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jml1981 · February 2012

We found out a little earlier that FI's dad and stepmom aren't going to make it to the wedding and they are really torn up about it. He's just not bouncing back from the quintuple bypass he had a week & a half ago and won't even know if it's ok to drive a car until his followup on the 29th. They've decided it would be better to just stay home and not risk his health. We completely understand although it's really sad.

My mom is going to video the wedding and we may even skype it, but do you girls have any other ideas on how we can bring them into the big day without them being there?

stahlkc · February 2012

I'm sorry to hear that they won't be able to be there. I'm sure that was a really tough decision for them. I think Skype could be a good idea. I saw this story on Yahoo the other day. It won't help for the day of, but I thought it was a funny/cute idea for times when you want to look back on the day. If anything, it will just make you smile :-)

Photoshoping Dad

rachel801231 · February 2012

I'm so sorry that he's not going to be able to make it. I know you completely understand why and accept it is what it is, but it's still not fun! Skype would be a good idea. It's going to be the closest he can get without actually being the and getting to see everything. I really can't think of anything else. I hope it all works out for you!

w+c3 · February 2012

So sorry that he can't make it! I know that must be super hard to come to terms with no matter how valid the reason for not making it. I think of the options if you can skype that would be amazing! My venue actually has 3 webcams in the chapel and 3 webcams in the ballroom so that people don't miss a thing!

southerncharm24 · February 2012

Aww such a bummer! Im sorry this happened

We are skyping our ceremony for my aunt. I love technology.

cu97tiger · February 2012

I'm so sorry to hear that... I hope you find a good way to Skype your ceremony!

jml1981 · February 2012

Thanks guys. His dad was so torn up about it that he couldn't even tell FI, he had to have FI's stepmom tell him. I think we may also bring a picture of them and hold it up at some point and either video it or take a picture with a "We miss you" or something to that effect...

elidellio · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_sad-day?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:0c16aa6a-9b88-4623-81de-818910245ed8Post:74c59d76-146e-4765-aab6-0c5046dd48f6">Re: sad day</a>:
[QUOTE]Thanks guys. His dad was so torn up about it that he couldn't even tell FI, he had to have FI's stepmom tell him.<strong> I think we may also bring a picture of them and hold it up at some point and either video it or take a picture with a "We miss you" or something to that effect... </strong>
Posted by jml1981[/QUOTE]

<div>I think that's such a sweet idea!! I think Skype would be great, too. That way they can feel at least a little included.</div><div>
</div><div>I'm really sorry to hear that he won't make it and I hope his recovery continues down a good path!</div>

cmac3504 · February 2012

I'm sorry to hear they won't be able to make it

Hopefully he will recover sooner than later, and that's obviously most important. I love the ideas of using Skype or pics of him to take pictures with!! I'd also be sure to take a moment at some point during the day to step aside from all the chaos and give them a call. I bet it'd mean the world to your FI's dad to talk with both of you shortly after you said your I Do's

jml1981 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_sad-day?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:0c16aa6a-9b88-4623-81de-818910245ed8Post:3af554ef-9571-4ca9-9fda-62e88580371a">Re: sad day</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm sorry to hear they won't be able to make it :( Hopefully he will recover sooner than later, and that's obviously most important. I love the ideas of using Skype or pics of him to take pictures with!! <strong>I'd also be sure to take a moment at some point during the day to step aside from all the chaos and give them a call. I bet it'd mean the world to your FI's dad to talk with both of you shortly after you said your I Do's :)
</strong>Posted by cmac3504[/QUOTE]

Great idea! I know I will need to have hanky's on hand though cause I will be bawling! My own dad (who was from New Orleans) passed 6 years ago so his dad has kinda become my one and only...

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