It doesn’t matter that we’ve never personally met any of these brides or their dads – it’s pretty damn difficult not to be captured by the emotion and love that bursts out of these photos.
It’s Father’s Day today, which is always a stinger for me (Amy here, hello). I lost my dad suddenly about four years ago, so putting together this compilation of images definitely left me with an ache in the chest. My legendary mum walked me down the aisle in January earlier this year, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. But there’s something pretty powerful about seeing dads and daughters at weddings.
Please don’t think this share is a bid for sympathy, rather just a gentle reminder to take stock. Ladies, if you have a dad (or a couple of dads, like one of the brides below), please cherish the following moments in particular at your wedding: first sight of the bride, walk down the aisle/paddock/track, (inevitably) embarrassing speech, wedding dances. Chances are one of your guests might not have that opportunity.
OK, enough sombre stuff. Go scroll on down and enjoy these pics captured by some of our awesome vendors. And don’t forget to buy your old man a card.
Love this first sight of the bride. Captured by Jack Chauvel.
Pride and joy, captured by Jonathan David Photography.
The lovely Cara from Modern Love Ceremonies shared this one with us. Amy was brought up both by her father and her step-father, and she chose to have both of them walk down the aisle with her. Captured by Gavin Wyatt.
Renee’s (pictured) mother had recently passed away, so this was a really emotional time for both her and her dad, and a very special moment captured by Red Berry Photography.
It’s grandfathers day today too. Such a touching moment captured by John Benavente.
We love the way this guy just can’t hold it together. Captured by Ben Howland.
Photographer Ben Howland said this wedding was special. The couple were originally planning a wedding down the track but brought it forward after receiving some bad news about the bride’s father’s health. The whole thing was thrown together in five days, and although the bride’s dad was usually constrained to a wheelchair, he was able to walk her down the aisle.
A few days afterwards, the bride let Ben know that her father had passed away. So it felt like a privilege to us to witness this moment, even in a photo.
Another awesome first sight and grin to match. Photo by Jack Chauvel.
This dad took it to the next level and helped his daughter get dressed and earring-ed up for the big day. Captured by Jack Chauvel.
This gorgeous little moment was shared with us by Sonia Allen Make Up Artist (and she also is responsible for how gorgeous the bride looks).
Sonia (pictured here) of Sonia Allen Makeup Artist told us about the adorable time her dad asked her to pick out his shirt for the wedding, about six months before the big day. He had bought no less than six white shirts in Italy for the occasion.
♥ captured by John Benavente.
First dance, captured by Anthea & Lyndon.
Heartwarming stuff captured by Jason Corroto Photo.
This dad drove his daughter to the ceremony and then proceeded to be a gentleman. Captured by Bayleigh Vedelago.
Ready for something else adorable? Animal cameos at weddings. You need to see them.
