How to Honor Your Mom on Your Wedding Day
Photography: @lenachristinephoto
Mother’s play an integral role in our lives each and every day - and your wedding day is no different! In fact, most mothers are just as - if not more - excited for your wedding day as you are! And whether they’ve been by your side each and every step of the way while planning your wedding or you’re planning to surprise them with a few details, here are 10 ways to honor mom at your wedding.
The First Look
Once the dress and accessories are on, take a moment to really appreciate the final look with your mom - and don’t forget the grab the photographer for some sweet photo moments!
Surprise Her with a Gift
To recognize and acknowledge the hard work she’s put in helping you plan the wedding, surprise her with a gift! You can get her something that goes with her gown or even treat her to a mother-daughter spa day!
Have a Mother-Daughter Dance
Although they are typically reserved for the dads, a mother-daughter dance is a great way to honor your mother on your wedding day! Whether it’s a nostalgic song you used to sing and dance to back in the day or something fun, it’s a cute way to make her feel special.
Use Her Favorite Flowers
A super special way to acknowledge your mom on your big day is to include her favorite flowers in your bouquets! And to make it even sweeter, be sure to use them in her corsage, too.
Borrow Something from Her Wedding
Carrying or wearing something from your mom’s down the aisle is a lovely way to show her that she’ll always be close to you. You could wear her veil or even wear her wedding band on your right hand.
Thank Her in Your Speech
Brides traditionally give speeches at their reception so thanking your mom right in the beginning is a great way to express your love and gratitude for all she’s done for you over the years.
Include a Photo Display
At your reception, include photos of you and your mom throughout the years. Share some from childhood to adulthood for a heartwarming photo spread by the bar or reception entrance.
Get Ready Together
To bond with your mom even more on your wedding day, get ready together! She can help you with your dress, get her hair and makeup done with you, and of course, wipe away any tears so you don’t mess up your makeup!
Walk Down the Aisle With Her
Although it’s tradition to walk down the aisle with your father, who says your mom can’t join!? It’s a great way to honor her on your big day.
Wear Her Jewelry
A sentimental and lovely way to honor your mom at your wedding is to wear a piece or pieces of her jewelry. Whether it’s something she wore on her wedding day or a certain piece that compliments your dress, she’ll love that you incorporated it into your big day!