I'm trying to figure out a way to honor our loved ones that have passed away. I have seen flowers and candles. I recently saw where someone had pictures of the family members in a chair during the ceremony. I really like that idea. But my FMIL thinks it will make people sad. So she suggested playing a song during the reception. And I understand where she is coming from about it making people sad. Especially since 2 of the people have recently passed... her sister and her brother in law from a different sister. But I would like to have a picture of my grandparents up there... does anyone have any other suggestions on what we could do?
To me playing a song during the reception would be worse than a picture. Having to sit there and listen to a 34 minute song about missing someone. She says use an upbeat song. But I don't know of an upbeat song that shows we are trying to honor people who have passed away. So I'm thinking I'll have my grandparents picture up there and I will get a candle to have for their family members. And we will put it in the program.