Mother of the Bride

It's your big day too, but of course you don't want to upstage your beautiful daughter! And yet it's a great opportunity to indulge in a fabulous outfit, make-up, hairdo and accessories. You may not be centre stage but you can be a credit to the bride, in your own sophisticated and elegant way.

Has your daughter chosen a colour theme for the wedding? Well, if blush pink or lime green really suit you, then go with the theme. If they don't, stick to the colours that make your eyes sparkle and your skin glow. If you're not sure, have your colours 'done' - Colour Me Beautiful can assess what colour family will enhance your looks.

You don't have to wear a dress if that's not your style. A sharply cut trouser suit in a glamorous style will look fabulous, especially worn with a show-stopping hat. Or you could liven up your pretty dress with a flirty 'hair fascinator' - little pieces of art for the head that make a very comtemporary statement (check out our range of hair fascinators for some stunning designs). Consider buying some interesting jewellery to make a plain outfit special. Invest in a professional make-up and have your hair cut and coloured in a fresh, modern style for the wedding day. Don't forget the manicure! And do some stress-busting with a sauna, facial or massage to calm those wedding nerves.

        Hair fascinator - chapeau                                            Magic Slimshaper Shorts             

Comfort is important to take you through the wedding, reception and evening jollifications. Slip a pair of Scholl Party Feet into your shoes to cushion the blow of all that dancing, and alternate between two pairs of shoes on the day, to keep you feeling sprightly. And make sure your underpinnings are in place - wear the best bra and magic pants you can find to enhance your figure and your confidence.

As for your daughter, why not suggest she take a look at Henry Kaye's full collection of simply stunning bridal and bridesmaid's shoes, beautiful bridesmaid dresses, stylish boy's formal wear and exquisite wedding accessories.

To see all our other useful hints and tips that we have put together to help take some of the stress out of organising that perfect day, click here to see our wedding information pages.