Wow, your daughter is getting married! Kudos to both of you, this calls for a bubbly celebration! Whether you love being involved in the whole process of wedding preparations or don’t mind taking the back seat, you’re still one of the most important guests there. This being said, it’s a fact that you’d want to look perfect for the big day of your child.

The best time to start with this prep is about three months before the celebration if you want to avoid planning stress. With so many things to think about and take care of, we know how overwhelming it may be at times, so to prevent anxiety from ruining your mood, we’ve come up with a styling checklist for you.

Find Your Dress

Sure, the bride is going to be at the centre of everyone’s attention, so her dress must be carefully chosen for the purpose, but so should yours as her mum.

First and foremost, it’s important that you pick something you love instead of taking this as the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and experiment. If it’s a sophisticated, elegant and modern design you’re after, there are special mother of the Bride Cocktail Dresses available at stores for mature fashion. These are designed specifically to wow you and the guests.

With a special occasion such as this, you don’t have to limit yourself to an understated black dress. Pick a colour that stands out, feel free to choose features like a fancy boat neck with keyhole neckline, draping folds for an elegant outcome or go for the timeless beauty of lace that can make you look and feel fabulous.

Want to take it up a notch? Go for a floral pattern which is an ideal option for summer weddings. As for the form, you can opt for mother of the bride dresses that are delicate and hug and accentuate your curves, or those that are light and airy with relaxed ruffles at the hem in case you’d like to wear them later on for other events, including beach days and picnics.

Use Tasteful Accessories

Even if it’s a simpler design, you can dress it up with accessories such as jewellery and bags, and finish up with the shoes. Unless you want to exaggerate by over-accessorising, the advice is to stick to classic and simple pieces because you don’t want all the attention for yourself with your statement pieces.

You can’t go wrong with a bracelet, a ring or two and some intricate studs. As for the bag, a clutch will do because it’s compact and yet still full of class. Besides, it provides you with enough space for essentials like tissues you’d need in case you’re prone to shedding a tear.

Hair as the Cherry on Top

Don a stylish hat or headpiece and add your personal touch to the outfit! Then again, if you’re fond of your hair and don’t want to go overboard with the accessorising, you can leave it to the hairdresser to give you the hairstyle you need that would complement the chic mother of the bride Cocktail Dresses. Some ravishing hairstyles require long hair, but no worries, that’s what the ever so popular hair extensions are for.

Think of Your Makeup

Even if you keep it minimal with the accessories, you can use the power of makeup to elevate the look. Special days like this one require outstanding makeup, so you might want to leave it to the professionals if you doubt your skills.

However, if you want to take matters into your own hands as the MOB, have in mind you’ve got plenty of time to watch tutorials and practice if you start three months ahead with preparationns. Additionally, you could count on the help of false eyelashes to give you the celebrity look. And, of course, given the event, you’d better stick to tear-proof products so your makeup stays intact despite the crying.

Let me point out though, it’s necessary to also consider your skin and work on improving your natural beauty in the meantime. This is the perfect chance to implement a balanced diet (if you haven’t yet), and give supplements like vitamin B a try as it’s known for boosting the skin’s health.

You can work on your complexion too by giving essential-oil based natural skincare a chance in your everyday beauty routine. Not only can natural skincare improve the texture, treat issues like dark spots, and remove spots and blemishes, but it’s also good for your overall wellbeing as well.

This isn’t the case with the chemical-based beauty products that clog the pores and make their way through the bloodstream. Pick them with care and you’re going to look and feel your best for the important day!