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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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#1
The Arm Of Love
greychaos851 5 years ago
His face is so sad my heart breaks a little for him. His little girl's not his little girl no more.
Amanda Hunter 5 years ago
A father that loves you, I've never had that and have no idea how wonderful it must be.
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#2
The Biggest O....!
greychaos851 5 years ago
K I no this pose to be an emotional picture but I just can't get over how far his legs are spread apart lol!
#3
Oooooooh
Alyssa Fry 5 years ago
She might be remembering when she was three and her father did that when she wore a small raindrop print dress love heart 💓
#4
The Hug Of A Lifetime
#5
A Teary Hanky
Annie 5 years ago
Hard for me to see a man cry, esp. in situations like this. Ut oh...here come my tears!
greychaos851 5 years ago
@Annie ikr? Second picture and I about noped my a*s out of this lol but the photography is amazing and I love daddy-daughter anything so here I am.
Load More Replies... ElusiveIntrovert 5 years ago
If you have never seen a man cry, just wait till the day his daughter gets married.
greychaos851 5 years ago
This picture is beautiful. Thx goes out to the strangers who put their pictures out here. Their all a piece of someones personal history and so many of us can relate to. So thx strangers...for ur memories.
#6
The Touch Of Love
#7
The Final Kiss
greychaos851 5 years ago
This is such a good picture. I love it. It's like I can almost feel the emotions floating off this picture. Really awesome photography. I tip my hat off to the photographer. Good job.
#8
I Will Always Be There For You
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Awww. Daddy helping his baby keep from ruining her makeup on her wedding day.
Troy Currie 5 years ago
Wondering if this may be pre-arranged...may not be tears of happiness.
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Vicky Zar 5 years ago
Just in case you didn't know. Those are henna tattoos. They where painted onto her by female relatives. She has to sit still for a few hours, so the color can "sink in". The longer it stays on her hands and feet, the more prosperous will the marriage be. Indian tradition.
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Letting It Go!
Jacqlyn C Weir 5 years ago
He definitely is both crying and laughing at the same time. Sad but so full of joy.
Pusfarm 5 years ago
It's called emotion. Different people display it differently.
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I Am Never Going To Hold This In!
#11
The Final Kiss As A Miss
#12
Hold Me Tight!
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 5 years ago
So lovely to see you have that kind of relationship.
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Lululoohoo 5 years ago
Just you. ugh. seriously? what a way to try and ruin a beautiful moment.
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The Crying Mirror
greychaos851 5 years ago
@ElusiveIntrovert no u r lol. (sniffle, sniffle)
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#14
"I Cannot Watch!"
#15
"I Cannot See"
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
The face on the kid in the background, who is the exact right age to be thinking “Eww. Mushy stuff”. Give it a few years, kid, and you’ll finally get it and be exactly like they are.
#16
Even The Coolest Dads Can Not Hold It In
greychaos851 5 years ago
I can do this...I can do this... (sniffle, sniffle) Hon Ill brb I gotta go to the bathroom.
#17
Omg!
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
It’s the moment when they think back to the first time they held their daughters right after they were born.
#18
Lets Do This!
#19
Not Being Able To Hold It Anymore
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
No matter how stoic you try to be, the floodgates always eventually open up, full force and when least expected.
#20
"Hang On Dad"
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 5 years ago
"You can hold it, you can hold it, everyone is watching, just two more minutes, think something funny..."
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
Dad looks as if his legs are going to buckle beneath him if his bottom lip doesn't first.
Johnny Guido 5 years ago
As a father who watch her grow in her mother's womb, til the precious vision of her mother's eyes and my mouth, it is hard to share her with a stranger. Men have a hard time at giving their "little girl" up!
#21
Hold On Dad, You Can Do It!
#22
The Final Card
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
Wonder what she wrote. I mean, I can take a few guesses, but they may be completely wrong.
Coleen 5 years ago
The front appears to read "Best Man." You can extrapolate from there.
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#23
"I Will Always Be Here For You"
#24
To My Daughter!
Bored Broad 5 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.
#25
Help Me Dad...
#26
"Not Sure I Can Take Much More Of This...."
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kathryn stretton 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 years ago
THE DRESSES? WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE FANTASTIC DRESSES? THEY'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Carol Taylor 5 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 5 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 5 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
kathryn stretton 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 years ago
THE DRESSES? WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE FANTASTIC DRESSES? THEY'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Carol Taylor 5 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 5 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 5 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
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