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Mother-of-Bride and-Groom Dresses for a Summer Wedding

By Elizabeth Swanson
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Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses That Aren't Matronl

Shopping for a dress to wear to a summer wedding is always fun. After months of wearing pants and tights, everyone is ready to bring out a wardrobe filled with pretty, floaty summer frocks. Plus, this season is arguably the easiest one to shop for, as every designer is debuting countless styles, silhouettes, and colors to suit any woman's personal style and every type of wedding. What does this mean for the mothers of the bride and groom? As far as selecting a dress for you daughter or son's wedding goes, there's no shortage of options to choose from.

For an elegant, evening wedding, consider Oscar de la Renta's embroidered cocktail dress. Its metallic stitching and illusion skirt detail make it formal yet fun. Les Reveries floral option would be another nice choice—the silk dress with floaty sleeves gives you a dressy look without being stuffy. If your kids are throwing an afternoon celebration, Tory Burch's printed maxi dress a clean, classic, understated, and chic choice. On the hunt for a mother-of-the-bride or-groom dress to wear to a wedding that's more casual (maybe one being held on the beach!), we can't think of anything more perfect than Capulet's light blue floral-printed midi dress, which is light, airy, and fuss free.

Whether you love a printed dress or want to wear something elegant and understated, we rounded up some of our favorite mother-of-the-bride and-groom dresses that are appropriate for summer nuptials. Click through here to see the looks we're loving right now.

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Boss "Dewy" Layered Handkerchief Hem Dress
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Boss "Dewy" Layered Handkerchief Hem Dress, $595, bloomingdales.com

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Capulet

Capulet "Camille" Midi Petite Dress
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Capulet "Camille" Midi Petite Dress, $172, anthropologie.com

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ML Monique Lhuillier Floral Embroidered Mesh Evening Dress
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ML Monique Lhuillier Floral Embroidered Mesh Evening Dress, $595, nordstrom.com

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Tory Burch

Tory Burch Printed Georgette Maxi Dress
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Tory Burch Printed Georgette Maxi Dress, $898, toryburch.com

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Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta Embellished Illusion Tulle Cocktail Dress
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Oscar de la Renta Embellished Illusion Tulle Cocktail Dress, $6,490, saksfifthavenue.com

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J. Crew Sleeveless Guipure Lace Sheath Dress with Jewel Buttons
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J. Crew Sleeveless Guipure Lace Sheath Dress with Jewel Buttons, $198, jcrew.com

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Les Reveries

Les Reveries Floral-Print Silk-Charmeuse Maxi Dress
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Les Reveries Floral-Print Silk-Charmeuse Maxi Dress, $620, net-a-porter.com

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Alexander McQueen Poppy Print Cotton Poplin Dress
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Alexander McQueen Poppy Print Cotton Poplin Dress, $2,145, matchesfashion.com

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Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor "Francesca" V-neck Dress
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Rebecca Taylor "Francesca" V-neck Dress, $695, shopbop.com

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Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Pleated Silk Crepe Midi Dress
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Carolina Herrera Pleated Silk Crepe Midi Dress, $2,790, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Self-Portrait Paneled Floral Print Dress
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Self-Portrait Paneled Floral Print Dress, $430, net-a-porter.com

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Lela Rose

Lela Rose Square-Neck Block Gingham-Print Dress
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Lela Rose Square-Neck Block Gingham-Print Dress, $2,450,

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Vika Gazinskaya Polka Dot Print Crepe Midi Dress
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Vika Gazinskaya Polka Dot Print Crepe Midi Dress, $850,

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Alice + Olivia

Alice + Olivia "Clyde" Dress
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Alice + Olivia "Clyde" Dress, $295,

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Nicholas Button-Front Garden Dress
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Nicholas Button-Front Garden Dress, $458, shopbop.com

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J. Crew Midi Wrap Dress
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J. Crew Midi Wrap Dress, $138, jcrew.com

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Divine Heritage Button-Up Midi Dress
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Divine Heritage Button-Up Midi Dress, $545,

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Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli Long-Sleeved Ruched Silk Dress
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Giambattista Valli Long-Sleeved Ruched Silk Dress, $2,995, nordstrom.com

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Tory Burch Linen Ruffle Dress
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Tory Burch Linen Ruffle Dress, $398, toryburch.com

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Gal Meets Glam V-neck Sleeveless Tie-Shoulder Midi Dress, $168, neimanmarcus.com

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