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 Surrey from places like Woking, Epsom, Guildford, Croydon, Camberley and Haslemere, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Surrey Wedding magazine when contacting a boutique for your mother of the bride outfit or formal formal wear for ladies and girls.
Local bridal boutique goes viral
There might not be many occasions when renowned Ashtead bridal boutique Brides Visited will be able to say that one of their social media posts has gone 'viral'. They're certainly shouting about it now, this video showcasing their new mother-of-the-bride collections has been viewed more than three-million times. Brides Visited has a fabulous reputation for their knowledgeable service, warm and friendly welcome and an aptitude for knowing what styles work for each visitor helping them to find their dream outfit.
Posted: 2 May 2023
Brides Visited is now stocking outfits from designer Veromia and Mascara
Brides Visited, a bridal boutique in Ashtead, Surrey, is stocking a gorgeous collection of mother-of-the-brides/grooms outfits from designer Veromia and Mascara. These can be matched with an extensive range of hats, fascinators and handbags in a wide range of colours. There is something to suit everyone, with prices ranging from £225 to £425.
The boutique can assist you with every aspect of your wedding day, including bridalwear, bridesmaids, mother-of-the- bride/groom, accessories and wedding photography. With a knowledgeable and professional, one-to-one service, Brides Visited can help you find the perfect outfit for the big day.
Posted: 26 May 2022
The latest mother-of-the-bride/groom trends
The collections for 2022 are beginning to arrive in store, and we're seeing a repeat of last year's trends with lots of structure and long-flowing silhouettes. Condici is perfect for a more formal, structured look, while the Veni Infantino collection offers flowing chiffon dresses in plain and print fabrics. Detailed necklines and Bardot styles are proving very popular, as are unusual hemlines. Colour palettes are ranging from subtle creams, golds and silvers to bright turquoise and fuchsia.
Posted: 20 April 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
Brides Visited showcases some of their seasonal mother-of-the-bride dresses
Your mum and friends are big parts of your life, so it's important that they not only look amazing but also feels confident in their big-day. To help them find the perfect look, we've asked Brides Visited to send in some of their favourite seasonal mother-of-the-bride/groom outfits. 710 by Occasions by Veromia. This blue floaty dress is perfect for spring weddings and comes with a matching hat. A yellow and blue floral dress with no sleeves.
Posted: 10 December 2021
Eray Kaya from irockvisuals is offering our readers 10% off his services
Eray Kaya from irockvisuals, a photographer based in Sutton, is offering our readers an exclusive 10% off his services. Available for micro-weddings, large celebrations and portfolio sessions, Eray can tailor packages to suit your big day. The Full Day Package includes a consultation before the wedding, coverage from the bridal preparation until after the first dance, a USB stick complete with edited images, a hardback photo book and online access to your photos for six months after the wedding. Alternatively, those of you who are having small nuptials can opt for the Partial Day Coverage, which includes a consultation, four hours of coverage, a USB stick and a link to the images. He also offers one-hour engagement shoots at a location of your choice, so you can get to know Eray before the big day and capture some beautiful photographs.
Posted: 24 November 2021
How to find a comfortable yet stylish outfit for the mother-of-the-bride/groom
Your mother needs to choose a hue that suits her rather than trying to fit in with a colour scheme. She should try different styles to find what she feels most comfortable in. It's likely to be a long day, so it's worth considering a second pair of shoes to change into later. The S/S 2022 occasion wear collections will be arriving in stores from the end of December, so start looking straight after Christmas. Good luck!
Posted: 1 September 2021
Meet Dee Brain from mother-of-the-bride boutique Serendipity Fashions
Serendipity Fashions began in 1988 with a sell-out fashion show at the Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse, with all proceeds going to CRC. The shop opened in Chilworth, and three years later, we bought out the bridal shop next door as we needed the extra space. For many years the Serendipity Charity Fashion Show was a big event, always selling out and raising large amounts for charity, and I was awarded The Mayors Award for services to the community. We specialise in occasion wear for mother-of-the-bride/groom, guests and social events such as Ascot and visits to the Palace but also offer a full range of separates for everyday wear.
Posted: 13 August 2021
Meet Melita Genziani from mother-of-the-bride boutique Melita
Melita is situated in the delightful village of Chobham in Surrey, and we're proud to say we celebrated 40 years of trading last year. Despite the deceiving frontage, the shop is extremely large and is spread across two floors housing one of the largest selection of occasion wear in Surrey and the surrounding counties. We carry collections from all the leading designers and can offer a choice of styles to suit different tastes and sizes from six to 18. We stock the matching hats and hatinators, again in a variety of designs. We also have a fabulous range of shoes and bags only found in select independents by Lisa Kay and Elegante. These are made to our choice of colours and designed to complement the outfits.
Posted: 29 July 2021
