50 Sweet Mother-Daughter Moments
On your wedding day, it’s the little things — getting ready with your mom, walking with her down the aisle, or sharing a memorable dance — that turn an ordinary wedding into an unforgettable experience. Here are our favorite mother-daughter photos!
By: Mary Gillen
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An ecstatic mother and daughter literally jump for joy that the big day has finally arrived!
Photo Credit: Joy Marie Photographers
Getting Ready
This southern mama and her daughter share a special moment after putting on the veil.
Photo Credit: Scott Hopkins Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
Getting Ready
Nothing but smiles in the bridal suite.
Photo Credit: Alyse French Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
Getting Ready
Our real bride blogger Lisa's favorite wedding memories include her mom, from spending those morning hours together getting their makeup done to finding a last-minute reception dress for mom. "On the morning of my wedding, she decided that she didn’t want to wear the same dress she wore to my actual ceremony, because she thought it was too stuffy. We raced through the dress department and found a swingy, light blue party dress that was a perfect fit for a fiesta.”
Photo Credit: Unveiled Wedding Photography
Getting Ready
This bride’s young daughter looks in amazement at her pretty wedding hairstyle.
Photo Credit: Kathleen Hertel Photography
Getting Ready
Concerned that your dress won’t fit? Don’t worry, Mom is a wonder with a zipper.
Photo Credit: Photo Love Photography
Getting Ready
This bride’s mother had some fun with her outfit choice and chose a bold red blazer and black feathered hat.
Photo Credit: Matthew Mead on Polka Dot Bride via Lover.ly
Something Borrowed
The only thing better than wearing your mom’s earrings on your special day is capturing a photo of her putting them on you.
Photo Credit: Landon Jacob Productions on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
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A sweet moment between a bride and her little girl.
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This mother and father couldn’t be happier to see their little girl marry the man of her dreams.
Photo Credit: Robin Jolin
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The sheer excitement on this bride’s face is priceless.
Photo Credit: Peach Blossom Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
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A mother getting choked up at the sight of her beautiful daughter.
Photo Credit: Natalie Franke Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
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We love how mom's vibrant dress is perfectly coordinated with the color scheme of the wedding.
Photo Credit: Life's Highlights
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A mother and daughter put their heads together to create an adorable photo.
Photo Credit: Wren Photography
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Don’t be afraid to cry — emotional moments make the best pictures!
Photo Credit: Fotowerks Custom Photography
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We can’t help but smile when looking at this photo.
Photo Credit: Landon Jacob Productions on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
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A must-have photo showcasing both of your engagement rings.
Photo Credit: Nancy Ray Photography
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Such an adorable family portrait!
Photo Credit: Boro Creative Visions Photography on Oh Lovely Day via Lover.ly
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Part of bride Jackie’s touching vows were dedicated to her new stepdaughter. She said, “I promise to be an example to Sarah and our family of what a good wife, friend, mother and woman should be.” How sweet!
Photo Credit: Rose Street Studio
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The raw emotion in this photo brings tears to our eyes.
Photo Credit: Elisa B. Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
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A unity sand ceremony including your kids is a fantastic way to represent the blending together of two families.
Photo Credit: Photo Love Photography
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The couple’s daughter, Willow, was a flower girl. “The most important thing to us was involving our friends and family,” says Birdie. “Our little girl, Willow, was smiling as she was pulled down the aisle in a wagon — and that brought tears to my eyes.”
Photo Credit: Andrejka Photography
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This touching photo would convince any bride to share the “first look” with her mother.
Photo Credit: Ali Siart Photography
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Capture the last few moments of motherly advice on the way to the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Tinywater Photography on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly
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No grass stains on Mama’s watch!
Photo Credit: Abby Jiu on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly
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A dreamy beach backdrop makes for a beautiful mother daughter photo.
Photo Credit: Braedon Photography on Inspired By This via Lover.ly
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A moment of quiet prayer between a mother and daughter.
Photo Credit: Paul Von Rieter on Grey Likes Weddings via Lover.ly
Like mother, like daughter
This mother-daughter duo flash the same subtle but glowing smile.
Photo Credit: Lauren Larsen on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
Walk Down the Aisle
The bride's mom walked her down the aisle as Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl" played.
Photo Credit: Brent Lukey on Polka Dot Bride via Lover.ly
Walk Down the Aisle
This mother gazes adoringly at her stunning daughter.
Photo Credit: Justin Beck Photography
Walk Down the Asile
Everything about this rustic-chic wedding screams family, from the two open doors in the aisle to the bride having both her parents give her away.
Photo Credit: Wren Photography
Walk Down the Aisle
This mother-of-the-bride couldn’t be happier to be walking her daughter down the aisle.
Photo Credit: ZADesignz
Walk Down the Aisle
Mother and daughter stroll hand-in-hand to the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Jonas Peterson on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly
Walk Down the Aisle
Add a unique touch and give mom a miniature version of your bouquet!
Photo Credit: Rachel Pearlman Photography
Warm Embrace
A sweet kiss on the forehead before walking down the aisle.
Photo Credit: EMinDee Images
Warm Embrace
A bride plants a big smooch on her elated mother’s cheek.
Photo Credit: Matt Andrews Photography
Warm Embrace
This mother can’t hold back the tears as she embraces her daughter.
Photo Credit: Jordan Quinn Photography
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This MOB is squeezing her daughter so tight, it looks like she never wants to let go.
Photo Credit: Ryan Flynn Photography
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Eskimo kisses in the bridal suite equal a picture-perfect moment.
Photo Credit: Hailey Erickson
Celebrating Culture
The bride's mother beams with pride that her daughter decided to share her cultural traditions with her guests.
Photo Credit: Thomas Marlow on Maharani Weddings via Lover.ly
Celebrating Culture
Borrow this Hindu tradition and give your mom and dad seats of honor.
Photo Credit: Cory Ryan Photography
Celebrating Culture
A hysterical photo of a mom being hoisted in the air during the Hora.
Photo Credit: Scobey Photography on Southern Weddings on Lover.ly
Don't Forget Grandma!
A radiant bride looks on as her new husband shares a dance with her lovable grandmother.
Photo Credit: Choco Studio
Sweet Gesture
Sewn into bride Vanessa’s dress was a piece of her mother’s wedding dress, hand stitched with Vanessa and Andrew’s names and wedding date.
Photo Credit: Dominique Bader on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly
Sweet Gesture
Mom grins from ear-to-ear as the bride concentrates on making her corsage look perfect.
Photo Credit: Diane Askew Photography
Sweet Gesture
This adorable couple shared one last kiss with their moms before walking down the aisle as husband and wife.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Beasley
Mother-Daughter Dance
Pure joy is radiating from this mother-daughter duo as they take a spin around the dance floor.
Photo Credit: Jared Wilson Photography
