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26 Of My Favorite Photos That Depict Unstaged Father-Daughter Moments At Weddings
There’s no relationship quite like the relationship with your parents, and for me, my relationship with my father is so special. As a father myself, the moment my daughter entered the world, I became a different person. I am clearly a "father," but I intend to be so much more: a lifelong friend, a shoulder to cry on, a teacher, a mentor, and, above all, someone she will be able to trust and love forever.
I will nurture her from her first steps as a child all the way to her final steps before becoming a Mrs. I will watch her blossom knowing that as she grows up, my relationship with her will blossom exponentially. Then the wedding day comes—a day full of emotion that I didn’t know even existed—and before you know, it's time to pass over the "baton" to someone else.
There’s no greater gift a father can have than that of watching their daughter grow into a beautiful soul, an independent, confident, and successful human. The accumulation of this can be their wedding day, which is filled with so many emotions, from the first look to the first dance, the tears, laughter, joy, adulation, and pride. Walking your daughter down the aisle, taking those steps by her side is an honor, a magnification of the relationship between father and daughter that can never be broken or replaced.
Here’s a collection of my favorite documentary wedding images that depict some of these one-off moments from some of wedding photography's greatest talents.
Also, check out my previous post with more unstaged wedding photos.
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I Will Always Be There For You
Kathy Baylis 4 years ago
Awww. Daddy helping his baby keep from ruining her makeup on her wedding day.
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Letting It Go!
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I Am Never Going To Hold This In!
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The Final Kiss As A Miss
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Hold Me Tight!
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The Crying Mirror
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"I Cannot See"
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Even The Coolest Dads Can Not Hold It In
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Omg!
Kathy Baylis 4 years ago
It’s the moment when they think back to the first time they held their daughters right after they were born.
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Lets Do This!
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Not Being Able To Hold It Anymore
Kathy Baylis 4 years ago
No matter how stoic you try to be, the floodgates always eventually open up, full force and when least expected.
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"Hang On Dad"
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Hold On Dad, You Can Do It!
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The Final Card
Kathy Baylis 4 years ago
Wonder what she wrote. I mean, I can take a few guesses, but they may be completely wrong.
Coleen 4 years ago
The front appears to read "Best Man." You can extrapolate from there.
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"I Will Always Be Here For You"
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To My Daughter!
Bored Broad 4 years ago
I only wish I was that close to my father. He was dominating, explosive, narcissistic and I've never had successful relationships because of him. He was a scary selfish guy. These are lovely photos however.
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"Not Sure I Can Take Much More Of This...."
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kathryn stretton 4 years ago
Upvoted almost every one. Not the bored panda thing to do, I know, but couldn't help it. Lovely post. Thanks.
Helen Haley 4 years ago
I never understood the overwhelming emotional wedding thing. I've been told it is a mark that your kid is all grown up, but having known many married people, that just doesn't seem to be the case. Why not this kind of emotion over graduations, or moving outs? Why the display at weddings? Sometimes I just don't get humans.
Jackie Motlhabi 4 years ago
I cried on my daughter's valedictory ceremony, when she stopped her class and got her name engraved on the school's Top Student Plaque. I was there alone with no one to celebrate with me. I was so proud.
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Shannon Matthews 4 years ago
My family is literally just my beautiful daughter & myself. Other "family" has either never been in our life or is not welcome due to many factors including physical, emotional, and mental abuse. Because I'm a single mom, I not only wear all the hats, but I'm extraordinarily close with her. She's now only one year away from college and is applying at multiple top tier/ivy league schools. I couldn't possibly be more proud if I tried. But if she ever chooses to get married (right now - for her - it's books before boys lol), it will be me bawling on her wedding day. She is my best friend & the love of my life. It's incredibly difficult knowing that she will leave for college in just over a year and that I will be alone for the 1st time in over 18 years. :-( But my heart will always be with her and vice versa.
Fixin'Ta 4 years ago
The anticipatory grief of the last year before your only child leaves for university is agonizing. Hang in there, mama -- your heart will break, but you'll be so proud of her.
Load More Replies... SatanIsBloodyHilarious 4 years ago
THE DRESSES? WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE FANTASTIC DRESSES? THEY'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Carol Taylor 4 years ago
Stop STop STOP all this..it's not fare..!! as l never DID get married in my 55 years l never had the chance for a moment like this with my father, and now that he's departed l never will..it gets so sad when you realise the opportunities you miss and can never make up for..
