Wedding coming up? The ultimate guide to chic mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom outfits

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There are few bigger moments in your life than watching your son or daughter get married; and there are few more pressing outfit decisions than what to wear for the special occasion. What colour should you go for? To hat, or not to hat? And what on earth should you wear if donning a block colour midi dress with matching coat is really not your thing?

Of course, the type of outfit will vary according to the wedding itself; you need a very different look for a formal church service and reception compared to a wedding that takes place in a field or beach.

With this in mind, we've scoured the high street for a selection of mother-of-the-bride (or groom!) outfits, ranging from chic trouser suits to glitzy gowns. Whether you prefer a simple silhouette or loud print and colour, there's plenty here to inspire you...

OUTFIT 1

Dress, £149, Ro&Zo

Blazer, £61.88 (was £119), Karen Millen 

Earrings, £55, Jigsaw 

Sandals, £30, Marks & Spencer 

Bag, £45, Marks & Spencer 

OUTFIT 2

Dress, £219, Jigsaw  

Jacket, £155, Sister Jane 

Earrings, £32, Orelia 

Bracelet, £120, John Lewis 

Bag, £119.40 (was £199), Sandro 

Shoes, £114.50, LK Bennett 

OUTFIT 3

Dress, £625, Needle & Thread

Shoes, £48, Next 

Bag, £46, Next 

Earrings, £41 (was £59), Swarovski 

OUTFIT 4

Silk dress, £349, Hobbs 

Blazer, £87.20 (was £159), Whistles 

Headband, £175.52, Etsy

Bag, £100, JW Pei 

Sandals, £130, Mint Velvet

OUTFIT 5

Dress, £159, Ro&Zo 

Jacket, £325, Me+Em 

Sandals, £33.99, New Look

Earrings, £24, Oliver Bonas 

Clutch bag, £75, Phase Eight 

OUTFIT 6 

Dress, £179, Phase Eight 

Shoes, £96 (was £150), Alohas  

Necklace set, £254.40 (was £318), Monica Vinader  

Fascinator, £77.48 (was £149), Karen Millen  

Bag, £89 (was £189), Kate Spade  

OUTFIT 7

Jacket, £280, Reiss 

Trousers, £170, Reiss

Top, £19, & Other Stories 

Headband, £25, Monsoon 

Shoes, £107.50 (was £215), Bobbies 

OUTFIT 8

Dress, £349, Phase Eight 

Shoes, £139, Hobbs

Bracelet, £50, Jigsaw 

Earrings, £18, Oliver Bonas 

Bag, £55, Oliver Bonas 

OUTFIT 9 

Silk trousers, £355, Weekend MaxMara at John Lewis

Jacket, £375, The Fold 

Clutch, £99, Hobbs

Shoes, £115 (was £229), Penelope Chilvers

Earrings, £50, Orelia 

OUTFIT 10 

Dress, £430, Farm Rio 

Shoes, £97, & Other Stories 

Pillbox hat, £139.95, Village Hats 

Bag, £22.99, H&M 

OUTFIT 11

Dress, £229, Phase Eight 

Sandals, £184.50 (was £205), Bobbies 

Bag, £199 (was £325), Farfetch

Earrings, £265, Completedworks

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