Mother’s Day is the perfect time to pay tribute to the main lady in your life, whoever that is. So, whether you have a mum, you are a mum, you’re missing your mum, you’ve got a mum-like figure, a grandmother, a mother-in-law, or maybe you’re a mum-to-be, we wanted to share some of our favourite mum moments from real weddings.
These shots might inspire your own wedding day photography, or they might just give you the feels, and make want you to call your mother. Either way, we enjoyed compiling them, even if we did get a little bit teary, so we hope you have fun browsing these real wedding mum moments and mother of the bride photos!
Pre-ceremony giggles with Mom — we love this sweet moment between Leah and her mum, Mary.
Trudy’s mum was a golden goddess during her Tankardstown House wedding blending countryside charm and elegance with a touch of royalty.
Such a beautiful moment after the ceremony between Kiersten and her look-alike mum.
Bethan’s mum looked oh-so-pretty in pink.
A precious mother-daughter moment during the morning wedding prep between Aisling and her dear mother!
Joy’s mom looked incredibly chic as she accompanied her daughter Joy to her new chapter in life.
A truly picture-perfect moment from Bebhinn’s wedding morning.
We love this shot of Niamh’s mum sneaking a quick peek — and how gorgeous is her Mother of the Bride look from Self-Portrait too?
P. J.’s granny acted as their celebrant. How special!
Eoin and Darran had their beautiful Mum’s walk them down the aisle – how sweet!
The last final moments between Samukta and her gorgeous mother as they apply the finishing touches before she marries the love of her life!
Adore this getting-ready moment with Claire, her mum, and sister in their matching jammies!
Mother of the bride style goals right here! Abigail’s mum stunned in a dove-grey cape-sleeve dress with a sparkling neckline, topped off with a birdcage veil fascinator — inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tom Ford Oscars look.
We adore this captured moment of James and Michael, arm in arm with their mothers as they make their way to their ceremony. How beautiful!
When your mum is your ‘something blue’! Mary Kathryn’s mother wowed us in her sparing blue tulle gown.
Those who want to embrace brightness should take cues from Jessica’s mum who looked absolutely resplendent in lime green for the sun-kissed city ceremony that was followed by a festival garden reception.
Johnny’s mother pinning on the all-important buttonhole before sending him off with a kiss on the morning of his magical wedding day.
Melissa and her mam both looking spectacular on her wedding day.
Claire’s mam making sure she’s looking sharp for her Scottish wedding!
What a stylish duo! Paul and Maitiú’s proud mums leading the way at their super-chic Virginia Park Lodge wedding.
Bride Brittany and her son Landon having a sweet moment outside Adare Manor.
We can see where Audrey gets her beaming smile from!
Lucy and Phoebe were by their mum Chloe’s side all day — and now they sweetly call it “our wedding.” How adorable!
A truly sweet mother-of-the-groom moment – defo one for a frame!
Natalie’s mother walked her up the aisle for her outdoor ceremony at Tankardstown House.
We love this too-sweet moment between groom Jon and his mum!
Peter’s mum walked him up the aisle for his and Alan’s beautiful Roman wedding – isn’t she a babe!
Bride Sophie almost had to cancel her wedding when her own daughter Eva became ill, thankfully her mum was by her side for the emotional day.
Bride Jo celebrating with her gorgeous baby girl Layla – what a beautiful shot!
The calm before the storm – we love this shot of Nicola and her mum moments before the ceremony.
We have a serious soft spot for a mother-son dance – just look at Bobby and his mum!
Louise‘s grandmother was her Matron of Honour, isn’t that just the sweetest idea? The bride is a wedding florist and her gran’s beautiful dress matched perfectly with her bouquet that was bursting with jewel and pastel tones.
Fabulous bride Margaret and her groom William had 16 grandchildren in attendance at their wedding!
Niamh’s glam mam is serving us serious mother-of-the-bride style goals!
Karin and her mum sharing a sweet post-ceremony embrace.
Lindsay and her mom danced down the aisle for this Irish-American wedding in Ballynahinch Castle.
This moment from Amy’s wedding was too lovely not to photograph!
How utterly beautiful is mother-to-be Sophie on her wedding day!
This picture from Shirley and Tom’s wedding proves just why a wedding photographer is a great investment!
If you’re lucky enough to have her by your side, it’s always a good idea to take a serene moment out with your mam on your wedding morning.
Jennifer’s two super cute kids were by her side on her wedding day, and her son looks pretty delighted about it!
For bride Orlagh it was so special to have her grandmother join her at her part-one wedding in Dublin. Her grandmother was clearly over the moon to celebrate with them and we adore this moment between them.
Tyrone and his mum looking utterly polished and wedding-ready!
We can totally see where Danielle gets that gorgeous smile from!
What a picture-perfect family, Laura with her new husband Hugh and trio of children, Luka, Harry and Lota.
Katie and her mum clearly share the same wild side – one of our favourite cheeky Mother of the Bride photos!
Jade looked radiant with her three children around her as she said ‘I do’ to her love Alex.
Cathy prettily perched and having the craic with her son Tadhg and niece Kate.
Two beautiful and beaming mothers of the grooms, these ladies waited 13 years to see their sons Stephen and Tyrone tie the knot!
How utterly gorgeous is this intergenerational kiss from Alex & Marley‘s celebration? What a wonderful way to pay tribute to all the love through the ages that led to your special day.
Can’t get enough of these mum moments from real weddings? Hit the gallery below to see even more beautiful mother of the bride photos, as well as more sweet mothers of the groom, gorgeous grannies, and mams getting married!
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