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10 Timeless, Chic Makeup Looks for the Mothers of the Bride and Groom

By Dahvi Shira

Published on Apr 15, 2025 • 5 min read

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Here comes the bride… and her mother, and her mother-in-law. While of course all eyes are on the couple tying the knot, you can’t forget about the mother of the bride and mother of the groom. The two supporting ladies of the big day will be front and center for photos, out and about mingling, and of course on the dance floor for a song or two.

That’s why they deserve timeless makeup looks that don’t overshadow the bridal makeup, but elevate mom to a place where she feels beautiful and picture-perfect on her son or daughter’s special day. From the eyeshadow, mascara, and additional eye makeup down to the lip liner, skincare, and more, no step should be left unattended when it comes to makeup application on the day of “I do.”

We’ve searched far and wide to deliver the best mother of the bride and groom makeup looks so moms can reflect on their child’s wedding day (and their own wedding makeup) with a smile. These makeup ideas include long-lasting, hydrating, high-quality looks, ranging from natural makeup to full-coverage foundation and concealer. No matter the aesthetic, these are looks that can be easily achieved by a professional makeup artist or someone who wants to do their own makeup.

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Timeless Mothers of the Bride and Groom Makeup for Any Age

1. Sculpted Shimmer Mother of the Bride Makeup

Color pops in all the right places! The light shimmery eyes on this beautiful mother of the bride are a perfect fit for her clear blue eyes. The black eyeliner adds definition, while her skin looks fresh and soft. The mauve lip tone ties it all together, displaying a subtle yet stunning look.

The CALIRAY Surfproof Pencil Black Waterproof Eye Liner is perfect for weddings, thanks to its smudgeproof durability and deep pigment. This bad boy will give wedding tears a run for their money.

2. Minimalist Mother of the Bride Makeup

Less is often more, as seen here. The focus for this natural beauty appears to be an even, healthy complexion, with black liner and soft lash extensions to draw attention to the eyes. The matching cheeks and lips complement the rest of the look effortlessly.

3. Understated Elegance Mother of the Bride Makeup

Sometimes a monochromatic makeup look is all you need. This natural yet sophisticated aesthetic hits in all the right places, with flushes of dark coral bringing life to the cheeks and lips. This seamlessly tops off a stunning complexion.

To land this look with a pigmented, silky-smooth finish, we recommend the MISCHO BEAUTY Blush.

4. Bronzed Bombshell Mother of the Bride Makeup

Keeping the eyes minimal with falsies or lash extensions and a swipe of black liner allows the makeup artist to really play up the cheeks and lips. With the statement hair, it’s key here that the eyes don’t detract from the rest of the look. The bronzey color theme expertly complements this mama’s features and natural skin tone.

A buildable, radiant bronzer like the DOMINIQUE COSMETICS Silktone Cream Bronzer will allow the cheeks to get as faint or as pigmented as the mother of the bride or groom pleases.

5. Neutral Beauty Mother of the Bride Makeup

For the makeup-loving mama, sticking to neutral while going full glam is a way to stand out without going overboard. With pops of color in all the right places, this look offers a cohesive pink and beige statement-making presentation while still allowing the bride to take center stage.

6. Peachy Pop Mother of the Bride Makeup

Soft, elegant, and youthful, this peachy, coral-toned wedding look is approachable, yet still manages to enhance all of mom’s natural features. The skin appears plump and radiant in this timeless, elevated aesthetic.

7. Simple and Sophisticated Mother of the Bride Makeup

Complexion is key on a day like this one. From sweat and tears to photos and plenty of hugging and touching, you’ll want to ensure skin looks radiant, soft, and ready for whatever the momentous occasion brings. This dewy glam goes easy on the eyes and plays into a glowy base with a silky, bronze-like finish that blends seamlessly into the skin.

The LAURA GELLER Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation is designed for mature skin with the ability to self-adjust, helping to leave skin even-toned and radiant.

8. Effortlessly Chic Mother of the Bride Makeup

Some moms are more into makeup than others, and that’s OK. If you’re looking for a truly minimalist makeup look, we love this right here. As mentioned above, an even-toned, radiant complexion that lasts from day to night is key. Enlisting the help of a product like the TARTE Shape Tape Radiant Medium Coverage Concealer is a great way to brighten up any dull areas and add life to the face without going heavy with color. You also can’t forget a light swipe of blush for a natural flush. Our pick? The

PURLISSE BEAUTY Blush Glow BB Cheek Color offers that maybe-she’s-born-with it pop of pigment.

9. Balanced and Beautiful Mother of the Bride Makeup

They say hair is your best accessory for a reason! This mama’s stunning deep red makes makeup (or lack thereof) a breeze. With some light eyeliner, coral lips, and a soft complexion, your girl is ready to go.

10. Dewy Darling Mother of the Bride Makeup

Oh, she’s shining all right. This pretty-in-pink, mother of the bride or groom uses a radiant highlighter to bring the glow. Paired with a dewy foundation and glowy base underneath, this pink-lipped queen is ready for her closeup.

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