Program etiquette

jnolan316

My fiance's father passed a few years ago and I want to include him under the Parent's of the Groom portion on the program and I am not sure what to say.  I was thinking The Late John Smith or John Smith (deceased)....or something like that.  I am just not sure how to say it.  Please help!

Knittibell

Parents of the Groom, Jane Smith and the late John Smith

OR

at the bottom of the program

Today we especially remember those we have loved and lost, and could not be with us today, including John Smith (any other grandparents, etc).

skippylouwho

FSIL's dad passed away a few years ago. On the invitations and in the programs there will simply be a tiny cross printed.  The  STDs were the same way...

Elspeth McDonald
Daughter of Farmer and Mary McDonald

and Joe Schmo
Son of Sebastian+ and Marisol Schmo

(the plus represents a small cross)

They wanted something simple, quiet and unobstrusive. They showed it to FSIL's mother before anything was printed and she liked it too.

squirrly

Parents of the Groom
Jane Smith and the late John Smith

Cuppy Cakes 09

I lost my father when I was younger.  In our programs we put in a section thanking our guests and families and then a section to remember our loved ones.  There are a few good ideas on this website where we got our from.  http://www.documentsanddesigns.com/reception_accessories/Wedding_Programs/Wedding_Programs_Service_Verses_Rememberance.htm

I also had a charm made to wrap around the stems of my bouquet that had a picture of him on it.