Where to Find Great Mother of the Bride Style

Ireland is full of incredibly talented designers who produce beautiful ready-to-wear collections, or can even produce a bespoke, made-to measure outfit for your Mum. – Louise Kennedy, Dublin – Niamh O Neill, Co. Louth – Laura Jayne Halton, Co. Kildare – Heidi Higgins, Co. Laois – Umit Kutluk, Dublin – Aideen Bodkin, Dublin – Fee G, Dublin – Helen Mc Alinden, Dublin – Shauna Fay, Belfast

– Caroline Kilkenny, Dublin – Roisin Cross Silks, Co. Dublin – The Design Centre, Assorted Designers, Powerscourt Dublin – Marion Murphy Cooney, Co. Tipperary – Charlotte and Jane, Co. Cork

There are hundreds of gorgeous independent Irish boutiques all across the country, chock-full of great labels and fabulous accessories. In fact, many of the boutiques below actually stock many of the Irish designers above and are a great option for women of all shapes and sizes. Here are some of our boutique picks for great mother of the bride or groom style, and a sample selection of what they stock.

– Ribbon Rouge Co. Meath | Matilde, Linea Raffaelli, Carla Ruiz, Olimara, Sonia Pena – Nicola Ross Co. Kildare | Linea Raffaelli, Luis Civit, Ispirato, Marcelino – Ruby Rouge Gorey, Co. Wexford | Various brands as well as their own Doll collection – Aria Boutique Dublin and Kildare | Badgley Mischka, Malene Birger, Tara Jarmon, Soma London

– Serendipity Boutique Co. Kilkenny | Moncho Heredia, Olimara, My Pretty Dress Co. – Costume Castle Lane, Dublin | Cacherel, Roland Mouret, Dice Kayek, Antonio Berardi – Dirty Fabulous Vintage, Wicklow St, Dublin | Stockists of vintage from 1920s to 1960s and beyond – Jennys Ashbourne, Co. Meath | Ronald Joyce, Joseph Ribkoff, Teresa Ripoll

– La Creme Boutique, Gorey, Co. Wexford | A collection of classic and contemporary styles – Covet Dublin | Alexander McQueen, Oscar de La Renta, Badgley Mischka and Rachel Gilbert all available to hire and buy – Fran and Jane Dublin and Cork | Wild Pony, Tara Jarmon, Blaithin Ennis – Bow and Pearl Ranelagh, Dublin | Louche, Lavish Alice, Wild Pony – Lynch Fashions, Banagher, Co. Offaly | Carla Ruiz, Anoola, Dressed Up

– Costume, Castle Market, Dublin | Catherine Deane, Isabel Marant, Roland Mouret, Theia – Emporium Kalu, Naas, Co. Kildare | M Missoni, Niamh O'Neill, Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood

Don't Call Me Dear Galway City | Carla Ruiz, Frock Art, Moncho Heredia, Nuribel Don Racine, Castlebar, Co. Mayo | A selection of affordable occasion dresses Willow Boutique Ennis, Co. Clare and Galway City | Bourne, Eden Row, Closet, Ted Baker Les Jumelles Galway City | Alexander Wang, Fabiana Filippi, Rick Owens, Diane Von Furstenberg, Acne Studios Colette Latchford Fashion Galway | Claudia C, Emme Libra, Marccain

– Isobel Limerick | Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenburg, Mos Mosh, Oky Coky, Roberto Cavalli – MacBees, Killarney, Co. Kerry – County Boutique Ennis, Co. Clare | Fee G, Niamh O’Neill, Aideen Bodkin, Caroline Kilkenny – Ela Maria Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Carmen Melero, Linea Raffaelli, Condici, Ispirato – Isobel Boutique Adare, Co. Limerick | Cabotine, Marc Cain, DVF, Fee G – Jon Clare Cork City | Caroline Kilkenny, Adrianna Papell, Linea Raffaelli, Luis Civi

– The Wardrobe, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | French Connection, The Pretty Dress Co, Jovonna

– Blush Belfast | Pronovias, John Charles, Irresistible, Kevan Jon – Gasp Newry | Cabotine, Zeila, John Charles

Department Stores are a great place to start your outfit search, as there are lots of great options all under one roof, in a mix of styles and price ranges. It's also a good way to suss out what you like and don't like at a glance, to narrow down what you're looking for. – Brown Thomas Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick – Arnotts Dublin – Harvey Nicols Dublin – McElhinneys Co. Donegal – Simones of Sligo Sligo

– Kildare Village (not technically a department store but you can find lots of discounted designer brands in one place)

Whether you are looking for a whole outfit or even just a jacket or accessories to finish off the look, there are plenty of great high street options for Mammies on a budget or those looking for something a little more trendy. Here are some of our fave stores for mother of the bride style, they're usually available in the good department stores though some are stand-alone boutiques.

