how to honor deployed family member on wedding day?

verdesiempre14

My FI and I are both civilians, but my future brother-in-law will be on deployment when we're married.  I'd welcome any ideas of how to honor and acknowledge him on our wedding day - either at the ceremony or reception.  thank you!

calindi

I'd put a note in the program - if he would have been a groomsman or best man, I'd have him still put in as "honorary best man" in the program, with a little explanation that he could not be in attendance due to his service to our country.

If you can, see if he can Skype in to the ceremony.  Either way, videotape it for him to watch later!  Have him record a toast to show at the wedding if you'd like. 

amh04

You could put him in the program with a special note. I think you could also set his place at the table and put a candle with a note on it for him. Not the single table persay but just his normal sitting with a picture or candle would be thoughtful.

crownsuperstar

I think Cali is on the right track.  I think a little note in the program and then perhaps a taped toast would be a great way to honor him.