Honoring those who have passed...

IslandBeachBride

Opinions wanted...

I'm not sure if this is something deemed appropriate or not, so I want input.  My FI's parents have passed along with my Dad.  He was very close to his parents and I with my Dad as well....I miss him terribly.  So, we wanted to honor them in some way.   Most of you know I'm eloping so...little chance during a private, civil ceremony.  However, what if we we're to set up a "reserved" table in remembrance of them at the open house/reception.   I wouldn't put placecards down or anything - just a "Reserved" or "We Remember" sign with the table set.   Yes, No, too crazy of an idea?

Marrin713

H and I did a small pub table at the reception.  On it we had a passage I actually picked out from a sympathy card and a pic of each of the dads.  The table was placed off to a side of the room so it wasn't a focal point.  The moms and the sibs loved it.  We just didn't make it the focal point of the celebration.  But it was important to us to honor them.

WEEZIE918

I think it's a great idea.  Like Marrin suggested, maybe don't make it a focal point.  What  a great way to remember your family.

memSomerville

This would make me too sad. I've seen the little charms people use on bouquets, too--but I don't think it would work for me. I think it would make me cry.

But maybe today's a bad day for me to respond. My mom died 19 years ago today. And it wicked sucks that it was just before Mother's Day. All those ads, etc.

I was considering having some kind of photo montage at the house for after. Getting some funny family photos together and printed up. But funny stuff--goofy, silly, laughing sort of things.

srutter72

We are doing a small reserved table set out of the way with pictures of our loved ones.  Its just a way for me of having them there with us.

IslandBeachBride

I've decided to do a table off to the side.  I wont put pictures up, I don't know if I could keep it together.  Also, we both have lost other family members besides our parents (grandparents & cousins)  I don't want people to think we've excluded them, because that's not the case.  I think a simple "In Rememberance" sign will work.  Thanks for the input, Greatly Appreciated!

jenniferoh

I've asked my uncle to give me away on behalf of my dad who passed in 06. He's planning to answer the "Who gives this woman" question with "On behalf of my brother".

I love all these ideas. Both of my FI's parents have passed on as well as my father and sister and I want to consider every way possible to remember them.