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Our Favorite Mother-of-the-Bride and-Groom Dresses for a Winter Wedding

Our Favorite Mother-of-the-Bride and-Groom Dresses for a Winter Wedding

By Elizabeth Swanson

November 27, 2017

A winter wedding date doesn't mean you'll have limited options. Here, stunning dresses for the mothers of the bride and groom that are perfect for a cold-weather celebration.

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Whether you're choosing a dress for your son's wedding or your daughter's, every mother of the bride or groom wants to look great on her child's big day. That's what makes choosing the right dress so important, and maybe even a little bit stressful. But if your child has chosen a winter wedding date, don't get nervous. Contrary to what you might have thought at first, shopping for a dress for a winter wedding can be very fun: You have so many textures and rich colors to play with, and plenty of different options depending upon the formality and style of the wedding.

For a formal or evening wedding, look for a floor-length gown in a deep, warm hue, like navy or burgundy. Something that mixes different textures—like a velvet bodice paired with a pleated skirt—is a particularly great way to make an otherwise simple gown stand out. Patterns and unexpected details work well for the winter, too. We found a dress with a black-and-white floral bodice paired with an all-black skirt and a traditional black gown with a metallic lace overlay that are great choices for a cold-weather wedding.

If you choose to fully embrace the season, our favorite way to do just that is with a little faux fur. If you like that idea, there's a black off-the-shoulder column gown trimmed with faux fur here for you. If your child's wedding is taking place in the afternoon, choose something more casual, like a heavily jacquard shift dress that feels fancy enough for a wedding, but relaxed enough for a mid-day affair. Of course, a LBD is always an option, too, but can be made even more special with an illusion cape sleeve.

No matter which type of dress you choose, we're here to help ensure you'll be the chicest mother at the party. Just remember: Comfort should be the most important factor, especially for a winter wedding. Choose a style that you feel like yourself in, that will keep you warm, and that you'll be happy in throughout the long day and you'll look gorgeous in whatever you wear.

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Valentino

Courtesy of Valentino

Valentino Lace Gown, $7,850, barneys.com

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Lafayette 148 New York

Courtesy of Lafayette 148 New York

Lafayette 148 New York "Marsiela" Pleated Gown with Velvet Bodice, $798, bloomingdales.com

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Lauren Ralph Lauren

Courtesy of Lauren Ralph Lauren

Lauren Ralph Lauren Gown with Sequin Skirt, $240, bloomingdales.com

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Emilia Wickstead

Courtesy of Emilia Wickstead

Emilia Wickstead "Vivian" Wool Dress with Pleated Detail, $2,009, matchesfashion.com

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Shoshanna

Courtesy of Shoshanna

Shoshanna Floral Lace Dress, $568, anthropologie.com

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Alberto Makali

Courtesy of Alberto Makali

Alberto Makali Floor-Length Gown with Velvet Bows, $435, saks.com

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Tahari Arthur S. Levine

Courtesy of Tahari Arthur S. Levine

Tahari Arthur S. Levine "Burnout" Midi Dress, $229, lordandtaylor.com

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Diane Von Furstenberg

Courtesy of Diane Von Furstenberg

Diane Von Furstenberg Slip Gown with Shoulder Knot, $698, dvf.com

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Tadashi Shoji

Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji

Tadashi Shoji Crepe Gown with Lace Detail, $408, bloomingdales.com

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Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman

Courtesy of Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman

Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman Illusion-Sleeve Cape Dress, $740, saks.com

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Aidan Aidan

Courtesy of Aidan Aidan

Aidan Aidan Velvet Wrap Gown, $245, bloomingdales.com

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Shoshanna

Courtesy of Shoshanna

Shoshanna Midi Dress with Embroidered Overlay, $550, saks.com

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Elie Tahari

Courtesy of Elie Tahari

Elie Tahari "Anabelle" Feathered Dress, $848, saks.com

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Derek Lam 10 Crosby

Courtesy of Derek Lam 10 Crosby

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Metallic Silk Blend Flounce Dress, $495, saks.com

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Lauren Ralph Lauren

Courtesy of Lauren Ralph Lauren

Lauren Ralph Lauren Lace V-Neck Gown, $320, bloomingdales.com

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Aidan Mattox

Courtesy of Aidan Mattox

Aidan Mattox "Forest" Dress, $385, saks.com

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Jenny Yoo

Courtesy of Jenny Yoo

Jenny Yoo "Sloane" Metallic Floor-Length Gown, $290, lordandtaylor.com

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Carmen Marc Valvo

Courtesy of Carmen Marc Valvo

Carmen Marc Valvo Infusion Gown with Floral Embroidered Lace Top, $398, bloomingdales.com

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Dolce & Gabbana

Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana "Cordonetto" Lace Dress, $3,995, matchesfashion.com

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Topshop

Courtesy of Topshop

Topshop Floral Plunge Wrap Dress, $100, topshop.com

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JS Collections

Courtesy of JS Collections

JS Collections "Soutache" Gown, $269, bloomingdales.com

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Halston Heritage

Courtesy of Halston Heritage

Halston Heritage Textured Metallic Gown, $395, bloomingdales.com

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Prabal Gurung

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Prabal Gurung Ruched Silk-Blend Dress, $2,495, barneys.com

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Brooks Brothers

Courtesy of Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers Floral Jacquard Sheath Dress, $298, brooksbrothers.com

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Roksanda

Courtesy of Roksanda

Roksanda "Elvira" Gathered-Hem Twill Gown, $1,664, matchesfashion.com

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Nanette Lepore

Courtesy of Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore "Modernist" Shift Dress, $468, anthropologie.com

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Chloe

Courtesy of Chloe

Chloe Sleeveless Ruffled-Tulle Crepe Cady Dress, $2,295, matchesfashion.com

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Ulla Johnson

Courtesy of Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson "Victoire" Silk-Blend Velvet Dress, $630, barneys.com

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Calvin Klein

Courtesy of Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Faux Fur-Trimmed Column Gown, $199, lordandtaylor.com

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Emilia Wickstead

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Shoshanna

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Tahari Arthur S. Levine

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Diane Von Furstenberg

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Tadashi Shoji

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Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman

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Aidan Aidan

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Shoshanna

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Elie Tahari

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Derek Lam 10 Crosby

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Lauren Ralph Lauren

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Aidan Mattox

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Jenny Yoo

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Carmen Marc Valvo

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Dolce & Gabbana

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Topshop

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JS Collections

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Halston Heritage

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Prabal Gurung

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Brooks Brothers

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Roksanda

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