In honor of Mother's Day yesterday, I wanted to share these oh-so-sweet moments between mother and bride. Thanks to our Junebug member photographers Alison Conklin Photography, Daniel Stark Photography, Philip Thomas Photography, Jason Mize Photography, Pedro Damian Photographer, Scott Hopkins Photography, and Mike Garrard Photography for capturing it all with beauty and tenderness....

I often hear photographers say that one of their favorite times to shoot during a wedding is when everyone is getting ready for the big day - beyond all the beauty and glamour, the emotions are flowing! Thanks to our incredible Junebug member photographers, Candice Cusic, Abby Photography, Cornelia Lietz, Magnus Bogucki, David Josue, Daniel Stark, DWJohnson Studio, and Theilen Photo for showing us the anxious anticipation, tears of joy, and giggling going on in these stunning moments. ...

Engagement sessions are the perfect way for photographers and couples to become aquainted and comfortable in preparation for the wedding day, but I also adore the way they document such intimacy, excitement and personality. ...

It is truly incredible to witness the flood of emotion that pours out when a soon-to-be married couple first lock eyes on their wedding day. Bravo to Junebug member photographers Citlalli Rico, David Josue, Daniel and Lindsay Stark, Candice Cusic, Fer Juaristi, Vue Photography, and Wirken Photography, I honestly get chills (and even a little bit teary-eyed) seeing all the joy, romance, and excitement you captured in these memorable moments....

A couple's first dance is one of my favorite moments of the wedding reception. I absolutely love hearing what song the couple has chosen and waiting to see if the dance will be sweet, funny, energetic or even choreographed! ...

Here at Junebug, nothing makes us smile like seeing a happy couple on their wedding day, and it's thrilling to encounter a photo that truly capture the radiance and joy of love. In the submissions to our 2012 Best of the Best Wedding Photo Collection, we saw so many wonderful wedding portraits - from classic and traditional to inventively avant-garde - and these are some that we thought deserved special mention. The perfect way to end the week!...