Petite Mother of the Bride Dresses | Mon Cheri Bridals (2024)

FAQs

What does mother of the bride wear to a small wedding? ›

These days, virtually anything goes—formal gown, short or long dress, skirt-and-jacket ensemble—so long as it matches the style of the wedding. Brides can be very helpful by encouraging "the moms" to work together in choosing their outfits.

It's best to stay away from full wedding dresses like ball gowns. Too much fabric can overwhelm a petite bride, drowning their figure instead of emphasizing it. Sheath or column gowns also make great petite wedding dresses for short brides.

A-Line Dresses: A-line dresses are a classic choice for mothers of the bride. This silhouette gently skims over the waist and hips, creating an elongated and slimming effect. Choose a dress with vertical details, such as pleats or vertical lace panels, to further enhance the illusion of length.

When the bridal party wears yellows, oranges, and other summery colors, the mother of the bride should choose metallic hues to complement them. Her dress should be in mid-tone browns with neutrals such as pewter, gold, silver, navy blue, black, and taupe.

The most popular color for the mother of the bride to wear is navy or a royal blue, followed by blush or a shade of nude. It's safe to say that you should never wear white and shy away from the overall color family unless the bride instructs you to wear a certain shade. Traditionally, another color to avoid is red.

Mother of the Bride & Groom

Both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom are expected to pay for their own wedding attire. Typically, these gowns do not need to match the bridesmaid dresses, however, some brides prefer for the gowns to coordinate in some way.

Wear Control Top Tights and Other Shapewear Pieces

Start by wearing a pair of high-quality control top tights to tuck and smoothen your midsection, lift your buttocks, and slim down your hips and thighs. Then put on cami shapewear or a bodysuit for additional tummy-tucking support.

While politely acknowledging the theme of the wedding, wear what makes you happy and you feel comfortable in. If you dresses really aren't your vibe then consider a beautifully tailored trouser suit or jumpsuit instead.

A: The Mother of the Bride needs to coordinate with the Mother of the Groom and decide whether they will be wearing long or short dresses, but both are acceptable.

Do the brides Mom and grooms Mom wear the same color? ›

While mother-of-the-bride dresses are similar to mother-of-the-groom dresses, the moms don't need to match. Both are encouraged to wear outfits that represent their personal style. If the couple does prefer to have the moms wear complementary outfits, try to find colors or silhouettes that look great together.

Because the mother of the groom isn't part of the bridal party, she should avoid choosing a dress in the same color as the bridesmaids' attire, the mother of the bride's dress, or the wedding gown.

Mother of the Bride Dress - Tips

Semi-formal and co*cktail weddings are more casual and a co*cktail-style or tea-length dress may be suitable, while formal white tie and black tie weddings will require a full-length or even floor-length gown. Dressing too sexy might make the couple or other guests feel awkward.

Go for a cute LWD or jumpsuit, dressed up (or down) with easygoing accessories. Show off your unique personality in a fun and flirty LWD, or bring the glam in a full on ball gown. It s your day, beautiful! If your dress is short, don't forget to wear standout shoes!

Knee-length dresses are perfect for more casual weddings, while midi-length dresses are a great choice for more formal events. For evening weddings, floor length mother of the bride gowns are the most traditional and formal option. These gowns exude elegance and sophistication, and are perfect for black-tie affairs.

"When it says casual, men could show up in pants and a blazer with no tie—or maybe not a jacket at all—but just a nice shirt and a pair of slacks. Women can wear a nice sundress or dress, a jumpsuit or even a two-piece set," says Julie Sabatino, bridal stylist and founder of The Stylish Bride.