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Mini sessions with adore' photography are designed to be easy, fast, and full of heart. Whether it’s a seasonal special or a family update, these short photoshoots capture natural moments and genuine smiles without the chaos or pressure.

Cherish the dress – wearing mom’s wedding dress

April 27, 2026 by Jackie

There is something wildly tender about a little girl standing in her mom’s wedding dress. The fabric is too long. The sleeves swallow her hands. The neckline slips slightly off one shoulder. And yet somehow, it fits perfectly.

When we did this shoot, it wasn’t about playing dress up. It wasn’t about pretending she’s all grown up. It was about connection. The quiet thread between who you were then and who you are now.

That dress once held nervous excitement. It held steady breaths before walking down the aisle. It held a version of you that had no idea what motherhood would feel like. No idea that one day, a tiny human would be standing in the same lace, looking up at you with that mix of mischief and magic only little girls have.

And now here you are.

What to do with your wedding dress after the big day

March 5, 2026 by Jackie

What to do with your wedding dress after the big day

Option 1 – pay to have it cleaned, boxed and stored like a museum artifact.

Option 2 – open the cupboard once every five years, stare at it, close the cupboard again.

Option 3 – actually do something with it.

I vote option 3.

That dress cost a small fortune. It had one glorious day. Since then? Darkness. Maybe a plastic box. Maybe your spare room cupboard next to the Christmas decorations.

Meanwhile, your daughter is five and obsessed with anything that looks remotely princess-like.

Take it out. Let her try it on.

Yes, it will drag on the floor. Yes, you will need about 14 safety pins. No, it will not zip. That is not the point.

The point is watching her attempt a serious “bride walk” and then dissolving into giggles because the train won’t cooperate.

You don’t need to cut it up. You don’t need to redesign it into throw pillows. You don’t need to make a dramatic decision about its future.

Just use it for an afternoon.

Let it see daylight. Let it be part of your life now, not just who you were then.

And bonus – you get photos of your little girl swimming in lace, which is far more fun than a sealed preservation box at the top of a cupboard.