recognizing deployed sis-in-law

alisonlieb

My fiance's sister is in the Air Force will be deploying in two weeks, and will be missing our September wedding. I want to do something either at the ceremony or the reception to recognize her and to let her know she is missed on our special day! her biggest fear is that she will be "forgotten" while on deployment and thats the last thing I want her to think on that day! Any input will be greatly appreciated! 

jagore08

At the beginning of the ceremony, when the officiant is welcoming the guests, a prayer can be said remembering the loved ones that are unable to attend.

kmmssg

That is a very sweet thought.  You can mention her in prayer if you are having a religious ceremony.  You and FI could also do a toast in her honor.  Is there any way Skype can be used for her to see the wedding or part of the reception?

Funnystory6

My wedding is in August and my little sister is who my Maid of Honor is being deployed four days before our wedding. So that we could remember her there we got a picture of her in her brdes maid dress and a picture of her in her uniform for our guest book/ gift table. We are also having a pciture slide show and a the end my sister is giving her maid of honor toast that we have pre-recorded. 

Good luck!

Avion22

Maybe you can list her in the program as "Mary Smith, Captain, USAF, sister of the groom (currently serving in Afghanistan)"

Skype is an awesome idea if you can make it work.  

martind1

A GREAT thing you could do for her is to have a poster of her (or big photo) and allow people to sign it and wish her well. You can then either send it (if possible) or send a picture and save it for her when she comes back.

If you really want to get crazy, you could do a full size cut out of her and have a camera (poloroid?) and have people snap a photo and sign a message. Again, to send or keep for her to get back.

A mention by the officiant is always nice too. Or have the best man/woman/father to mention her before their speech would work too.

alisonlieb

Thanks for all the ideas! We are hoping to use Skype, but unfortantly due to her particular assignment its totally up in the air if that can happen. Thanks again!