As a mom myself, you can’t help but think about your child’s wedding day. We are just as excited as you are, trust me. We as moms have watched you grow up, we have cried with you, dreamed with you and so much more. If you are a girl mom, dad’s get most of the glory on your wedding day. They get to dance with you and walk you down the aisle. If you are a girl mom, you deserve that recognition as well. If you are not close to your mom, but a grandma, aunt or another special person that is like a mom, you can honor her as well.  Here are a few ways that you can honor your mom during your wedding day. Guys, take a few notes as well.

Getting Ready Together

Have her part of your getting ready crew. Let her sip champagne or mimosas with you, get your hair and make-up done together. Laugh together, cry together (remember to dab! Not wipe). Then let her put you into your dress. Zipping up, buttoning those buttons. What a special moment to have together. Looking into the mirror together.

Give Her a Special Gift

Just that. Give her a special gift letting her know how much she means to you! It can be an embroidered handkerchief, a pendant of some sort, necklace, bracelet, or an inside joke made into a gift. The list is endless. Etsy is my favorite place to go to for these kinds of gifts. Plus, you are supporting small businesses.

Mother-Daughter Dance

Father’s get dances with their daughters and sons get to dance with their mother. What if you don’t have a father or are not close to him? Then dance with your mom! How sweet this moment will be

Something Borrowed

Another sweet way to honor your mom is to borrow something of hers. Maybe you wear the veil she wore on her wedding day. A piece of jewelry that is a family heirloom. Maybe she has an old handkerchief you could fold down into your dress to dab those tears.

Rose Ceremony

I did this for my mom and mother-in-law! Before your vows during your ceremony, you present the moms with a rose. While you are doing this, the officiant says a few words honoring the moms with some special words. This is such a great representation of two families becoming one.

You could also use her favorite flowers in your wedding bouquet, thank her in a speech or even include her in the walk down the aisle. Make your own traditions!