Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Dresses & Style Fashion Mother-of-the-Bride and-Groom Dresses Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses That Wowed at Weddings By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over 7 years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Michael Radford We've always heard that mother knows best, and if these mothers of the bride—and mothers of the groom!—are any indication, that adage rings true, especially when it comes to their own wedding style. Whether the celebration is black-tie formal or beachy cool, these sophisticated, polished dresses are proof that the mother of the bride knows how to pull together a pretty incredible look for their daughter's nuptials. Plus, with all the time she's likely invested in the big day (and so many other days leading up to it!), she certainly deserves to look and feel her absolute best. 01 of 53 Blue Hue Allen Tsai This mom sported a navy dress with floral-like embellishments as she escorted her daughter down the aisle. 02 of 53 Think Green Meiwen Wang Photography After creating her daughter's mermaid silhouette wedding dress, complete with ivory tulle, floral applique, beading, and an off-the-shoulder tulle overlay, the bride's mother donned a green, floor-length gown with delicate beading. 03 of 53 Floral Details Rebecca Yale Stunning pops of pink and purple florals covered the bottom of the mother-of-the-bride's gown. The flower details also accented the dress in more muted hues towards the top of it. 04 of 53 Floor-Length Sequins Jessi Nichols Photography The bride's mom donned a black sequin gown for the big day, including a matching cover-up and clutch. 05 of 53 Champagne-Colored Flowers Bonnie Sen This bride's mom escorted her down the aisle in a floor-length golden gown with a floral overlay. 06 of 53 All About Illusion Necklines Laura Gordon Both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom chose striking gowns with embellishment and illusion necklines for this outdoor celebration. 07 of 53 Color-Coordinated Choker Greg Finck A matching white choker topped off this mother-of-the-bride's look, which was also complemented by a chic low bun. See More Must-Copy Mother-of-the-Bride Hairstyles 08 of 53 Lacey Sari Meg Smith This proud mother wore a traditional and ornate lace sari and accessorized with bright statement jewelry. 09 of 53 Short and Sweet Dear Lovers Photography This mom's knee-length patterned dress perfectly matched the mood of her child's outdoor wedding venue. 10 of 53 A Traditional Look Greg Finck A patterned magenta "gele," a traditional Nigerian head tie, and matching sash ensured that this mother of the bride stood out beside her daughter. 11 of 53 Stylish Jumpsuit Rachel May Photography For the mom who likes to look put together and modern, a jumpsuit in slate gray is sure to wow. 12 of 53 Delicate Details Meiwen Wang This mother of the bride donned a beautiful light gray gown with an illusion neckline brimming with beautiful beaded detailing. 13 of 53 Shades of Blue Abby Jiu Photography For her daughter's art-filled Washington, D.C., wedding, this mother of the bride (left), donned a quirky, multi-patterned Oscar de la Renta gown. The bride's aunt was just as fashionable in a Reem Acra number with lace and sheer ruffles. Go Inside This Gorgeous Art-Inspired Wedding 14 of 53 Ankle-Skimming Ashley Brown The champagne colored ankle-length wrap dress looks stunning on this mother of the bride. 15 of 53 Beautifully Traditional Laura Gordon This bride's mother donned a gorgeous sari for her daughter's wedding. The entire look was the perfect match for the couple's tradition-filled day. 16 of 53 Mother of the Bride in Blue Abby Jiu Photography This mom chose a royal blue gown with an illusion neckline and a floral overlay for a striking big-day look. 17 of 53 Wrapped Lace Patrick Moyer This mom also wore Nigerian attire, and paired her lace wrap dress with a chartreuse gele. 18 of 53 Wildflower Embroidery Brian Hatton Photography Pink anemones and blue and yellow wildflower buds accented this pretty black dress worn by the mother of the bride. 19 of 53 Blushing Beauties Jose Villa One mom's blush attire looked beautiful against these two brides' romantic wedding dresses. 20 of 53 Subtle Sparkle Melissa Jill Photography The beaded metallic tassels on this glimmering gown really came into play when this mom took the dance floor. Love Tassels? Add Them to Your Wedding Décor 21 of 53 Pink Bow Sarah Kate Photography A voluminous looped bow brought major drama to a structured magenta number worn by the mother of the bride. Discover More Wedding Dresses with Bow Details 22 of 53 Blue Buds Sarah Kate Photography In a cerulean gown with 3D florettes, this beaming mom was her daughter's something blue. More Unique Ideas for Your "Something Blue" 23 of 53 Floral Hanbok Carmen Santorelli Photography This mom wore a traditional hanbok with floral and geometric embroidery to her daughter's California ranch wedding. 24 of 53 Slate Gray Veronica Varos From the trumpet cut to the swirled-lace embroidery and the sheer bow at the back, this mom's slate gown was all about the details. 25 of 53 Green Trumpet Gayle Brooker We loved how this mom's green satin gown subtly matched the shape of her daughter's lace wedding dress. 26 of 53 Scoop Neckline Michael Radford A dainty necklace prettily mimicked the scoop neckline on her blush pink dress. 27 of 53 Powder Blue Kate Headley With cap sleeves and an illusion neckline, this fitted blue beauty was perfect for this D.C. wedding's hostess. 