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13 Moments In Real Life Weddings That Will Make You Feel Inspired

by Niki - Inspired Bride Leave a Comment

Although weddings are known to be romantic and dreamy, there are a number of real life moments that can make for unforgettable stories. For many couples, they involve surprises that are planned for the guests or provide complete shock to the wedding couple themselves.

To feel inspired, below are a few moments in real life weddings that make for unforgettable events.

1. Groom Writes Vows for Step-Daughter

Credit: Pen Weddings | www.penweddings.com

Credit: Pen Weddings | www.penweddings.com

Instead of just writing vows for his new bride, one groom decided to also write vows for his step-daughter, which includes keeping her safe and tucking her in bed at night.

2. Bride Asks Grandma to be Bridesmaid

Credit: Sweet Water Photography + Film | www.sweetwaterportraits.com

Credit: Sweet Water Photography + Film | www.sweetwaterportraits.com

One bride decided to break tradition by asking her 89-year-old grandmother to be one of her bridesmaids in a sweet gesture that made for endearing photos.

3. Ring Bearer Toss

A small ring bearer decided to toss the ring to the bride and groom when it was time to say, “I do,” which had them scrambling for the item.

4. High Five Instead of Kiss

Credit: iheartgraphics | www.iheartgraphics.com

Credit: iheartgraphics | www.iheartgraphics.com

During a wedding ceremony, most couples share a romantic kiss as husband and wife, but one couple decided to high five each other for a funny way of getting the party started.

5. Dog Films Wedding

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Instead of hiring a professional videographer, one couple in Roan Mountain, Tennessee decided to rely on their pooch to film their wedding video with a GoPro for a candid and creative way of recording the day.

6. Newlyweds Visit Hospital

Credit: Hello Gorgeous Photography | www.hellogorgeousphotography.net

Credit: Hello Gorgeous Photography | www.hellogorgeousphotography.net

One couple decided to visit the groom’s grandmother in the hospital after she missed their wedding day for a truly emotional visit.

7. Bollywood Ballad

Credit: Inbal More Photography | www.inbalmorephotography.com

Credit: Inbal More Photography | www.inbalmorephotography.com

A groom decided to surprise his new bride with a Bollywood ballad during their wedding while playing the piano and leaving her in tears.

8. Flower Girl Kisses Ring Bearer

Credit: Leah Bullard Photography | www.leahbullard.com

Credit: Leah Bullard Photography | www.leahbullard.com

One flower girl stole the spotlight by kissing the ring bearer in front of the bride decked out in a lace wedding dress. The photoshoot of the wedding party quickly circulated on the Internet.

9. Dance with Mother

Credit: Magdalena Photography | www.magdaphoto.com

Credit: Magdalena Photography | www.magdaphoto.com

A groom created a tearful performance in front of his guests when he danced with his mother, who was battled ALS, during the reception as she sat in her wheelchair.

10. Young Girls Embarrassed By Wedding Kiss

Credit: PleaseControlYourWhormones

Credit: PleaseControlYourWhormones

Three girls who were in the audience of a wedding were shocked to see the bride and groom kiss, which the photographer captured. The girls are seen with their hands over their eyes with jaws dropped.

11. Father and Step-Father Walk Bride Down the Aisle

Credit: Delia D Blackburn Photography | www.deliasphotos.com

Credit: Delia D Blackburn Photography | www.deliasphotos.com

Brittany Peck’s father asked her step-father, along with her father, to walk her down the aisle with him due to his involvement in her life.

12. Letter From Adoptive Mother

Credit: The Film Poets | http://thefilmpoets.com

Credit: The Film Poets | http://thefilmpoets.com

Brooke Blackledge read an endearing letter in front of her guests that her adoptive mother wrote to her 20 years prior to her wedding day.

13. Second Wedding Planned for Bride

Kayla Williams

Credit: Kayla Williams

Jeremy Stamper planned a second wedding for his bride after she lost her memory and all recollection of their special day.

Although the details of weddings are planned months in advance, there are often special memories that are not always anticipated. It may not be expected, but the special moments always make for a special story that can be remembered for a lifetime.

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The opinions expressed here by The Inspired Bride editors are their own, not those of The Inspired Bride or TWBN.

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