If you are familiar with McElhinneys at all, you will know how extensive and unique our Mother of the Bride/Groom Collection is.
Priding ourselves on over 50 years of business, style expertise and fashion knowledge, we are confident that we can find you the perfect outfit, from head to toe, for the most special of Occasions.
From classic cut suiting to the perfect dress, we make sure you will feel comfortable in your new outfit, but most importantly look and feel your best!
We have outlined our Top 3 Colours for the Season, coupled with some up and coming popular trends, along with great tips and tricks from our Occasion Buyer, Elizabeth!
1. Almond
This subtle style is always a favourite for mothers of the bride and groom - it allows them to match with the bride without being too close in colour to that typical bridal white.
2. Silver
Another firm favourite mother of the bride style - particularly in the winter months - is a silver.
A gorgeous winter shade that perfectly compliments a bride, prepare to see lots of silver outfits at upcoming nuptials.
3. Blush
A gorgeous year-round shade that looks flattering on everyone - this fabulous pale pink shade is a great mother of the bride option.
4. A-Line Dresses
The shape of dress that has become incredibly popular, as Elizabeth has noticed hugely, for the next few seasons is a soft A-Line Dress.
The A-line style suits a number of body shapes and is one of the most flattering dress shapes in the market.
You can see how this shape would be flattering for lots of body types as the skirt hangs so nicely.
5. Fur Embellishments
In terms of style, for Autumn-Winter 2018 we are seeing a lot of fur embellishments - perfect for a winter wedding.
These can be found on sleeves and collars of dresses and coats.
6. Beading Details
Also we are seeing lots of beading and sparkle, elevating your look as the styles become more unique and intricate.
The embellishments are currently centred around the top half of the outfit, which shine and sparkle when the light catches them.
As a one-stop-shop for all things Mother of the Bride, where you can find your perfect outfit, bespoke headpiece, matching shoes and handbag, underwear, cosmetics and anything else you need, it is no wonder people travel from all over to experience McElhinneys!
We pride ourselves on providing the ultimate customer experience, and this is no exception when it comes to our Mother of the Bride and Groom collection.
Our custom-built occasion wear dresses collection in our Women's Department was designed to immerse you in luxury - with plush furnishings, spacious fitting rooms and floor length mirrors - and of course find you the perfect outfit for that very special day.
Our buyers travel the globe in search of the top brands and best-loved designers, to bring you an unrivalled collection of Occasion clothing, and indeed throughout the store! Having won the prestigious Mother of the Bride Retailer of the Year for the last 4 years running, our expert Occasion team have 30+ years' experience.
To take a look at our Mother of the bride & groom outfits, you can browse online on our website or get the full 5 star McElhinneys experience in-store.
- Niamh x
