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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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  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    An ecstatic mother and daughter literally jump for joy that the big day has finally arrived!

    Photo Credit: Joy Marie Photographers 

  • Getting Ready

    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

    Getting Ready

    Nothing but smiles in the bridal suite.

    Photo Credit: Alyse French Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Getting Ready

    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

    Getting Ready

    This bride’s young daughter looks in amazement at her pretty wedding hairstyle.

    Photo Credit: Kathleen Hertel Photography

  • Getting Ready

    Getting Ready

    An angelic bride leaves her mom awestruck.

    Photo Credit: Kate Murphy Photography 

  • Getting Ready

    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

    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

    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

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    A sweet moment between a bride and her little girl.

    Photo Credit: S.C. Photography on S.C. Photography via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    This mother and father couldn’t be happier to see their little girl marry the man of her dreams.

    Photo Credit: Robin Jolin 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    The sheer excitement on this bride’s face is priceless.

    Photo Credit: Peach Blossom Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    A mother getting choked up at the sight of her beautiful daughter.

    Photo Credit: Natalie Franke Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    We love how mom's vibrant dress is perfectly coordinated with the color scheme of the wedding. 

    Photo Credit: Life's Highlights

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    A mother and daughter put their heads together to create an adorable photo.

    Photo Credit: Wren Photography 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    Don’t be afraid to cry — emotional moments make the best pictures!

    Photo Credit: Fotowerks Custom Photography

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    We can’t help but smile when looking at this photo.

    Photo Credit: Landon Jacob Productions on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    A must-have photo showcasing both of your engagement rings.

    Photo Credit: Nancy Ray Photography 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    Such an adorable family portrait!

    Photo Credit: Boro Creative Visions Photography on Oh Lovely Day via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    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 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    The raw emotion in this photo brings tears to our eyes.

    Photo Credit: Elisa B. Photography on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    A unity sand ceremony including your kids is a fantastic way to represent the blending together of two families.

    Photo Credit: Photo Love Photography 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    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 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    This touching photo would convince any bride to share the “first look” with her mother.

    Photo Credit: Ali Siart Photography 

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    Capture the last few moments of motherly advice on the way to the ceremony.

    Photo Credit: Tinywater Photography on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    No grass stains on Mama’s watch!

    Photo Credit: Abby Jiu on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    A dreamy beach backdrop makes for a beautiful mother daughter photo.

    Photo Credit: Braedon Photography on Inspired By This via Lover.ly

  • Precious Moment

    Precious Moment

    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

    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

    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

    Walk Down the Aisle

    This mother gazes adoringly at her stunning daughter.

    Photo Credit: Justin Beck Photography

  • Walk Down the Asile

    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

    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

    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

    Walk Down the Aisle

    Add a unique touch and give mom a miniature version of your bouquet!

    Photo Credit: Rachel Pearlman Photography 

  • Warm Embrace

    Warm Embrace

    A sweet kiss on the forehead before walking down the aisle.

    Photo Credit: EMinDee Images 

  • Warm Embrace

    Warm Embrace

    A kiss for the blushing bride that’s doubly sweet!

    Photo Credit: Two One Photography 

  • Warm Embrace

    Warm Embrace

    A bride plants a big smooch on her elated mother’s cheek.

    Photo Credit: Matt Andrews Photography 

  • Warm Embrace

    Warm Embrace

    This mother can’t hold back the tears as she embraces her daughter.

    Photo Credit: Jordan Quinn Photography 

  • Warm Embrace

    Warm Embrace

    This MOB is squeezing her daughter so tight, it looks like she never wants to let go.

    Photo Credit: Ryan Flynn Photography 

  • Warm Embrace

    Warm Embrace

    Eskimo kisses in the bridal suite equal a picture-perfect moment.  

    Photo Credit: Hailey Erickson 

  • Celebrating Culture

    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

    Celebrating Culture

    Borrow this Hindu tradition and give your mom and dad seats of honor. 

    Photo Credit: Cory Ryan Photography

  • Celebrating Culture

    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

    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

    Sweet Gesture

    Say a special thank you to mom by gushing about how amazing she is in front of all of your guests. And instead of tossing your bouquet, give it to the most important woman in your life.

    Photo Credit: Angel Canary Photography 

  • Sweet Gesture

    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

    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

    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

    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 

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Attending a Wedding Now Costs 59% More

A new poll by American Express reveals that wedding spending is on the rise — and it's not just the bride and groom who are shelling out more on their dream day. According to data collected from over 1,500 respondents in the United States, about 69 million people will attend at least one wedding in 2013, and they plan to spend 59 percent more than they did last year. So where is all of this money going? Here, a breakdown of what it costs to attend (and throw) an average wedding.

