"Heartfelt Moments: Reading Letters from Mother to Son/Daughter at Weddings, Even for Those Unrelated"

A Letter from Mother to be Read at the Wedding

There’s a performance I think would definitely make me cry if it were to happen at a wedding... and that’s the 【Letter from Mother】.

When it comes to reading letters at weddings, the standard is usually "from the bride to the parents."

However, there are occasions where "a letter from mother to son" or "a letter from mother to daughter" is performed, and I thought it was so lovely that I wanted to share it in an article.

It's not a common performance, but if your mother (or mother-in-law) is willing to do it...

Wouldn't you want to ask her for that?♡

Timing for Reading the Letter Can Vary

Let me introduce some actual cases of 【a Letter from Mother】 at weddings♡

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Before the groom’s entrance during the ceremony, the mother read a letter to her son (the groom) who was standing by the door outside the chapel.

The point is that it’s not face-to-face.

After the letter, I can only imagine what expression the groom would have as he enters. If he were in tears or had red eyes, it would surely make the guests cry as well.

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During the ceremony (at a civil ceremony)♡

It’s also beautiful to have the mother come up to the altar and take a moment to read a letter to the couple.

(Swipe to the second image, which captures that scene)

She can read it before they make their vows or after. Depending on the timing, the words she chooses might vary a little.

Since it's quite rare to read a letter during the ceremony, the guests are likely to think it was a refreshing and wonderful experience.

As a Surprise♡

In a rather unusual case, there was a bride whose mother surprised everyone by reading a letter during the reception♡

The mother consulted with the planner, and a surprise was planned secretly.

It’s truly wonderful and touching that the mother prepared a surprise letter for her daughter like that.

The bride must feel so happy♡

I'm Confident I Would Cry Even as an Observer...

A letter from mother to be read at the wedding.

If you can ask your mother (or mother-in-law) in advance to include it in the program,

I recommend:

- Before the entrance to the ceremony

- During the ceremony

(This is limited to civil ceremonies where the program is more flexible, but I think it’s better to do it as early as possible so that everyone can enjoy the rest of the reception more easily.)

Alternatively, it could also work well towards the end of the reception.

If it happens before the bride’s letter, it would create a natural flow to continue reading letters, deepening the emotional impact.

Additionally, if there are any mothers of the bride and groom reading this article♡

Preparing a letter as a surprise for your son or daughter would be lovely too♡

I’m thinking of suggesting it to my mother (or aunt) when there’s a wedding for my siblings or cousins... even if it's just about writing a letter to give, that would be wonderful, whether read out loud in front of everyone or not.