress on Adrianna Papell.
9. Vanessa and Josh tied the knot with a beautiful barn wedding at his family home and her mum’s lemon yellow dress with a pretty floral print complemented the lush scenic setting beautifully.
10. A taffeta shirt dress is always an effortlessly sophisticated option. Bride Kathryn channelled Old Hollywood glamour for her elegant summer wedding and her mum looked like a silver screen starlet too!
11. What a stylish duo! From the sparkling sequins to the 3D petals, we are so in love with beautiful textures in these looks for Paul & Maitiú’s super stylish Virginia Park Lodge wedding.
12. For her daughter Leah’s classic black-tie wedding with regal flair, Mary looked every inch a queen in her strapless ballgown with a vivid cobalt blue floral print which was accessorised with a diamond Newbridge Silverware necklace and bracelet and a pair of Grace Kelly earrings also from Newbridge that her mum gave to her.
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13. A sky blue sparkling boucle midi, what a flawless choice for an elegant summer Kilshane House wedding. The sleek silver clutch and beaded heels offered the perfect amount of lustre.
14. Nuala wanted a bright, classical and seasonal outfit for her daughter Grainne’s Christmas castle wedding. She was a vision of true elegance wearing a winter white dress with statement cape sleeves.
15. Hannah’s mum brought bold and beautiful brightness for her whimsical and romantic garden celebration.
16. For a floral-filled summer celebration at Virginia Park Lodge, Danielle’s mum wowed us with her textural dress boasting romantic 3D florals and ruffles. Her sculptural headpiece was the perfect finishing touch?
We’ve found a similar style on The Outnet.
17. Feminine and sophisticated, Kathryn’s mum’s baby pink column dress with a bow neckline was a captivating choice for a spectacularly elegant Dublin city wedding.
We’ve found a similar style on Club L.
18. Sequins can be subtle! Helena’s mum glittered throughout her colourful and disruptive country house wedding and the sage shade was so gorgeous for the garden ceremony.
19. For her Ballymagarvey Village wedding bursting with bright blooms, Rebecca’s mum was a picture of elegance in a blush pink polka dot print skirt suit, we loved the portrait neckline on the jacket!
20. This hot pink gown with sweet floral accents was such a magical choice for a timeless celebration at Cabra Castle.
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