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Here’s 7 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts


There’s nothing sweeter that those precious moments captured between a father and his daughter and his undeniable love, especially on her wedding day.

Those moments when the father of the bride see’s the bride for the first time or the steps he takes with her down the aisle are the most giving. Sure the father of the bride is happy seeing his little girl take the first steps of her life with the one she loves, but there’s sadness too. It is the fathers you least expect to get emotional on their daughter’s special day, that show the most emotion.

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend than focus on these wonderfully special moments and the pure emotions celebrated? Here’s 7 father daughter moments that melted our hearts (and maybe shed a few tears).

1. Holding Back Tears

A capture of raw emotion as the father of the bride see’s his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time. There’s no denying that he’s holding back tears.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

2. Giving Away His Daughter

This father was overcome with emotion in the car right before entering the church. The mixed emotions he felt giving away his daughter.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

3. A Tender Moment

This capture has our heart strings tugging. The sweet embrace of this bride tucking her head on his shoulder whilst he tries to contain his happiness is magical.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

4. An Emotional Dance

An award winning shot of this father and daughter whilst they dance together at her wedding. The pure emotion is almost heartbreaking.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

5. Wowed by the Dress

This Austin father was overcome when he saw his daughter in her dress and was wowed by her. A beautiful capture of utter happiness.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

6. A Warm Embrace

Hanan’s dream wedding was made just that extra special when she had her father daughter dance. This beautiful capture of father with eyes closed embracing his beautiful daughter.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

7. Surprise Tears

This bride was so surprised to see her father cry, she herself burst into tears. That unexpected happy tears are truly beautiful.

Here’s 11 Father Daughter Moments that Melted our Hearts

Image Credits: Nadine Studio, Cat Mayer Studio, Shaun Menary Photography, One Love Photo, Better Together Photography, T-One Image and Image Haus Weddings.

 

Article written by Alison Donnellan

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