Moms are an important part of the wedding party. They are there to enjoy a very important day in their child’s life, as well as to supply moral support and to calm any last minute nerves. Since moms deserve to look and feel beautiful too, we wanted to take the chance to showcase some of our favorite mother of the groom or mother of the bride outfits. Check them out below!

Be radiant with any of these dresses for mother of the groom or bride!

Here at the Shoppe, we don’t often differentiate between mother of the groom and mother of the bride outfits; we just call them all "mothers’ dresses" collectively. Some people are confused by the terminology, but don’t worry! Whether it’s your son or daughter who is getting married, we think you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect something special to wear. Celebrate your daughter or son's wedding day in the perfect fashion!>>

What are you looking for in dresses for mother of the groom or bride?

Most of the mother of the bride or mother of the groom dresses for weddings we carry are dressier in nature, but don’t let that discourage you if you’re looking for something more casual. We have plenty of classy, stylish, and flattering gowns to choose from, in varying degrees of formality. If you are looking for a more formal gown, consider fabrics with more structure, like taffeta or satin, along with embellishments and beading. If casual is more appropriate for your event, shop for light, flowing fabrics like chiffon or jersey, with minimal to no embellishments. Keep in mind that above- or at-the-knee-lengths tend to be more versatile, as they can be dressed up or down with different accessories, while floor length gowns are almost always more formal.

Mother of the bride or mother of the groom dresses for weddings: short or long?

I’ve featured mostly knee-length dresses today because, as I mentioned, that length tends to be more versatile; however, if it’s a floor length gown you’re looking for, you’re in luck! We have those too: view all floor-length gowns for moms. And remember, if you have questions about any of the gowns you see here, or about what moms should wear in general, don't hesitate to contact us! We'd love to hear from you.