Being mother of the bride or mother of the groom puts you in the spotlight in a way few other occasions do, and the outfit deserves that attention. It helps that the leading occasionwear houses tend to save some of their best work for these collections, so the standard across the board is high.

At The Wedding Shop in Colchester we carry designer mother of the bride and mother of the groom outfits from names including Veni Infantino, John Charles and Condici, alongside several other collections. You will find classic tailoring lifted with silk and lace, dresses with matching jackets or boleros, and elegant skirt suits, in a range of colours and in sizes to suit different shapes.

Choosing an outfit is easier when you can see it on, which is why we work by appointment in our Essex boutique. That gives you time to try pieces side by side without feeling rushed, and our team can talk you through what tends to work for the setting, the season and the rest of the wedding party. We can also match a hat or fascinator from our range of headpieces once the outfit is decided.