If you’re looking for a mother of the bride dress, the key factor to look for is versatility. After all, most mothers are going to have multiple roles at their child’s wedding! From helping get the girls ready to setting up tablescapes to helping things run smoothly at the reception, it’s going to be a busy day from start to finish. That’s why you need a dress that will take you seamlessly from ceremony to reception and beyond!
A single versatile outfit for mothers can transition with just a few adjustments. A dress with convertible elements or even a chic two-piece can offer both elegance and convenience for the big day. Let’s explore a couple of our favorite ways to help transition through the wedding day and highlight a few standout dresses from our collection:
Detachable Sleeves
Detachable sleeves allow the mother of the bride (or groom) to transition from ceremony to reception by providing both modesty and elegance for the ceremony, then a little more comfort and freedom for dancing the night away! With the optional sleeves, you can decide whether you want to be more covered up or add to the drama. What’s great about our mother of the bride dresses is that most of them come with matching detachable sleeve options that are easily added to the dress without worrying about clashing of fabrics or colors.
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Cameron Blake
CB902
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Montage
M2244
Cameron Blake CB911 |
Matching Shawls Similarly to sleeves, matching shawls offer a flexible and stylish layering option that can be easily added or removed as needed throughout the evening. You can add it for extra warmth during the ceremony if you’re in an air conditioned room or outside during the chillier months, and you can remove it easily for dancing later. What we love about mother of the bride dresses with matching shawls is how elegant they are, too. They add another layer of sophistication that photographs beautifully. |
Combining The Two
For the ultimate transitional look, mothers can opt to add both detachable sleeves and a matching shawl for the ceremony, then losing them both for the reception when it’s time to let loose. It allows you to feel polished and chic during the wedding without the pressure of having to keep it all on afterward. Quick tip: if you plan on wearing a detachable element, make sure you practice the transition ahead of time so you can make a quick, discreet costume change!
Practice the change: If using detachable sleeves, practicing the transition will ensure a quick and discreet outfit change between the ceremony and reception.
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Cameron Blake
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