In short: For the mother of the groom, the day is about welcoming a new daughter into the family — and looking every bit as elegant and celebrated as the bride's side. The ideal outfit is gracious and refined: a flowing anarkali, an elegant lehenga or a beautifully worked kameez set, in a sophisticated colour that complements (rather than copies) the bride's mother. It's a proud, joyful role, and her outfit should let her feel it.
The mother of the groom holds a special, gracious place at a wedding — welcoming a new member into the family. Here's how to dress for the role with elegance and ease.
A day of welcome
Where the bride's mother feels the bittersweet joy of a daughter's big step, the groom's mother often feels the warmth of gaining a daughter. It's a proud, happy role — and one that deserves an outfit she feels wonderful in.
What to wear
| Style | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Elegant anarkali | Graceful and comfortable for hosting |
| Refined lehenga or sharara | Festive and celebratory |
| Richly worked kameez set | Sophisticated and easy to wear |
Coordinating with the other mother
A graceful touch is for the two mothers to complement each other — not match, but harmonise in tone and formality, so the photographs feel cohesive. With a 900+ hand-dyed colour library the families can plan this precisely. (See coordinating without matching exactly and the mother of the bride.)
Comfort and confidence
She'll be greeting guests, hosting and very much in the spotlight on the groom's side, so a comfortable, well-fitting outfit she doesn't have to think about lets her enjoy every moment. Made-to-measure makes that effortless.
Frequently asked questions
What should the mother of the groom wear?
A gracious, refined outfit — an elegant anarkali, a lehenga or sharara, or a beautifully worked kameez set — in a sophisticated colour that complements the bride's mother without copying her.
Should the two mothers coordinate?
A lovely approach is to harmonise in tone and formality rather than match exactly, so the family photographs feel cohesive. A wide colour library makes this easy to plan.
What colours suit the mother of the groom?
Sophisticated jewel tones, soft metallics and elegant pastels all work beautifully — ideally complementing, not matching, the bride and her mother.
Why does comfort matter for her outfit?
She'll be hosting and in the spotlight for hours, so a comfortable, well-fitting outfit lets her relax and enjoy welcoming her new daughter.
At AÏNN London we make mother-of-the-groom outfits to measure in 900+ shades, so she feels as celebrated as she is proud. See the collection.
Last updated: June 2026
