T&P needed

Tully16 · May 2012

FI's grandmother died last night. We're trying to find some last minute ways to work her into the ceremony. We're having a Catholic mass and are definitely working her into our intentions. Does anyone else have ideas how to honor her?

geojam224 · May 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. What terrible timing to put a damper on your happy day! Since you said you were having a Catholic mass, I assume you can have open flame candles- What if you had a little stand in the back of the church with her picture and a "In Memory Of" sign next to it where people can light a prayer candle for her? I suppose you could ask your guests to donate some money to the family, but I don't know if that would feel tacky, but if I were in your shoes, I would probably do the candle thing. See if the church has candles you can use, otherwise you could buy a bunch for pretty cheap I'm sure.

littleshrink · May 2012

I'm very sorry for your loss, so close to your wedding. For our wedding we mentioned my grandfather and husband's father and then did things for ourselves to keep them with us. I have also seen at ceremonies where they leave a chair open for the person and put a flower on it for them. I also like the candle idea.

thebirdiegirl · May 2012

Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Photos and some candles set up at the reception might be nice. Maybe around the guest sign-in area?

My great grandma passed away a few years ago and Im going to put a picture of her at the table that my grandma is sitting at (her mom) because I think she will really like that.