Quick answer: A mother-of-the-bride (or mother-of-the-groom) outfit usually sits in the mid-range — more refined than everyday wear, but rarely as heavily embellished as a bridal lehenga. Price comes down to fabric, embroidery and hand-work hours, and elegant anarkalis and kameez sets often cost less than a structured, heavily worked lehenga. For scale, our heavy bridal lehengas range from £900–£3,000, and a typical mother's outfit sits below the top of that. Every price includes made-to-measure sizing, your exact colour, and a video before dispatch.
The mothers are among the most photographed guests, so their outfits deserve real elegance — here's what drives the cost.
What drives the price
- Fabric: luxe silks, nets and velvets cost more.
- Embroidery: placed, refined work vs dense all-over handwork. (See what drives embroidery cost.)
- Silhouette: a flowing anarkali vs a structured, fuller lehenga.
- Hand-work hours: the biggest factor in any piece.
Where a mother's outfit usually sits
| Style | Typical cost level |
|---|---|
| Elegant kameez set | Gentler end |
| Flowing anarkali | Mid-range |
| Structured, embellished lehenga | Higher |
A reference point
Our heavy bridal lehengas range from £900–£3,000. A mother-of-the-bride or mother-of-the-groom outfit — elegant rather than full-bridal — typically sits below the top of that range. (See how much a bridal lehenga costs.)
What's included in the price
- Made to your measurements, with a 3–5 inch alteration margin — and flattering across sizes.
- Your exact colour from a 900+ hand-dyed library, ideal for coordinating with the bridal party.
- A video before dispatch, so you confirm it first.
- Duties included for the UK and most countries (US orders ship duties-unpaid, so US buyers pay customs on arrival); delivery included over £500.
Browse the mother-of-the-bride collection, the mother-of-the-groom collection, or ask us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mother-of-the-bride outfit cost?
It depends on fabric, embroidery and hand-work hours, but it usually sits in the mid-range — more refined than everyday wear, rarely as heavy as a bridal lehenga. For scale, our bridal lehengas range from £900 to £3,000, and a mother's outfit typically sits below the top of that.
Is an anarkali cheaper than a lehenga for the mother of the bride?
Often, yes — a flowing anarkali typically uses less structure and fabric than a heavily worked lehenga, so it can cost less while looking beautifully elegant.
What's included in the price?
Made-to-measure sizing with a 3 to 5 inch alteration margin, your exact colour from 900+ hand-dyed shades, a video before dispatch, duties included for the UK and most countries (US orders duties-unpaid), and delivery included over £500.
Can I coordinate with the bridal party's colours?
Yes — with a 900+ hand-dyed colour library you can match the mothers' outfits precisely to the wedding palette.
AÏNN London prices each outfit by its fabric, embroidery and hours — made to measure in 900+ shades, with a video before dispatch. Ask us for a quote.
Last updated: June 2026
