Mother’s Day is around the corner and in celebration of this special day and all the moms out there, the Brightside Films team has come up with our favorite ways for a bride to honor her mom on her wedding day. It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the planning of the day and forget that yes it’s the brides day, but it’s the MOB’s day too!
A daughter’s wedding is a day that every mom dreams of from the moment their little baby girl is placed in their arms. It’s a right of passage and many mother’s feel that their daughter’s wedding day is the day they’ve finally grown up and are starting their own family. It’s a day of reflection and you better believe your mom will be feeling extra nostalgic and emotional so make sure she is feeling extra loved!
Well, let’s get to it! Here are our 5 ways to show your #1 fan some love and appreciation on your wedding day.
Wear her dress Some mom’s out there saved their wedding dress with the hopes that their future daughter would one day wear it down the aisle. Now of course that’s not necessarily possible for a multitude of reasons. Style, sizing, discoloring, etc. But fear not! Seamstresses are actually wizards in disguise and they can transform an old dress into something totally new (in fact there’s actually a reality show based on this very premise!) or if that’s not your cup of tea, take a patch of the dress and have it sewn into your new one or just get creative. One of our brides wrapped her bouquet in a piece of her mother’s wedding gown.
Ask her to walk you down the aisle
The idea that only the father walks his daughter down the aisle, though beautiful and traditional, is not set in stone. In fact, many of today’s couples have BOTH parents walk the bride down the aisle. Mom and dad both raised you and your mom will be extra touched that you are forgoing tradition so she can be apart of this big moment. And if sadly your father is no longer a part of your life, don’t think that you need a male replacement to give you away, ask your mother to do you the honor.
Include her in the bridal party activities
The weeks leading up to your wedding is almost as exciting as the wedding day itself. Invite mom along for the ride! Show her you see her as more than a mother, but a friend. Bachelorette parties, DIY nights, wedding planning. Most mom’s would love to be a part of these activities, or at the very least would be happy you asked.
Get ready together
Putting your dress on for the first time is a big moment. Ask your mom to be a part of it by helping you get dressed. Not to mention, the photos and video you’ll get of mom’s reaction when she sees you all done up will be priceless. An added touch? Book mom in for her hair and make up alongside you and make sure she feels extra beautiful. She’ll appreciate the quiet time together before the day starts to get hectic.
Surprise her with a gift
Usually it’s the bride and groom getting gifts on their wedding day, but let’s not leave out Mom! It’s a big day for her and a small token of your appreciation for sticking by you for so many years and loving you with all her heart, is the least you can do. A personal favorite of the Brightside Films team? An embroidered handkerchief to dry her happy tears. It’s small, personalized and practical and she can carry it with her every day. Matching jewelry is also a lovely gesture.
So there ya have it! Brightside Films’ top 5 ways to honour your mother on your wedding day! Will you incorporate any of these ideas into your wedding? Or if you’ve already been married, how did you honor your Mom on your big day? Share in the comment section. We’d love to hear from you! And Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!
