Behind the scenes at Smart’s mother of the bride fashion shoot at Simone’s Unlimited

I asked Smart model Sue Walters if she was getting tired yet, and she said, “Are you kidding? Dressing up in beautiful dresses is every girl’s dream. I could do this all day!”

She made me smile, because I could take pictures of beautiful dresses all day — especially those from Simone’s Day Spa Bridal in Hanover.

Smart editor April Trotter, high school shadow Morgan Staub and I spent most of last Tuesday afternoon alongside designer gowns, classic jewelry, high-end clutches and a handful of stylists that knew how to best create a mother-of-the-bride ensemble.

That’s right, prepare to find a fashion spread of all things mother of the bride in the next issue of Smart.

I will share valuable tips we learned about how to master a mature, classic look without looking frumpy, outdated or immodest. Get excited to see some beautiful gowns!

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