The Most Iconic Mothers of the Bride From Movies

A mother is always there for her daughter—but perhaps never so much so than on her wedding day! Ree Drummond can't wait for her daughter Alex's upcoming wedding. They've been busy sorting out all the details and one of the only things left for Ree to do is pick her mother-of-the-bride dress. 😂

In honor of Ree and all the other busy wedding-planning moms out there, we're paying homage to the best movie mothers of the bride. They include Southern charmer M'Lynn Eatenton (Sally Field) from Steel Magnolias, the hilarious Maria Portokalos (Lainie Kazan) from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the sharp-tongued Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) from Terms of Endearment, and more memorable MOBs.

These movie moms have pearls of wisdom to share with their daughters—whether they like it or not—so you'll probably learn a thing or two about love and marriage as you laugh, cry, and reminisce your way through these films. Of course, you don't need a special occasion to celebrate the mother of the bride in your life. But this Mother's Day 2021 could be the perfect time to snuggle up on the couch with your mama and one of these classic films that highlight the special bond between mothers and daughters. Happy Mother's Day, everyone!