– Phase Eight – Whistles – Jacques Vertaliko – Ted Baker – Oasis – Hobbs – Hoss Intropia – Coast – Karen Millen – French Connection – LK Bennett – Reiss – Monsoon – Zara

If you know your style and have a good idea what you want, shopping online is a great way of streamlining the process and trying things on at home. Most of the high street and department stores listed above will have online stores, while the following online-only options are great too!

– Diffusion by Kate diffusion.ie – Ollie & Mac ollieandmac.com – The Outnet theoutnet.com – NET A PORTER net-a-porter.com – Matches Fashion matchesfashion.com – Shopstyle shopstyle.co.uk – ASOS asos.com

Unfortunately, the options for plus size fashion in Ireland are really limited. We're hoping to see lots of brands and stores expand their size ranges in the next couple of years, but, in the mean time, here are some ideas to get started. – Coast carry up to size 26 in their Mother of the Bride collection – Tempted boutique in Raheny, Dublin, carry up to size 28 – Navabi carry clothing by a range of designers, up to size 32

– McElhinneys carry up to size 30 in some of their occasionwear – La Creme boutique in Gorey carry up to a size 24 – Oxendales carry up to a size 32 in some of their occasionwear – ASOS carry up to a size 32 in some of their occasionwear – The Wardrobe boutique in Clonmel carry up to a size 28

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Where to Find Great Mother of the Bride Style

Irish Designers and Custom-Made Options for Mother of the Bride Outfits

– Caroline Kilkenny, Dublin – Roisin Cross Silks, Co. Dublin – The Design Centre, Assorted Designers, Powerscourt Dublin – Marion Murphy Cooney, Co. Tipperary – Charlotte and Jane, Co. Cork

Irish Designers and Custom-Made Options for Mother of the Bride Outfits

Boutiques for Mother of the Bride or Groom Style

Leinster Boutiques

Leinster Boutiques

Leinster Boutiques

– Costume, Castle Market, Dublin | Catherine Deane, Isabel Marant, Roland Mouret, Theia – Emporium Kalu, Naas, Co. Kildare | M Missoni, Niamh O'Neill, Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood

Leinster Boutiques

Connaught Boutiques

Munster Boutiques

– The Wardrobe, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | French Connection, The Pretty Dress Co, Jovonna

Munster Boutiques

– Blush Belfast | Pronovias, John Charles, Irresistible, Kevan Jon – Gasp Newry | Cabotine, Zeila, John Charles

Ulster Boutiques

Department Stores for Mother of the Bride or Groom Shopping

– Kildare Village (not technically a department store but you can find lots of discounted designer brands in one place)

Department Stores for Mother of the Bride or Groom Shopping

High Street Options for Mother of the Bride Style

– Phase Eight – Whistles – Jacques Vertaliko – Ted Baker – Oasis – Hobbs – Hoss Intropia – Coast – Karen Millen – French Connection – LK Bennett – Reiss – Monsoon – Zara

High Street Options for Mother of the Bride Style

If you know your style and have a good idea what you want, shopping online is a great way of streamlining the process and trying things on at home. Most of the high street and department stores listed above will have online stores, while the following online-only options are great too!

Online Shopping for Mothers of the Bride and Groom

– Diffusion by Kate diffusion.ie – Ollie & Mac ollieandmac.com – The Outnet theoutnet.com – NET A PORTER net-a-porter.com – Matches Fashion matchesfashion.com – Shopstyle shopstyle.co.uk – ASOS asos.com

Online Shopping for Mothers of the Bride and Groom

Plus Size Options for Mother of the Bride Outfits

Plus Size Options for Mother of the Bride Outfits

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