Memorial question

Re: Memorial question

• [Deleted User] member

  

  February 2011 edited December 2011

  I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.
  
  I definitely understand where you are coming from. Most of the ladies around these boards agree that the best way to remember someone is something that is simple, subtle and personal.
  
  Here are my ideas:
  
  -definitely mention her in your programs if you are using them
  -wrap a brooch or locket with a pic of her inside around your bouquet
  -carry a small picture of her in your purse pocket
  -wear something that belonged to her: a piece of jewelry, her wedding veil, etc.
  
  Pretty much anything goes as long as it is special and meaningful to you. Good luck.
  

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• BCsGal member

  

  February 2011 edited December 2011

  I have also heard of people leaving a seat empty at the ceremony, and placing a rose (or other flower) there in their place. 
  If your mom had a fav song, you could use it in your ceremony or reception.
  
  I sure you will find great ways to honor her.  
  

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• TerraandSteve

  

  February 2011 edited December 2011

  I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.  Both my Fiance and I no longer have any living grandparents. And since he is Christian and I am Jewish we decided to light a memorial candle (to cover both religions).  We are going to use a Yahrzeit candle which is a Jewish memorial candle.  It burns 24 hours and can be ornately decorated with remembrances of your loved ones.  You can look into it if you would like.  There's no rule that you have to be Jewish to use one LOL.  They are nice and subtle and burn throughout the ceremony :-)

  

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• sherise40 member

  

  February 2011 edited December 2011

  I am also sorry to hear about your loss.
  I think the candle idea is a great idea. There are some candle companies that will screen print a picture of her on the candle and you could light it at the ceremony. You could also take it to the reception and light it on a small table.
  One thing I have seen is getting a small picture and having it as a charm on your bridal bouquet.

  -Sherise

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• katy0293

  

  February 2011 edited December 2011

  Oh I hadn't thought of putting something in the program! My brother wrote a poem for her after she died... maybe we can put an excerpt from that! These are fantastic ideas  

  I'm definitely doing the charm on my flowers.  Probably doing a candle that me and my siblings will light before the guests arrive.... I kinda like the chair with a flower idea.

  
  

  Thanks ladies

  
  

  Any other ideas are welcome

  
  
  

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