Mother’s Day is just around the corner ladies! Yes Sunday 15th March is the day when we can all stop and appreciate how amazing our mums really are! From looking after us when we were small, to becoming a best friend to turn to for advice when we grow up, they are with us every step of the way.
And if you’re head, neck and heels into planning your big day right now, then it’s safe to assume that your mum is in there helping with everything from flowers to décor, to dresses and invites. But in all the wedding planning, it can be easy to overlook just what your mum will wear on your big day. Yes the bride will always be the focus, but don’t forget it’s also a huge day for your mum, who’s bound to be proud as punch and wants to look her very best.
So as Mother’s Day approaches we thought it would be a good time to put together some top picks for truly stunning mother of the bride or groom outfits. It’s also the perfect excuse to treat her to a day of mother of the bride shopping and lunch on mother’s day! All of the below outfits are available from Irish boutiques around the country.

La Crème Boutique link to boutique  in Gorey, Co. Wexford has become a real go-to destination for those in the south east looking for a mother of the bride outfit and this Libra cream dress & short jacket, is a really chic choice she could easily pull out of the wardrobe for other special occasions.

If your mum is a real lover of Irish design then a piece from Marion Murphy Cooney’s MMC link to boutique new ready-to-wear collection is a must. Her occasion wear frocks have been worn by a glut of Irish celebs, so you know you’re going to find something really wow and unique here. MMC, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Cabotine, a much loved Spanish brand has become a favourite of many an Irish mammy for her son or daughter’s big day and this navy blue dress with lace detail is supremely flattering. Plus there’s handy lace sleeves to cover her arms in case it’s one of her problem areas. Vanity Fair, in Newbridge, Co. Kildare link to boutique

Ian Stuart is another label that’s become a stalwart of mother of the bride or groom wear, indeed the label won ‘Best Mother of the Bride Collection 2012’. This really smart biscuit coloured dress is a total showstopper, thanks to its intricate details. An eye-catching choice for a spring wedding. Ela Maria, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. link to boutique

This ice blue John Charles outfit, is a real head-turner, plus it has a matching jacket to keep her warm if things get chilly in the church. Flattering and smart, it’s ideal for a mother of the bride or groom outfit and will make your mum feel like a million dollars. Lynch’s, Banagher, Co. Offaly link to boutique

If your mum wants something really special, then why not consider a bespoke outfit? Irish designer Marie Forkin Link to boutique is one such designer who makes custom outfits for mothers of the bride or groom. She specialise in designing chic, contemporary designs and will cater to your mum’s exact requirements.