The mother-of-the-bride's elegant look by go-to royal designer Catherine Walker was a short-sleeved pale blue silk dress paired with coat dress in the same shade, with braiding on the cuffs and waist.

these knee-length dresses are a chic option for any style of wedding. Just look at Carole Middleton’s powder blue number at Pippa’s wedding for inspo. The modern mother of the bride may be ...