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Memory table

mcmath27mcmath27 member
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I want to do a memory table as I've lost a fair number of my family (mom, brother, grandmother). My FI feels uncomfortable adding anyone from his side as he wasn't close to his grandparents, whom are the only ones from his side. Will this be weird if it is only one sided? Anyone have ideas about how to make on nice and morbid??? Thanks!
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Re: Memory table

  • whosaidsamwhosaidsam member
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    We will be doing one for my FI's dad and cousin but none for my side, I don't think it will look one sided, just remembering those who were close to you.

     

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  • vegasgroomvegasgroom mod
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    I don't think that's weird.  Different people choose to remember people in different ways.

    Married in Vegas - June 2011


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  • J9lawrenceJ9lawrence member
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    I think it's very important to remember those who you are close to - they helped you become the person that you are today.  My only concern about not including your FI's grandparents would be if it might offend his parents.  Just a suggestion (I know my MIL might be offended!). 

    My family has a tradition of lighting a memory candle every time we gather for family reunions.  We are going to incorporate this into our ceremony and have my cousin Danny light the candle.  He takes the time to explain our tradition (so that non-family members understand the importance of it) and follows it up with a prayer.  At our reception I am thinking about having a sign made saying "In honor of those not present with us tonight".  That way it can be for our family members who have passed on and also our friends and family who aren't able to make it to our wedding. 
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