For such a very special day you want to ensure you choose the perfect outfit. There are no rules of course, but there are traditions and things to bear in mind when choosing an outfit.
Most mothers look for a dress that blends with the bride's chosen colours and often uses the bridesmaids' dresses as a palette. It's usual to avoid white, ivory, black or red or anything too bright or overdone. If you're unsure, talk to the bride for her opinion because, let's face it, it's her big day! The main thing is that everyone feels comfortable and beautiful.
Here’s some great boutiques where you can choose from a wide range of ladies' and girls' fashions based in South Wales from places like Cardiff, Swansea and Newport, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your South Wales Wedding magazine when contacting a boutique for your mother of the bride outfit or formal formal wear for ladies and girls.
Baroque Boutique has won the Best Occasionwear Award in East Wales
Baroque Boutique has won the Best Occasionwear Award in East Wales for the sixth time at The Welsh National Wedding Awards 2022. The boutique is run by mother and daughter team, Marion and Coryn, who specialises in designer wear, accessories, hats and shoes for the mother-of-the-bride and groom and outfits for wedding guests.
Marion and Coryn tell us: "A big thank you to everyone who voted for us. The awards ceremony took place at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea. It was wonderful to be surrounded by the best wedding businesses in Wales."
Posted: 2 March 2023
All About Eve invites you to its mother-of-the-bride and groom new-season preview
All About Eve in Newport is hosting an event to showcase their latest mother-of-the-bride and groom collections.
Join the team for a day of drinks, nibbles and fabulous dresses on Sunday 23rd October, 2022, between 10:45am and 5pm.
An informal catwalk show exclusively previewing All About Eve's latest mother-of-the-bride and groom collections, followed by an exclusive shopping experience with your very own personal stylist who will accompany you to your own private fitting room.
Catwalk shows are taking place at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Posted: 7 October 2022
The latest mother-of-the-bride/groom trends
Gone are the days of the uniform two-piece dress and bolero jacket – unless that's what floats your boat. Fashion now more than ever is very much in the hands of the wearer, and this is great news for all you lovely mums out there, as there are plenty of options available to suit your style.
The tea dress is certainly paving the way in 2022, these fit and flare midi-style dresses can look chic in any colour, fabric or print – it's just finding the right one to suit you.
Soft silhouettes have certainly taken over the tailored look post lockdown and trouser suits in light fabrics of chiffon or crepe are also making a comeback.
Posted: 3 August 2022
Should you get married on Mother's Day?
Choosing your wedding date is one of the most important things when it comes to planning your wedding. We are very quickly moving from traditional etiquette into a society where we are far more flexible with these. Award Winning UK Wedding Planner - Illy Goodall from Illy Elizabeth Weddings shares her insight into whether you should get married on Mother's Day.
There are certain days within the year that you should try to avoid getting married, however with the backlog of weddings this year we are using any given date possible. Whilst I don't think there is personally anything wrong with setting the date for Mother's Day, it can be inconvenient for some people who wish to spend this day with family.
Posted: 14 March 2022
Baroque Boutique showcases some of their favourite mother-of-the-bride/groom accessories
Here at Your South Wales Wedding, we see trends come and go in the wonderful world of weddings, so to help you look amazing on your big day, we've rounded up some of our favourite products from local suppliers. John Charles 26731H51 Steel Hat, www.baroqueboutique.co.uk. John Charles 26696H50 Teal Hat, www.baroqueboutique.co.uk. John Charles 26713H51 Vanilla Hat, www.baroqueboutique.co.uk. These beautiful classic gowns come in a variety of colours with a variety of different hats and shoes to choose from.
Posted: 24 December 2021
Mother-of-the-bride/groom expert, Coryn Emma tells us how to choose a festive outfit
There are lots of ways you can incorporate a festive feel into your wardrobe without going overboard. When dressing for the big day, your mum should consider your wedding colours, whether that be muted shades or merry hues, there is sure to be something that works for her. Look for deep shades of forest green or bright pops of ruby red. If she decides to go for a strong hue, remember less is more. A simple, well-cut dress that flatters the figure will do the job perfectly.
Posted: 17 November 2021
How to choose a mother-of-the-bride/groom outfit for an autumn wedding
I love the sound of your wedding! Red is such a beautiful, bold colour, so whilst looking for the perfect outfit for your mum, there are a few things to consider. What do you want the wedding party to look like? Would you like to adopt the colour red alongside an autumn theme throughout? Perhaps look at berry shades of bright magenta, deep aubergine or burnt orange. Alternatively, you could use softer tones of beige or gold, which are rich and luxurious and will really make her dress pop.
Posted: 29 September 2021
Popular mother-of-the-bride/groom colours and styles for 2022
Hopefully, spring/summer 2022 will be the year of weddings with colours reflecting what will be an uplifting and energising year whilst restoring balance into our lives. Take inspiration from the orchid flower, an intense hue of magenta alongside a natural shade of olive. Butter yellow and mango sorbet are also dominant tones set to storm the catwalks, with the most predicted one being Atlantic blue. So, where does this leave our mother- of-the-brides/grooms? The dress only option is becoming more sort after rather than the uniform dress with jacket. Bolder shades are also more popular with fashion- conscious women who are opting for re- wearable outfits that can be pulled from the wardrobe for other occasions, and designers are quick to pick up on that.
Posted: 4 August 2021
