Finding the perfect mother of the bride dress is a special and exciting part of wedding planning. For women over 50, the key is to strike a balance between elegance, comfort, and personal style.

"We haven't gone dress shopping. We haven't ever discussed the styles I like or what I have in mind," the bride wrote on Reddit FG Trade/Getty A bride's mother purchased a wedding dress for her ...

Additional thrifted items included: the bride's getting ready outfit, her Jimmy Choo bridal shoes, the maids of honor dresses, mother of the bride dress, mother of the groom dress, rehearsal ...