A wedding day is a monumental day for everyone involved….especially the moms!!  Your mother who has likely had a very important hand in raising you; seeing you through the ups and downs of life can never be appreciated enough.  Being a mom is a thankless job packed tight with a rainbow of emotions…and watching your child get married is the penultimate moment of motherhood. 

There is a good chance that your mom is as excited as you are for your wedding day and honoring her on this special day is heartfelt and can add a deep emotional layer to your celebration. If you are not sure about how to do this without changing the trajectory of your wedding plans, we have a few small but sincere ways to honor your mom.

Share a First Look With Her

Originally saved for the couple, a first look is an intimate moment steeped in emotion.  And while we love that, a daughter and her parents can also share this moment.  If you have decided to get ready with your bridal party alone, having a first look with your mother will be a moment she will never forget. Her reaction to seeing your wedding day look will be priceless and you’ll be glad to look back on the memory together for years to come.

Give Her a Role in the Ceremony

Moms do a lot before the actual wedding day…oftentimes integral during the planning process. However once the day arrives, aside from mother/son dance, moms often take a back seat. Ask your mom to join in walking you down the aisle, have her do a reading, hold your bouquet during the vows or light a candle in a unity ceremony.  These small acts are big in meaning, and it allows mom to feel she holds a special place not only in your heart but also on your wedding day.

Give Her Something Special

A little token of love is a great way to acknowledge everything she’s done for you along the way. It doesn’t have to be anything huge, it can be a handwritten note on handpicked stationery, a handkerchief embroidered with a heartwarming message, or a frame with a beloved picture of the two of you. You may even consider picking out something to wear with her gown, or better yet something she can wear everyday.  Anything you decide will have special meaning because it came from you.

Have a Rose Ceremony…And We Don’t Mean Bachelor Style

At the beginning of your wedding ceremony, before you say vows, you and your beloved will each present a rose to your future mother in law while the officiant reads a speech prepared by the couple. The Rose Ceremony is a beautiful way to show some love to your mamas, but it is also a heartfelt representation of two families joining together.

Honor Her Favorite Traditions

Modern day weddings often take a heavy detour from the classic wedding traditions, but we bet your mom has at least one or two traditions she would love to see incorporated into your wedding. Whether it is cultural, religious or perhaps something she did at her wedding, integrating it into your day would be a sweet and sentimental moment for mom.  We think taking the time to do this can make her feel incredibly important by including it in your day.

Moms are special people, and we love the idea of taking time to honor her in a sweet way. We think that you will find it is a significant  moment for you too.  Whether it is a symbolic gesture or you give her a special role, we think the love will be felt throughout the wedding…because let’s face it, there is no one better than a mom!!
If you are looking for some wedding traditions that you would like to incorporate into your wedding to help honor your mom, take a look at our blog, To Have and To Hold Off On…Wedding Traditions That May or May Not Work For You. Happy Planning!