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.

One of my favorite best plus size mother of the bride dresses is the Foiled Draped Mini-Dress from Adrianna Papell. It incorporates black, pink, and gold, and would be lovely for a semi-formal affair.

There are plus size mother of the bride dresses, petite mother of the bride dresses and mother of the bride outifts for over 50s to choose from. ... It also comes in a mint green.

Mother-of-the-bride isn't the only star of the wedding celebrations. Get into these plus size mother of the groom dresses ...

With prices starting at less than $100 (and several options for plus-size bridal looks), scroll down to shop the 19 best mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom dresses for spring and summer ...

The mother-of-the-bride Sarah Ferguson, beamed and waved at crowds as she arrived in a green dress and matching hat. Piers Morgan even referred to Fergie has his "favourite royal." ...

The Princess of Wales' mother Carole Middleton swapped her Catherine Walker coat dress for a glamorous gown for Kate and William's private wedding reception in 2011.