in memory of...

misscandice8907

I really want to do something special to remember the family that can't be at my wedding. My dad passed away when I was young, and I wanted to do something special for my grandma and grandpa too. I was thinking about playing a song during the ceremony, but thought that might be too depressing. Our first dance is to my grandma's favorite song (What A Wonderful World- Louie Armstrong). Any ideas for something short and sweet I could put in the program or something?

kitty02kat

We're doing a large vase of mixed flowers at the front of the church with each of their favorite flowers. There's also a note in the program about it. I've seen people have a candle lit too. 

Our program reads:

On this most special milestone in our lives, we wish to
 
remember those close to our hearts who are no longer with
 
us.  The flowers in front of the sanctuary are in memory of
 
our loved ones who are not able to be here to celebrate this

day.  We know they are here with us in spirit. The

wonderful memories of the precious times shared with each of
 
them will be cherished forever.

misscandice8907

Thank you so much for the idea! I really love that! It's sweet without being really sad.

dramaqueen91087

We are putting something in the program. There will also be pictures of FI's dad and my grandparents on a mantle at the venue. You could use a table if theres no mantle.

emidle2008

We are setting up a memory table next to the program table. The memory table will have nice, framed pictures of those we've lost and a pretty flower arrangement. We will also mention something in our "Note From Couple" section of our wedding program.

misscandice8907

I had been thinking about doing the table too. I'll probably try to do that too and just find some nice frames to put them in. Thanks!

MissMegs2010

We are having a special candle and mentioning in the program its purpose. I didn't want to list all the people who couldn't be with us I was too afraid that I would start to cry seeing it in print. So this way they are remembered but its not overwhelmingly sad.

amanda1611t

We are putting my grandmother and grandfather's wedding photo on our cake table. We think  that is just enough. We only have my grandmother that is passed that we were actually close to.