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

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.

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

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

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

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

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Shoshanna Floral Lace Dress, $568, anthropologie.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tory Burch "Vanessa" Dress, $598, saks.com

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Eliza J Embellished Evening Dress, $208, lordandtaylor.com

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Rachel Zoe "Carolyn" Lace Gown, $495, lordandtaylor.com

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Lafayette 148 New York "Jojo" Sheath Dress, $698, saks.com

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Nanette Lepore "Montmartre" Dress, $628, saks.com

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The Kooples Floral Silk Maxi Dress, $425, saks.com

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Erdem "Kaylee" Cotton Midi Dress, $2,695, saks.com

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