The Touching Way Mariska Hargitay Honored Her Late Mom on Her Wedding Day

1. Mariska had her father by her side. The actress, who lost her mother Jayne Mansfield when she was only 3, rode to the ceremony in an antique Jaguar with her father, Mickey.

2. Their wedding venue brought things full circle. Mariska knew that Peter was her future husband when she saw him on their first date in church, so it was only fitting that they go back to their roots for their big day. The two tied the knot at the Unitarian Historical Chapel in Santa Barbara.

3. Mariska's dress was nontraditional. Instead of wearing white, the bride donned a pale pink Carolina Herrera strapless gown that featured the groom’s initials and their wedding date sewn into the side.