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Tribute to brother

My brother and I were very close growing up. We were only 2 years apart.  We worked our first jobs together--even went to college together.  

However, he unexpectedly passed away a few months ago.  He was only 29.  My fiance and I are looking for a unique way to pay tribute to our relationship at the wedding (ceremony or reception) since he will not be present for our day.  I realize that it will be somber, but I can't imagine going through my wedding without doing something to acknowlege that he should have not only been there, but been in the wedding.

I am looking for a good brother/sister song that is clearly about a brother/sister relationship.  I've thought about either doing a slideshow or just taking a moment at the reception to play the song.  I just feel that our relationship (and the fact that he just passed away) warrants more than simply lighting a candle or putting a note in the program.

Any suggestions?

Re: Tribute to brother

  • tpender13tpender13 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry for your loss!

    What about leaving a seat open with your family at the ceremony? Possibly w/a flower, plant, or some momento that reminds you of him. As far as songs go, I would try to pick something that he really liked. Maybe you could start by going through song lists of his favorite bands.
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  • edited December 2011
    I agree with PP go for something that he loved.

    "I Hope You Dance" by LeAnn Womack,
     "Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers,
    "Unforgettable" by Nat and Natalie Cole,
    and "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler.

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  • edited December 2011
    Theres a song called"Sister" by the Nixons? It's kind of a modern rock ballad, but it's beautiful.

    ....I should have added the lyrics, here you go:
    Here I am again,
    Overwhelming feelings
    A thousand miles away
    From your ocean home
    Part of me is near

    Thoughts of what we were invade
    The miles that stand between
    We can't separate
    Your all I hoped you'd become

    Sister I see you
    Dancing on the stage
    Of memory
    Sister I miss you

    Fleeting visits pass
    Still they satisfy
    Reminders of the next
    Overshadow goodbye
    Our flames burn as one

    Sister I see you
    Dancing on the stage
    Of memory
    Sister I miss you

    All I am begins with you
    Thoughts of hope understood
    Half of me breathes in you
    Thoughts of love remain true

    Here we are again saying goodbye
    Still we fall asleep underneath the same sky
    You're all I knew you'd become

    Sister I see you
    Dancing on the stage
    Of memory
    Sister I miss you

    Entwined, you and I
    Our souls speak from across the miles
    Intertwined, you and I
    Our blood flows from the same inside
    Half of me, breathes in you
    Thoughts of love remain true

    I see you, I feel you
    When I close my eyes
    I see walking there...
    I see you dancing in my mind

    You may also find this youtube channel helpful, http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D219D025CD610E57 it contains questions and answers to commonly asked music questions.

    Good Luck!

    Jennie x
  • edited December 2011
    Thank you both!!
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