The dress hangs carefully in a room full of emotion and potential, and when a woman slips it over her head she becomes the bride to be. Mothers and fathers cry, bridal party members gasp, and little kids can’t help but stare in wonder. Today we’re showing you 7 beautiful moments that capture the delight and admiration that happens at the time of a bride’s transformation, photographed by the some of the world’s best wedding photographers, including 37 Frames, Julian Kanz, Miki Studios, Gaelle Le Barre, Christopher Viseux, Edwin Tan, and Melia Lucida.