11 Mother Of The Bride Outfit Ideas To Bookmark

Weddings can be an emotional affair and especially for the parents. After all, it is their kid who is setting out on a new beginning with their chosen life partner. In a way, they are going on a journey that the parents have already been through, and for the parents that means they have grown up. And it is more emotional for the parents of the bride because she will be leaving for her new home. A mother feels the most emotional on her daughter’s wedding day, after all, this is the day that she will be sending her little girl off on a new journey.

Mother Of The Bride Outfit Ideas To Bookmark

A mother’s job is one of the most important at the wedding, starting from sorting the outfits, the jewelry, the ritual, how the rituals will be practiced, the events, how many guests, etc, in almost everything the mother’s decision is an important one. And while we are sure that she is happy and emotional at the same time that you have found the love of your life, she also deserves to look equally good on this special day of yours. 

As a platform that looks for wedding inspiration to help out to-be brides and grooms, we thought why should couples have all the fun! So, here we have some outfit inspo for the mother of the bride. 

1. Kanjeevaram Saree

Nothing beats the gracefulness and elegance of wearing a kanjeevaram saree. The six yards of elegance can never go out of fashion and a kanjeevaram is the literal goddess of all the sarees. Choose this in an off-white golden or yellow golden color and wear some gold temple jewelry to go with and tie a sleek bun with some gajra and you are good to go.

2. Lehenga with a Jacket

Source: Hanna S Khan / Instagram

Another way the mom of the brides can wear a lehenga is by ditching the dupatta and going for a beautiful cape or jacket. This is one of the most graceful and sophisticated outfits and by selecting a minimal design and jewelry the whole look will stand out nicely.

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3. Tussar Silk Saree

Source: Through The Barrel

Another silk that is known for its beautiful prints and motifs is a Bengal Tussar Silk. Originally Tussar saree are available in lighter shades and we have observed over the years the mother of the bride usually goes for lighter shades and a saree. It has a rich coarse texture and is very comfortable, especially given the fact the mother of the bride has so much to do and if the wedding is in summer, then a Bengal Tussar is a perfect option. 

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4. Heavily Embroidered Suit

Source: Soni Razdan / Instagram

The mother of the bride has a lot of work and errands to run. So, if not anything elaborate, go for a heavily worked suit to shine at the wedding and set the vibe. Here, take inspiration from Alia Bhatt’s mother, Soni Razdan, who choose to wear a heavily embroidered suit with a detailed neckline and work on the dupatta and sleeves. 

5. Banarasi Saree

Source: Isha Multani / Instagram

A go-to option for most mothers after the stunning Kanjeevaram is a Banarasi Saree. Banarasi Saree is very common to wear when it comes to attending a wedding but that is the beauty of this fabric, it never fails to stun us every time we see it. And a Banarasi saree is a classic, you can never go wrong with this. It is like the saree has been made for auspicious events and a wedding is one such auspicious event and a mother wearing it at her daughter’s wedding is something very natural. 

6. Patola Outfit

Source: Designer Ayush Kejriwal

For centuries, Patola has been considered an auspicious heirloom and it continues to be so today as well. It was worn by the royalties and is a symbol of opulence as much as posterity and good luck. Wearing a patola weaved anything whether a saree or an Anarkali or a sharara set will make you the talk of the town. Patola is known to be expensive as it is handwoven and the technique of making this is different from others, some consider Patola as the ‘ultimate manifestation of weaving perfection.’ So, when you wear this you will have a story to share and you might become an inspiration for the other moms to go the handwoven way at their daughter’s wedding. 

7. Lehenga with Peplum Kurti

Source: The Ohaila Khan Official

Lehengas are also an option that will be great for the mother of the bride and it all depends on how you are designing the silhouette and how comfortable are you wearing it. Even if you are the mom of the bride, there is no rulebook wearing where and what. You need to set a statement with your outfit that you are the mother, the queen. So, go for a heavily worked lehenga with a short peplum Kurti to add a glam element and keep your makeup and jewelry minimal. 

Look how stunning Hanna S Khan's mother Shazia Khan looked at her wedding, carrying the lehenga with a peplum blouse with such grace and elegance.

8. Color-Coordinating with the Daughter

Source: Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

The best way to dress up would be to color-coordinate with your daughter’s bridal outfit. Take inspiration from Nita Ambani who color-coordinated with her daughter at her wedding and looked gorgeous to the T. 

9. Gown Saree

Another option for the glam mommies, who had dreamt of her daughter’s wedding from the day she was born and who equally want to dress up in something different to set a statement at the party as a host and the mom of the pretty bride. A gown saree would be an elegant and stylish choice. Go for a plain color and a heavily worked blouse to stand out and hear the whispers of how stunning the mother is looking and maybe make some heads turn and hearts jealous! 

10. Western Dress

There can be mothers who would like to go an unconventional way, rather than going for a saree, lehenga, or any kind of ethnic wear. The perfect example and inspiration for the mothers are Madhu Chopra whose powdered blue dress with a scarf made the statement after Priyanka Chopra’s veil’s length. And how simple yet elegant she was looking!

11. Georgette Sequined Saree

Source: Vandana Lokhande / Instagram

A beautiful georgette sequined saree looks chic and very beautiful when paired with minimal jewelry. The moms who are not into heavy handloom sarees, yet they wanna look glamorous, this is a perfect option for you to shine at your daughter’s wedding. Take a cue from the actress Ankita Lokhande’s mother, when she wore this oh-so-pretty pink sequined saree and rocked the event with her daughter by her side looking equally pretty.

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Conclusion

Dressing up at her daughter’s wedding is a beautiful feeling for every mother out there. They wait for this day from the day her little angel arrived in this world and as the rules, sending a daughter off is an emotional thing. So the parents of the bride and especially the mother feels like she needs to get everything perfect and up to the mark so why not her own outfit. To all the to-be brides, help her get that dream outfit for your wedding, and hope that we helped you too by sorting out the above options for your mom. 

Featured Image: Isha Multani / Instagram

Edited & Photo Sourced By: Neha Garg Ahuja