

For mothers of the bride and groom, their daughter or son’s wedding day is one of the most important events of a parent’s life. We never forget that at Fab Frocks and do everything in our power to make finding your dream outfit as pleasurable as possible.
This Spring/Summer, we are delighted to welcome you to our, dedicated mother-of-the-bride and groom boutique – the first of its kind in Dorset. Under one roof, you can browse some of the most stunning special occasion outfits from around the world. These include Paule Vasseur from Paris, Maria Coca from Spain , Veni Infantino and Sarah Danielle from America , Tina Taylor from Hong Kong, Michaela Louisa and John Charles from England.
There is also an inspirational collection of hats and fascinators on offer from top British milliners Nigel Rayment, Vivien Sheriff, Sarah Crozier, Rose Belinda and LJ Designs.
We know that modern mums don’t want to look mumsie or frumpy so our collections offer twenty-first century sophistication and style.
Appointments
Fab Frocks prides itself on offering a first-class, friendly and personalised service to all our customers from across Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon and beyond.
Whilst you are welcome to browse we encourage you to make an appointment to visit our boutique. This will ensure one of our special occasion experts is on hand to help you.
Please telephone 01202 765352 for more information.
OPEN SUNDAYS MARCH TO MAY FROM 11AM TO 4PM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SUNDAY VISITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FOR OUR MOTHER OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM COLLECTIONS
With all the class and sophistication of its Parisian roots, it’s no wonder Paule (Paul) Vasseur is the choice for many society weddings and celebrities.
Take advantage of our special order service at no extra charge that allows you the freedom to mix and match, skirt, jacket and top sizes to suit your individual figure and colour choice.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth and Poole.
Autumn/Winter 2009 sees the new collection of Condici arriving to
join our ever growing collections of mother of the bride and groom
outfits.
Style and sophistication with a modern twist is key with fabulous
floaty dresses and jackets plus fashionable formal suiting.
Visit our Condici page
Presen joins Fab Frocks collections from April this year and will be exclusive to us in Dorset.
Presen specialises in mother of the bride and mother of the groom outfits. Ideal for special occasions and wedding guests.
I’m a mother-of-the-bride but I don’t want to look mumsie!” So often the cry from women searching for a special occasion outfit.
Our collection by John Charles offers the answer to that plea with a fashionable yet wearable choice for the modern woman.
An ideal choice for the young mother-of-the bride offering chic, elegant dresses that quite rightly remind us that mums-of-the-bride can be sexy too!
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth
Veni Infantino is the exciting label from distinguished occasion wear designer Ronald Joyce. Veni Infantino developed her passion for fashion and design as a teenager, inheriting her flair from her Italian grandmother.
This continental style is evident in her choice of beautiful floaty dresses with subtle jackets to stunning skirt suits. Full length dresses and boleros are perfect for evening weddings and also make wonderful alternative wedding dresses.
Using the finest fabrics, Sarah Danielle offers figure-flattering full-length dresses with jackets or neat, tailored suits.
Construction is based on couture bridal workmanship, with exquisite details such as silk linings, detachable accessories and hidden corsetry to give an effortlessly perfect silhouette suitable for every age and figure.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth, special order service available if we don't have your size or colour.

Spanish collection Cabotine joins Fab Frocks this season and is exclusive to us in Dorset
This London label has been established since 1992 and offers mother of the bride and groom outfits at very affordable prices and appeals to all ages. Fresh, feminine prints in silk offer mothers the perfect answer to finding an outfit they can wear more than once.
Elegant dresses and jackets or floaty skirts and tops can be worn with a glamorous hat and heels one day or look just as wonderful toned down for those lunch-time functions. Sizes available 10-20. Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth.
Annika, from the Dynasty fashion house offers a great value collection.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth
A stunning plus-size collection for mothers of the bride and groom.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth
Visit our Claudia Stevens page

Stunning Spanish label, Maria Coca, is considered by insiders the ‘Queen of Spanish occasion wear’. This label offers feminine, stylish outfits with exquisite details in beautiful silks and other luxurious fabrics.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth.
A new mix and match collection arriving in the UK for 2010.
More details soon.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth
Perfect for all social events and occasions including weddings and church functions, ladies days, public events and ceremonies, the collection offers hats and fascinators in an exciting range of styles and colours.
As well as an excellent choice of hats which have been carefully chosen to match our special occasion collections, at Fab Frocks, we also offer a special order service with some styles of hat available to order in a choice of colours.
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth
Exclusive to Fab Frocks in Bournemouth
Selecting your outfit doesn't need to be a stressful experience and we want to make sure you have all the information to hand to make the right choice. Below you will find a guide showing when collections are available. Starting at the beginning of the season will allow you a greater selection and also time to place a special order should you wish to. If, however, you only have short notice, don't panic! We are here to help and will work with you to find the perfect outfit.
Please call us on 01202 765352 for more details.