Mother of the Bride Style Checklist (Free Printable)

Choosing what to wear as the mother of the bride or groom can feel like a full project.

There’s the main outfit, accessories, beauty prep, and all the little extras you don’t want to forget.

This free Mother of the Bride Style Checklist pulls everything into one place so you can plan confidently and avoid last-minute stress.

The checklist covers clothing, accessories, shoes, headwear, beauty items, and weekend extras. Below,

I’m breaking down what’s inside and how to use it in the most helpful way.

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What’s Inside the Free Mother of the Bride Style Checklist

The free printable includes every element you may want to think about for your full wedding day look. It’s comprehensive on purpose, but still flexible so you can personalise it for your style and your child’s wedding.

Clothing Essentials

This section helps you build your outfit from the ground up. It includes dresses, jumpsuits, tops, skirts, trousers, pantsuits, jackets, and cover-ups. Rather than focusing on just the dress, it guides you to think about the wedding style, the season, the venue, and your usual comfort preferences. It also encourages you to consider your full outfit — including layers, shoes, accessories, and undergarments — so nothing gets missed.

Jewellery and Accessories

The jewellery section covers necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, watches, and brooches. It’s designed to help you refine your accessories and choose pieces that elevate the outfit without overwhelming it. It also reminds you to think about necklines, colour tones, and proportions so everything works together.

Shoes

This part covers heels, flats, wedges, block heels, dressy sandals, and a second pair of comfortable shoes for the evening. It highlights what to consider depending on the venue, terrain, and length of the day. There’s also a reminder to break in new shoes ahead of time — one of the most common things mothers forget.

Headwear Options

This section includes hats, fascinators, hairpins, combs, floral accessories, headbands, and scarves. It’s especially useful if the wedding has a formal dress code or if you want to add a statement element to your outfit. There’s a good balance of traditional and modern options so you can choose what fits the overall style of the day.

Hair and Beauty

The hair and beauty section includes styling products, tools, hair ties, skincare, makeup items, perfume, nail-care essentials, and optional additions such as hair extensions. It works whether you’re doing your own hair and makeup or having it done professionally. It also encourages you to gather touch-up products, which is something many mothers appreciate once the day gets busy.

Extras

This section covers everything else you may want before, during, or after the wedding. It includes outfits for the rehearsal dinner and the morning of the wedding, travel outfits, underwear, shapewear, tights, umbrellas, a portable steamer, pyjamas, slippers, a sewing kit, a stain remover pen, a phone charger, and other little essentials. It’s intentionally detailed so you can review it and simply tick what applies to your situation.

Blank Checklist Pages

These pages allow you to build your own personalised list once you decide on your final outfit. They’re especially helpful if the wedding includes travel, multiple events, or different outfit changes across the weekend.

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How to Use This Checklist

The free checklist works well whether you’re at the very beginning of planning or in the final weeks.

Save or print the checklist

You can keep the digital version on your phone for planning and print the final customised checklist when you’re ready to pack. Many mothers like having both.

Build your outfit section by section

Start with the main clothing category, then move into accessories, shoes, headwear, and beauty. Working through each section helps you stay organised and stops any small details from slipping through the cracks.

Take it with you when shopping

The clothing section is really useful to reference when trying on outfits. It reminds you to consider layers, accessories, undergarments, and shoes — the things most mothers don’t think about until later.

Use the beauty section for trials

If you’re having a hair or makeup trial, bring the checklist so you can note down products, shades, or tools you want on the day. If you’re doing your own makeup, it helps you spot anything missing early.

Prepare a small “day of” essentials bag

Use the checklist to gather items like lipstick, tissues, blotting papers, perfume, and a charger. It’s always better to have these sorted in advance rather than scrambling on the morning.

Personalise the blank pages

Use the blank pages to add anything specific to your wedding — whether that’s destination travel, an early brunch, cultural traditions, or extra outfits.

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Tips for Choosing Your Mother of the Bride Style

These quick tips work alongside the checklist to guide your decision-making.

Match the overall wedding style

Your outfit doesn’t need to match the bridesmaids, but it should align with the formality and aesthetic of the day. Use the checklist to narrow down what suits the venue and timeline.

Prioritise comfort early

Comfort is key on a long wedding day. Use the clothing and shoe sections to plan fabrics, fits, and footwear that look good and feel good.

Consider the season

Weather impacts your outfit much more than people expect. Use the checklist to plan layers or fabrics that match the climate — especially if you’re attending an outdoor or destination wedding.

Don’t leave the outfit too late

Alterations, accessories, and shoes always take longer than expected. The checklist helps you keep track of what’s done and what still needs attention.

Think about hair and makeup

Whether you’re doing it yourself or booking a professional, planning this part early makes the whole morning run smoother. The beauty section helps you prepare everything well ahead of time.

Who This Checklist Is For

This freebie is perfect for mothers of the bride, mothers of the groom, stepmothers, and grandmothers. It works for all types of weddings — from modern city celebrations to traditional ceremonies to relaxed outdoor weddings.