Monique Lhuillier Runway Trends — and Rings to Match!

"The story begins and ends with the ring," declares Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2014 collection run of show. A symbol of eternal devotion, your future together never looked so bright.

You might already be familiar with the renowned designer's ravishing wedding gowns, but her new fine jewelry collection, sold exclusively at Blue Nile, has given us 20 new reasons to fall in love all over again. It features 23 engagement rings that fall into four different categories (romantic, modern, antique-inspired and traditional); all of which are classic "Monique" and embody her luxe sense of style that brides clamour for worldwide.


Monique Lhuillier posing with her beautiful creations backstage at her show.

Can't choose which ring you like best? Below, we've matched up three of our favorite new looks from the catwalk with complementary diamond cuts and settings.

Fabulous Jazz-Age Party Ideas

In just a few days, The Great Gatsby will arrive in movie theaters everywhere, and Gatsby-mania has been building for weeks. TV commercials inundate the small screen, and 20s-inspired fashions are everywhere. (We saw lots of beautiful Gatsby-esque gowns and accessories at the April bridal shows.) Baz Luhrmann’s 3-D film promises an über-glamorous version of the 1920s — that glorious, free-spirited time when those with means let their money and champagne flow as they partied with wild abandon. 

Well, we may not all have the carefree, moneyed lifestyle of Daisy Buchanan, but we can certainly incorporate some fun Gatsby-esque details into our own celebrations. Sarah Lowy and Jodi Cohen of JOWY Productions in Los Angeles have created chic, elegant weddings that would have undoubtedly been met with Jay and Daisy’s approval.

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Inside Look: Gatsby-Gorgeous Jewels at Tiffany's

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By now, everyone has seen the stunning posters and trailers for Baz Luhrmann's film, The Great Gatsby. How much are you dying for the Carey Mulligan's fabulous jewels? Her Roaring Twenties-inspired jewels worn on set are a collaboration of Tiffany & Co and the film's costume designer, Catherine Martin — the jeweler created bespoke pieces for Mulligan's character, Daisy Buchanan, to wear throughout the film.

"The jewelry we created for this momentous production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel and our designs for the Ziegfeld Collection reveal the style of the period and Tiffany as its premier jeweler,” said John King, executive vice president of Tiffany & Co. “Tiffany was certainly part of this era. The brand was at the center of the parties of the rich and famous." 

Here, check out two of our favorite pieces:

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Hand ornament with a daisy motif in diamonds, cultured pearls and platinum. From The Great Gatsby Collection by Tiffany & Co.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is right around the corner — but there's still time to snag the perfect gifts that your mom and future mother-in-law will love! Here, find the perfect gift for her personality.

For the Sweet Tooth

Who doesn't appreciate a sweet treat? But instead of a run-of-the-mill box of chocolates, send her one of these intriguing packages:

Harvard Sweet Boutique, Inc.'s Mother's Day Build Your Own Gift ($39)
Personalize this gift of gourmet treats! You can choose from six brownie flavors, including mint chocolate fudge, vanilla sea salt caramel, and peanut butter fudge, and 12 cookies, including chocolate chip, cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle, coconut chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut. harvard sweet boutique build your own gift basket

Fannie May Mother's Day Chocolate Strawberries ($59.99 for 12)
These aren't your standard chocolate-covered strawberries — unique flavors include milk chocolate with almonds, dark chocolate with chocolate chips, and white chocolate with coconut.

fannie may mothers day chocolate strawberries

Keira Knightley Ties the Knot!

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Keira Knightley wed Klaxons musician James Righton in the South of France on Saturday!

Ever the boho-chic bride, the Oscar-nominated actress, 28, wore a knee-length tulle dress in pale pink, a Chanel jacket, ballet flats, and a garland of daisies in her hair. In photos that emerged, she appears to have arrived at the wedding with a spring in her step, holding hands with her groom, 29, who wore a navy blue suit. (Seriously, can they get any more adorable?!)

The couple's vows took place at a small village in Provence. A source told The Daily Mail that the Atonement star "looked extremely moved by the whole thing — there were certainly tears of happiness." (Fun fact: The new Mr. and Mrs. Righton reportedly said "Oui" instead of the traditional "I do.")

Later on, they celebrated with 50 of their nearest and dearest at Knightley's mother's estate, which is located nearby. Us Weekly reports that the twosome plan to throw a second bash when they return back home to Britain.

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