First ladies of fashion

Discover the latest offerings for mothers of the bride and groom with this guide by Natasha Radmehr, Scottish Wedding Directory editor ...

Scottish Wedding Directory editor Natasha Radmehr reveals what’s new for mothers of the bride and groom.

Outfit 1 Natalie: Silver dip-hem dress with navy print, fascinator and shoes (POA), Catherines of Partick Natasha: “If you want to look stylish and modern without appearing to be a slave to of-the-moment trends, an elegant dipped hem is the way to do it. For this type of style, you want the front of the skirt to sit just below the knee – any shorter and you’ll lose that elegant aesthetic.” Outfit 2 Shane (bottom): Hot pink brocade dress with peplum (£569) and hat (£250), Loretta’s Collections. Pearl bracelets (£90), Jenny Blossom Jewellers Natasha: “Mums often select muted tones for their wedding outfit, so I’m always cheered by a vibrant ensemble like this. Speak to the bride first before deciding on your outfit colour, as she may want you to select something that complements the bridesmaids’ dresses.” Outfit 3 Shane: Fee G dress in soft peach with embroidered bodice in shades of pewter, gold and peach metallic (£249), teamed with Ispirato hat in peach and pewter (£199), Patricia Forbes. Wrist corsage (POA), Cherry Blossom

Natasha: “How beautiful is the embroidered bodice on this dress? I love that the sleeves are sheer – it gives you the arm coverage that so many of us seek out while looking and feeling appropriate for a spring or summer wedding. The colours will suit many modern wedding colour schemes too.” Outfit 4 Natalie: Silver beaded crepe dress with lace jacket and matching fascinator (POA), Catherine’s of Partick

Natasha: “If you like the idea of switching up your look from day to night, choose a dress like this. The lace jacket can be taken off during the evening reception if the Gay Gordons gets you a little hot under the collar! The matching fascinator is a contemporary accessory ideal for mums who just don’t do hats.” Outfit 5 Shane: Fely Campo lime green full-length dress with metallic print and matching stole (£739) and matching silver hat with lime green trim (£189), Patricia Forbes. Pearl bracelets (£90), Jenny

Blossom Jewellers

Natasha: “Lime green is an underrated colour which I think looks particularly beautiful on silver-haired women, and how fabulous is that matching hat? Because of its length, this dress would really suit taller mums. Those with a petite frame may prefer a three-quarterlength skirt.” Outfit 6 Shane: Floral dip-hem dress, jacket (£730), and matching hat (POA), Frox of Falkirk. Pearl bracelets (£90), Jenny Blossom Jewellers

Natasha: “Florals are big news this season (though let’s face it, they’ll never really go out of style, especially where weddings are concerned). I adore the way the colour of the flowers is echoed here in the jacket, hat and dress lining, with the floral print also appearing on the jacket cuffs.”

Model: Shane, Natalie and Issy @ Colours Agency; Photographer: Steven Jones; Hair: Carlanne at Meraki Hair; Make-Up: Lesley at Pamper and Polish; Venue: Hotel Du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow.

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