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sorry for your loss. I would talk to fiancé and family of what they want to do. I know everyone is different. I am doing a special frame for my mom at memorial table. Then bouquet charms on our bouquets and mentioning her at the start of ceremony. Some people put a frame or reserve a seat we did not feel comfortable with that. So my advice for that question is that I differs on how family wants to handle it so I would talk with them.

View Quoted Comment Thank you I was thinking of just doing it so he wouldn't have to think about him not being able to there but your right. Talking to him first would be better

Yes I agree I would talk with him about it first. Etsy has a lapel pin with a picture that is really nice. I got one for my FH and he loved it. We also left and empty seat at the ceremony but everyone does different things. Good luck.

What about something of his dad’s in his jacket pocket? A picture, fabric swatch from a favorite shirt etc. something that others can’t see, but he would know was there. I know some people aren’t super comfortable with drawing attention to their grieving (myself included) with a saved seat etc, so maybe something more personal for him could be an option? Hopefully this helps and i am so sorry for your loss ❤️

I'm very sorry to hear this. I think everyones' suggestions are great and I dont have direct experience with this, but I'd suggest talking to him privately first. You won't make him sad, he's already sad and already is probably thinking about how his dad can't be there. After you two come up with a few suggestions, I would also suggest asking his spouse (if he was married at the time of his passing) to see what the spouse thinks.