Patti Vance 4 years ago
love these pics! for myself, my dad wasn't able to walk me down the aisle because, being in the Navy, he was literally half way across the world. he had been deployed unexpectedly due to his expertise at the of my wedding. my mom wasn't able to walk me down because three days before my wedding she became very ill and was hospitalized. since i was marrying a serviceman, our chapel was on base as was the hospital that my mom was staying in. so, there i was...the two most important people in my life were physically unable to be there. however, the nurses found out about the wedding and one of them went to our house, got one of her formals. the nurses fixed her hair & makeup & had an ambulance take her to the chapel. so, in a wheelchair and trailing an IV stand, she was able to be there for me. nurses are awesome people.
Caroline Driver 4 years ago
I envy and yet am so glad for all these women who love their daddies so much, and who's dads love them back. Lovely photos
Naomi Armitage 4 years ago
These made me cry because I didn't get to have this with my father when I got married, as I know many other readers probably have. Yes, Dad's still alive, but he hated my now-ex and wouldn't come to the wedding (which was nowhere near as nice as any of these). Looking back, I should have listened to Dad.
Meyer Weinstock 4 years ago (edited)
I'm crying, and my daughters are still unmarried...*weeps in communal joy with the pandas* Of course, I cried with my Father's Day gift this year, so maybe it's just me...
Saji Varghese 4 years ago
some pictures takes one to the most happiest moments of the lives..nostalgia...
kathryn stretton 4 years ago
Upvoted almost every one. Not the bored panda thing to do, I know, but couldn't help it. Lovely post. Thanks.
Helen Haley 4 years ago
I never understood the overwhelming emotional wedding thing. I've been told it is a mark that your kid is all grown up, but having known many married people, that just doesn't seem to be the case. Why not this kind of emotion over graduations, or moving outs? Why the display at weddings? Sometimes I just don't get humans.
Jackie Motlhabi 4 years ago
I cried on my daughter's valedictory ceremony, when she stopped her class and got her name engraved on the school's Top Student Plaque. I was there alone with no one to celebrate with me. I was so proud.
Load More Replies... Shannon Matthews 4 years ago
My family is literally just my beautiful daughter & myself. Other "family" has either never been in our life or is not welcome due to many factors including physical, emotional, and mental abuse. Because I'm a single mom, I not only wear all the hats, but I'm extraordinarily close with her. She's now only one year away from college and is applying at multiple top tier/ivy league schools. I couldn't possibly be more proud if I tried. But if she ever chooses to get married (right now - for her - it's books before boys lol), it will be me bawling on her wedding day. She is my best friend & the love of my life. It's incredibly difficult knowing that she will leave for college in just over a year and that I will be alone for the 1st time in over 18 years. :-( But my heart will always be with her and vice versa.
Fixin'Ta 4 years ago
The anticipatory grief of the last year before your only child leaves for university is agonizing. Hang in there, mama -- your heart will break, but you'll be so proud of her.
Load More Replies... SatanIsBloodyHilarious 4 years ago
THE DRESSES? WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE FANTASTIC DRESSES? THEY'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Carol Taylor 4 years ago
Stop STop STOP all this..it's not fare..!! as l never DID get married in my 55 years l never had the chance for a moment like this with my father, and now that he's departed l never will..it gets so sad when you realise the opportunities you miss and can never make up for..
Patti Vance 4 years ago
love these pics! for myself, my dad wasn't able to walk me down the aisle because, being in the Navy, he was literally half way across the world. he had been deployed unexpectedly due to his expertise at the of my wedding. my mom wasn't able to walk me down because three days before my wedding she became very ill and was hospitalized. since i was marrying a serviceman, our chapel was on base as was the hospital that my mom was staying in. so, there i was...the two most important people in my life were physically unable to be there. however, the nurses found out about the wedding and one of them went to our house, got one of her formals. the nurses fixed her hair & makeup & had an ambulance take her to the chapel. so, in a wheelchair and trailing an IV stand, she was able to be there for me. nurses are awesome people.
Caroline Driver 4 years ago
I envy and yet am so glad for all these women who love their daddies so much, and who's dads love them back. Lovely photos
Naomi Armitage 4 years ago
These made me cry because I didn't get to have this with my father when I got married, as I know many other readers probably have. Yes, Dad's still alive, but he hated my now-ex and wouldn't come to the wedding (which was nowhere near as nice as any of these). Looking back, I should have listened to Dad.
Meyer Weinstock 4 years ago (edited)
I'm crying, and my daughters are still unmarried...*weeps in communal joy with the pandas* Of course, I cried with my Father's Day gift this year, so maybe it's just me...
Saji Varghese 4 years ago
some pictures takes one to the most happiest moments of the lives..nostalgia...
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