5. Share the Moment

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When you go out with your bridal party, include your mom in the festivities. Your mom is helping with so much during your wedding planning, and you want her to feel included every step of the way. Share every moment, from making the invitations and putting together the favors to doing the silly bridal shower games. These are memories that will last a lifetime, and she'll want to be a part of it. Whether she's acting as a traditional host or even taking on the role of your maid of honor, having her by your side is priceless.

4. Come Together

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Now that you're getting married, you'll be bringing two families together as one. You want your mom to feel special on this day, but you also want to make your mother-in-law feel just as important. Bring these ladies together and show them how much they both mean to you. Celebrate together; make it a girls' day out with just the three of you to build that bond before the big day.

3. Show Her You Really Care

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Sometimes we may not want to take mom's advice, put up with her attitude, or hear for the millionth time, "You should buy a house instead of having a big wedding." But when it comes down to it, she's still our mom—yes, even after we're done pulling our hair out! Just remember she's put up with our attitudes too, especially when we were sixteen! So take her out to lunch, buy her a special gift from a place like Etsy, or just sit down with her and take the time to show her how much you really appreciate everything she's done. Check out some thoughtful gift ideas for inspiration.

2. Dance with Her

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I love the sweet, emotional moment captured in this photo. The mother is dancing with her son on his wedding day and is overcome with joy, love, and happiness. Dance with your mom on your big day, whether you're the bride or groom, and she'll cherish that dance for a lifetime. This is a big day for her too; her little girl or little boy is all grown up and starting their own life. Make sure she shares the spotlight, even just for one dance.

1. Walk down the Aisle

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Some brides only think of walking down the aisle with their father, but in some traditions and cultures, mom is there too. I was more of an old-fashioned bride when it came to walking down the aisle; if my dad couldn't do it, then I was going to walk down by myself. But, years later, I think I would have liked to have my mom walk me down the aisle if she wanted to! Will you or would you walk down the aisle with your mom? For more on ceremony traditions, visit The Knot.

How will you celebrate mom on the big day?

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there!