The NotWedding team always look to our friends at BHLDN for the most beautiful, refreshing trends in bridal fashion. This season they have managed to blow us away again; we are swooning over these gorgeous mother of the bride or groom gowns. You know they always say when mama’s happy, everybody’s happy and while we want the bride to be the belle of the ball on her wedding day, we believe her mother should feel beautiful, too.
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BHLDN has partnered with the best in the business yet again for their Spring ’14 collection – Tadashi, David Meister and Badgley Mischka, to name a few. Look for exquisite detailing such as metallic lace, embroidery, brocade, chunky 3D lace or sequins and beading, and stick with a color palette of rich neutrals for a sophisticated, timeless look that still feels fresh. Here are BHLDN’s picks for on-trend looks for the mothers of the bride and groom.
Golden Light Dress
A well-cut shift dress is a sheer short sleeve in gorgeous metallic lace and a built-in beaded belt is fashion-forward and versatile with just enough coverage for the mother of the bride or mother of the groom. From David Meister, $540. Available at BHLDN.
Viola Shift
The refined tweed pencil skirt beautifully balances the sheer embroidered organza bodice on this shift to elegantly display a woman’s figure. From Va et Vien, $350. Available exclusively at BHLDN.
Sapphire Dress
An A-line dress always looks ladylike (very Audrey Hepburn) and this rendition crafted of silver-threaded lace, scallop-edged sleeves and a sweetheart bodice compliments a flowing tulle skirt. From Va et Vien, $380. Available exclusively at BHLDN.
Early Skies Shift
A warm peachy hue, rich brocade and delicate gold embroidery add feminine touches to this structured shift. For a little extra coverage, pair with the Early Skies Bolero. From Badgley Mischka. Dress, $530; Bolero, $220. Available exclusively at BHLDN.
Fiora Dress
Trendsetting mothers of the bride or mothers of the groom will love the fashion-forward silhouette of this trumpeted gown featuring a flourish of pale gold metallic flowers over lavender-hued organza. From JS Groupe, $400.00. Available exclusively at BHLDN.
Cambridge Dress
For an evening wedding, this midnight blue mother of the bride gown with its sheer cap sleeves, sequined and beaded bodice and sweeping skirt is the perfect balance of elegance and drama. From Tadashi Shoji, $550. Available at BHLDN.
Mabel Dress
Classic lace gets an on-trend update with a sleek belted peplum and tonal color blocking. Details such as the eyelash trimmed lace and neatly pressed grosgrain bow sweeten this sophisticated floor-length dress. From Tadashi Shoji, $420. Available at BHLDN.
Visit BHLDN for more fashionable dresses for mothers of the bride and mothers of the groom.
