Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

Over the years, I've had the pleasure of meeting countless brides and their moms. Each relationship is special and unique, and yes, sometimes complicated, but there's just nothing quite like the mother-daughter duo. When it comes to the bridal experience, moms can be an integral part of the wedding from planning, to helping you get ready. Having lost my own mom many years ago, I have a special empathy for those who don't have their moms with them for this stage in their lives, and I often fill in as a fairy godmother to my brides. We can all find and share mother energy to nurture each other, so on this Mother's Day, I'm sending you love, and sharing just some of the sweet moments between our brides and their mom's. Claire Pettibone Bride with Mother Claire Pettibone Bride with MotherPhotos: We The Romantics
Bride wearing Claire Pettibone Alchemy Bride wearing Claire Pettibone Alchemy Bride wearing Claire Pettibone AlchemyPhotos: Elizabeth Hay
Mother of Bride attaching earrings to Bride Bride and Mother of BridePhotos: Brandi Crocket Photography
From joining you for bridal appointments and fittings, to helping you with that final zip on the day, these are moments you and your mom will never forget. The bridal process can be just as emotional for mom as it is for you. She's seen you grow up in the blink of an eye, and of course she's thrilled for this new chapter you're starting, but there will always be a part of her that wishes she could go back to those early days with you, so just indulge her a little and enjoy this moment with her dressing you up one more time. Bride in Raven by Claire Pettibone Bride in Raven by Claire Pettibone Bride in Raven by Claire PettibonePhoto: Nemus Photography
Bride in Leila by Claire Pettibone with son Bride in Leila by Claire Pettibone with son Bride in Leila by Claire Pettibone with son Bride in Papillon with Baby GirlPhotos: John Schnack
Bride wearing Papillon applying makeup Bride Mother feeding baby Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire Pettibone Sometimes, it's mom who's the bride, and how gorgeous are these beauties with their sweet kiddos?! From a new step-mom, to a nursing new mamma...I'm working on a maternity wedding dress as we speak! Life just keeps going, and a wedding is a celebration of the love we have found. It's a moment when we pause and connect not only with our partner, but with all the people who have loved us, nurtured us, and helped make us the person we are today. That may include your biological mom, but it can also include a whole assortment of other people in our lives, and that's truly something to celebrate.
Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire Pettibone Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire Pettibone Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire Pettibone Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire Pettibone Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire Pettibone Bride in Black wedding Dress Phoenix by Claire PettibonePhotos: Lau Photography
There's no one way to be a bride, and I truly love all of the stories I get to hear and share. We've had brides from all walks of life, from all over the country (and world!), but one thing every bride has in common is a special connection to mom or someone in their life who has stepped into that role. So no matter what your story is, I wish you a very Happy Mother's Day!

 

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