While it feels as though only yesterday that the child was traveling in diapers, the time has played a trick on you, and suddenly, they're because of walk on the aisle — and you are the mother of the bride (or groom!).

Unsurprisingly, the marriage of your child can bring up lots of emotions. And while your day should revolve around the happy couple, guests will in the end be embracing you as one of the day's standout figures.

So, with (a minimum of some of) the spotlight headed the right path, you will want to look and feel you're very best as you send your son or daughter off to their new stage of life.

Luckily, the planet is your oyster with regards to wedding attire. From garden party to black tie, this season's roster of the mother from the bride and groom dresses is one thing to behold mother the groom dresses.