This will be very special. I know that your family will also be very appreciative. My grandmother gave me some flowers from my greatgrandmother & grandfather's funeral arrangements (last Saturday), so I am going to have them pressed into a candle (eternal flame) & have lit at our wedding. Good luck with everything....I especially like the fact that your husband's nephew will stand in place. That is very touching.
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03/20/2008
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In Loving Memory...
My future hubby and I have decided to honor and recognized our close family members that have passed and would have been apart of our special day.
In 2003 My future hubby's brother passed and he would have been the best man. So in his place we decided to make his brother's son who is 6 years old to stand in as the best man.(I think that would be soooo cute and diffrent). In 2006 My father passed and he would have also played a part in my day so I will have a decorated chair with a rose placed in the chair for him. In May 17, 2007 My future hubby's cousin passed and she would have been one of my bridesmaids so since we are getting married on May 16, 2009 which would make it almost 2 years since her death we will acknowledge her. We will just light a large decorated memory candle in memory of all of them all. I think I also want just a short poem read during this time. tags:
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Those are such thoughtful ideas! I especially love the idea with the best man. You are going to have everyone in tears!
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This is a topic that really hits home for my fiance and I.
My father passed when I was 14, his mother passed when 2 years ago and my mother passed Dec. of 07. So it is very real and in the moment for us to be thinking of memorials while planning the wedding.
But, on another note, I find myself pulling back some too because remember the day is about you and your groom. I have read stories where the bride and groom leave open seats or places in the pew with something of their grandparents to recognize them on their day. It is a nice thought, but keep in mind, it's your wedding, not the person's funeral. People will recognize there are loved ones missing in presence without being reminded!
This is a topic that really hits home for my fiance and I.
My father passed when I was 14, his mother passed when 2 years ago and my mother passed Dec. of 07. So it is very real and in the moment for us to be thinking of memorials while planning the wedding.
But, on another note, I find myself pulling back some too because remember the day is about you and your groom. I have read stories where the bride and groom leave open seats or places in the pew with something of their grandparents to recognize them on their day. It is a nice thought, but keep in mind, it's your wedding, not the person's funeral. People will recognize there are loved ones missing in presence without being reminded!
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