Touching Father-Daughter Moments to Capture at Your Wedding
Make sure your photographer takes photos of these special times.
Though you will likely have portraits with members of your family, including your dad, candid shots are where the memories of the day really shine.
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Happy Father's Day Weekend! Many dads and daughters have special relationships that are wonderfully sentimental, which is why the relationship between bride and father are often highlighted through wedding traditions – along with reasons related to long-standing traditions. Even as more women choose not to call the moment when their father walks them down the aisle to their future spouse as being “given away,” it is often still meaningful for brides to be walked down the aisle by their fathers.
Though you will likely have portraits with members of your family, including your dad, candid shots are where the memories of the day really shine. If you want to capture your special relationship with your father on the wedding day, make sure your photographer knows to keep an eye out for touching moments between you and the man who raised you.
In addition to the walk down the aisle, the father-daughter dance is typically an excellent time to capture these beautiful and sentimental instances and more and more brides are having a "first look" with their dad to get his reaction to seeing his daughter in a wedding dress for the first time.
Below are some of our favorite photos of fathers of the bride with their daughters, all from real weddings featured on InsideWeddings.com. Click the link below each photo to see more from the celebrations!
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Photo by Jodee Debes Photography; Bridal Salon: The White Dress; From Real Wedding: Outdoor Ceremony & Reception with Bright Color Palette at LA Ranch
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Photo by Elizabeth Messina; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Ethereal Garden-Inspired Morning Ceremony & Alfresco Brunch
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Photo by Brian Leahy Photography; From Real Wedding: Oceanfront Interfaith Wedding Ceremony with Classic White Details
Photo by Ahava Studios; From Real Wedding: Organic Hillside DIY Wedding with Navy & Gold Tones in Northern California
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Photo by Shaun Menary Photography; Bridal Salon: Mark Ingram Atelier; From Real Wedding: Modern Black and White Wedding with Southern Traditions in Dallas, Texas
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Photo by Michael Bambino & Co.; From Real Wedding: Whimsical Open Air Secret Garden Wedding with Soft Spring Hues
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Photo by Embrace Life Photography; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden; Planning & Design by Linda Howard Events; From Real Wedding: Elegant California Wedding with Sophisticated Décor
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Photo by Carasco Photography; From Real Wedding: City Wedding at Chicago Planetarium with Purple & Yellow Color Palette
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Photo by Jana Williams Photography; From Real Wedding: Ivory, Gold & Blush Lakefront New Hampshire Wedding
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Photo by Carasco Photography; From Real Wedding: Church Ceremony with Nigerian Traditions & Chic Ballroom Reception
Photo by Jennefer Wilson Photography; From Real Wedding: Gorgeous Dallas Wedding with Outdoor Ceremony & Ballroom Reception
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Photo by Cornelia Zaiss Photography; From Real Wedding: Florida Yacht Club Wedding with Black, Gold, White & Blue Décor
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Photo by Kristyn Hogan; Entertainment by EastCoast Entertainment; From Real Wedding: The Luxurious Backyard Wedding of Country Star Alan Jackson's Daughter
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Photo by Anastasiia Photography; From Real Wedding: Interfaith Wedding with Purple + Emerald Color Palette in Florida
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Photo by Parker J. Pfister Photographer; From Real Wedding: Gorgeous Alfresco Ceremony & Tented Reception at a Luxurious Estate
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Photo by Garrett Richardson Photography; Entertainment by Gold Coast Events; From Real Wedding: Colorful Wedding at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville
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Photo by Branco Prata; From Real Wedding: LA Dodgers' Kiké Hernandez & Mariana Vicente's Puerto Rico Wedding
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Photo by Rachel Red Photography; Planning & Design by La Cosa Bella Events; From Real Wedding: A Stunning Southern Blue & White Wedding in South Carolina
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Photo by Ira Lippke Studios; Bridal Salon: Mark Ingram Atelier; Planning & Design by Victoria Dubin Events; From Real Wedding: Luxury White Wedding with Enchanted Garden Theme in New York City
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Photo by Callaway Gable; Planning & Design by Alyson Fox Events; From Real Wedding: Luxury Desert Wedding at Groom's Family Vacation Home in La Quinta, California
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Photo by Brandon Kidd Photography; Bridal Salon: The White Dress; From Real Wedding: Sophisticated Soirée with Luxurious Floral Décor in California
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Photo by Terri Baskin Photography; Bridal Salon: Wedding Atelier; From Real Wedding: Sophisticated Wedding with Personalized Floral Aisle Runner in Washington, DC
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Photo by Kaleigh Turner Photography; From Real Wedding: A Luxe Hometown Wedding at the Bride's Family Estate in Akron, Ohio
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Photo by Richard Anthony Photography; From Real Wedding: A Traditional Church Ceremony + Vibrant Ballroom Reception
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Photo by Duke Images; Planning & Design by International Event Company; From Real Wedding: Luxury Fall Wedding with Warm Color Palette in Beverly Hills
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Photo by James and Schultze; From Real Wedding: A Snowy Winter Wedding with Warm, Inviting Décor in Beaver Creek
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Photo by Joey Kennedy Photography; Planning & Design by A Charming Fête; From Real Wedding: Luxe Black, White & Red New Year's Eve Wedding at a Cathedral
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Photo by Maya Myers Photography; From Real Wedding: At-Home Wedding at the Bride's Family's Estate in Beverly Hills
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Photo by Carter Rose Weddings; Floral Design by Bella Flora of Dallas; From Real Wedding: Colorful Spring Wedding with Stunning Floral Details in Dallas
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