28 of 53 Peachy Sari Lacie Hansen Photography Peach, crimson, and gold brought punchy color to a traditional Indian sari. Learn About More Indian Wedding Customs 29 of 53 Jade Lace Julie Livingston Photography With palm leaf décor and lots of vines, green was a main theme throughout this charming and colorful South Carolina celebration. The bride's mother clearly had the color palette in mind when she chose this jade lace dress. Our Favorite Ways to Use Greenery and Vines on Your Wedding Day 30 of 53 Strapless and Pink KT Merry Her strapless and blush pink gown, with textured floral details and an embellished belt, had this mom smiling from ear to ear. 31 of 53 Illusion Beading Katie Mitchell Photography For blogger Jenny Bernheim's fancy rehearsal dinner, her mother wore a Carmen Marc Valvo dress, complete with a beaded illusion cut-out. 32 of 53 Pink Print Katherine O'Brien Photography The best part of this punchy gown wasn't the colorful rose print—it was the pockets! The Prettiest Wedding Dresses with Pockets 33 of 53 Embellished Cream J. Anne Photography Sweet beading and a subtle side slit brought intrigue to this neutral number. 34 of 53 Whimsical in White Mo Davis Photography This mother of the bride wore a white tunic and skirt for a boho-chic ensemble. 35 of 53 Checked Elisa Bricker A navy cut-out overlay added a cool geometric pattern to a blush pink skirt. 36 of 53 Vintage Embroidery Patricia Lyons Photography The mother of the bride's Oscar de la Renta gown was such a hit, it actually inspired the bridesmaids' bouquets. "Not by accident," added bride Madelyn. 37 of 53 Punchy Red Lace Kristen Kilpatrick A red lace Erdem dress, embroidered with pink and crimson blooms, paired perfectly with this fashionable mom's half-up, half-down hairstyle. Half-Up, Half-Down Wedding Hairstyles We Love 38 of 53 Black Tie Fashion Heather Waraksa Isn't a smile the best accessory? This glammed up mother of the bride looked absolutely amazing in a black gown with a V-neckline and knee-high slit as she headed down the aisle before the bride's processional. Everything You Need to Know About Processional Order 39 of 53 Heavenly Halter Jenny Quicksall This mother of the bride escorted her daughter down the aisle in a light blue stunning halter dress. 40 of 53 Sophisticated Style Aaron Delesie How sweet is this stolen mother-daughter moment? This mom's gown featured a striped off-the-shoulder neckline that was a beautiful complement to the bride's own wedding dress. Brides Wearing Off-the-Shoulder Wedding Dresses 41 of 53 Golden Girl Roey Yohai Photography A gold and cream gown (paired with statement-making gold earrings) looked great on this mother of the groom as she and her son swayed to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." 42 of 53 Aqua and Gold Sari Sea Light Studios An aquamarine sari, embroidered with gold florals, looked lovely with a lei. 43 of 53 Neutral Chic Judy Pak Photography The mother of the bride and the mother of the groom both looked extra lovely on the big day, beaming together in their neutral dresses. 44 of 53 Off-the-Shoulder Mike Cassimatis A folded off-the-shoulder bodice floor-length gown is a luxe choice for a black-tie affair. 45 of 53 Like Mother, Like Daughter Tec Petaja For the formal Southern garden wedding of Susan Sarandon's oldest child, Eva Amurri, the actress turned to designer Lela Rose to make a knee-length charcoal dress that complemented the bride's with a similar lace neckline. 46 of 53 Role-Model Mom KT Merry "When it comes to fashion," the bride Annie said, "I look up to my mom," who wore a traditional hanbok to the black-tie garden party at Beverly Hills's Greystone Mansion. 47 of 53 Dashing Duo Odalys Mendez The best-dressed couple at this easygoing outdoor celebration in Athens, Georgia, was the bride and groom. But this pair also earned the distinction. The groom's dad donned a Jos. A. Bank suit, and his mother chose a floral dress in a complementary color. 48 of 53 Beautiful in Brocade Tanja Lippert Photography This mother-of-the-groom's shimmery brocade sleeveless dress with a draped neckline suited every part of this Pebble Beach fête, including the mother-son dance to Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up." Mother-Son Wedding Dance Song Ideas We Love 49 of 53 Midas Touch Edyta Szyszlo The bridesmaids at this at-home Kentucky wedding sparkled in gold-sequined mini dresses. "I wanted my girls to have fun," the bride said of the choice. The other woman who also had fun? Her mom, who similarly sparkled in a gold silk dupioni floor-length skirt suit. 50 of 53 Something Borrowed Rylee Hitchner Carrie Crowell had come across the silk dress that her mom, country singer Rosanne Cash, wore at her 1995 wedding to Carrie's stepfather. "I said right then I would wear it one day," she recalled. "I love the tradition of generations of women in the same wedding gown." She adorned the back of the gown and the headpiece with fabric flowers for her big day—similar ones embellished the waistline of Rosanne's own long ensemble. 51 of 53 Winning Number Leila Brewster Photography For this romantic wedding at Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel, the bride's mother selected a short-sleeved, full-length teal dress. "She bought it on a whim and ended up winning," the bride said. 52 of 53 Dream Date Elizabeth Messina Photography A dream dress doesn't have to be for the bride alone. To make hers, mom JoJo Cohen turned to her close friend, the late designer L'Wren Scott. Her mother, Rita, opted for this champagne-hued gown that was equally as ethereal. 53 of 53 Fit for a Queen Corbin Gurkin "We wanted to whisk away our guests into a fairy tale," this bride said about her intimate destination wedding at an 18th-century palace on the cliffs of Positano. For her, that included a couture Karen Sabag ball gown fit for a princess. For her mother, it involved a beaded silver dress fit for a queen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit