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Veronica
Beginner September 2021

Honoring deceased family

Veronica, on April 4, 2021 at 1:21 PM Posted in Planning 0 6
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Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married in September 2021. I am wondering what some of you have done or are planning to do to honor deceased loved ones at your wedding. I have seen candles and pictures of loved ones at weddings I’ve been to before, but would like something a little more special. My Fiancé’s mom passed away suddenly in December 2019, and while he handled the sudden loss very well, I want to include his mom in our special day. I know she would’ve been thrilled to be there with her son and I. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Selmerry34, on December 1, 2022 at 6:34 AM
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    Liz ·
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    There was a recent thread on a similar topic that ha some lovely ideas: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/ideas-for-honoring-deceased-parents/1bd332879f0f0a25.html

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    Super July 2023
    Eniale ·
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    My personal favorite recommendation: did she have a favorite flower that your FH knows? Make it his boutonniere. That way she can be right there by his heart all day.

    Otherwise, some other suggestions that I have made to others with a similar question: play her favorite song at the reception, serve her favorite food or drink, include a quote from her favorite movie or book in the ceremony somewhere (this takes some work, but it can be done).

    A great way to get ideas is to simply talk to your FH about what made his mom special, and go from there. What made her, her?

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  • Veronica
    Beginner September 2021
    Veronica ·
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    Thank you! That was very helpful! I’m still somewhat new to this so I was unable to find any other forums on the topic but the one you posted has a lot of nice ideas. I like the charm on the boutonnière and bouquet, and the reserved chair during the ceremony.
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  • Veronica
    Beginner September 2021
    Veronica ·
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    Thank you for the suggestions! I know she liked flowers and they both shared a love for cats so I can think about something and incorporate it into it.
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    Eniale ·
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    Ah, a cat lady after my own heart! Smiley love Cat charms and brooches are very easy to come by. Either would be easy to incorporate into a bouquet and boutonniere.

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    Just Said Yes April 2022
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    I will be wrapping three chairs in the front row with lavender and black ribbon bow to reserve a special spot in honor of my father, sister and his grandmother.

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