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Sequin Mother of the Bride Dresses

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“Love this dress , fits beautifully and the customer service was amazing . replied quickly .”
— Lee Evans, on the Alice Off Shoulder Black Sequin Nude Gown by Adrianna Papell
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Choosing a sequin dress: an all-over sequin gown is the most formal choice and suits black tie and evening receptions. Sequin lace and embroidered sequin detail give a softer shimmer for afternoon ceremonies and garden venues, for the mother who wants sparkle without full shine. A midi length keeps sequins relaxed for a cocktail-style reception.
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Sequin Mother of the Bride Dresses bring the sparkle an evening wedding asks for, and they do most of the work on their own: little jewellery, one good shoe, and the dress carries the occasion. Sequin suits ballroom and hotel receptions, black tie dress codes and winter weddings, and it lifts beautifully in photographs taken under low reception lighting.

Every dress here has real sequins: all over, worked into lace, or embroidered through the bodice and sleeves. Choose from full length sequin gowns and cocktail midis by Dressology, Trellis Lane, Tania Olsen and Adrianna Papell, in silver, gold, champagne and gunmetal as well as navy, wine, emerald and blush. Sizes run AU 4 to AU 30.

See also Beaded Mother of the Bride Dresses, Burgundy Mother of the Bride Dresses and Green Mother of the Bride Dresses.

Sequin Mother of the Bride Dresses: your questions answered

Is a sequin dress too much for the mother of the bride?

Not for an evening or black tie wedding, where sequin is standard occasion wear. In a full length gown with a covered neckline or sleeves it reads as elegant rather than loud, and keeping jewellery minimal is usually enough to keep the look balanced.

What sequin styles are available?

All-over sequin gowns, sequin lace dresses, cocktail midis and styles with sequin embroidery on the bodice or sleeves, from Dressology, Trellis Lane, Tania Olsen and Adrianna Papell. Colours include navy, wine, emerald and blush as well as silver, gold, champagne and gunmetal.

Do sequin dresses photograph well?

Sequin is one of the better fabrics under low reception lighting, because it catches whatever light there is and keeps definition when plain fabrics flatten out. In bright daylight it can read brighter than expected, which is worth considering for a daytime wedding.

What sizes do sequin mother of the bride dresses come in?

Sequin styles are listed in AU sizes 4 to 30, with many made to order. Sequin fabric has less give than a knit, so the fit matters more, and a try-on dress at home is a reliable way to confirm your size before ordering the gown.