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Maureen
Just Said Yes June 2022

How to remember Dad in Photos

Maureen, on February 12, 2022 at 7:50 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 1 3
I am reposting this because it seems like my message lost half of itself when I posted it.


My husband and I eloped last spring during the pandemic and planned a small family ceremony and reception for last summer. Unfortunately, my dad got very ill before our wedding and went to the emergency room. We spent most of our wedding day in the hospital waiting room until he was okay to leave and then my husband and my siblings went to our reception around 6pm. My mom stayed with dad the entire time and missed it. She’s been very sad she missed it since it happened.
Our photographer was a dream and offered to re-shoot our wedding portraits for us when my dad was well again and we could get photos with my parents. Unfortunately, my dad did not recover and passed away a few months later.
We’re still planning on redoing our photos and I’d like to find a special way to remember him in our pictures. Does anyone have any suggestions? Most forums offer a way to remember loved ones during the ceremony or reception, but I need a way to keep him forever in our photos.

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Latest activity by devotedlydavis, on February 15, 2022 at 1:18 PM
  • Jasmine S.
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    Jasmine S. ·
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    I'm a bit confused, did your dad pass away? You didn't say that specifically but it sounds that way. That would probably change the advice based on if he is passed, or still living but just won't be available to come.

    Edit: I see you added more detail to your post. In this case, I recommend wearing something that belonged to your dad. You could also incorporate it into your bouquet -- i.e. tying it with a piece of fabric from one of his suits, or including a plant that he liked. You can also have a portrait of him featured in your getting ready photos. For example, many brides have a shot of them looking in the mirror, but you can have one looking at a framed photo of him. You could also write a letter to him and have that featured in your detail spread. Ask your photographer what they recommend, and let them know so they can zoom in on these details.

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    I m so sorry for your loss. What a sweet idea to do a photo shoot. If you ll be holding a bouquet you can have a little photo of him on it. You can have photo of him and your mom's wedding day in the background or someone holding it. Did he have a favorite food or beverage you can do a cheers to him. Another idea would be if he had a favorite sports team or hobby to incorporate into a photo.

    The Etsy shop Wedding Bouquet Charms makes lovely memory pins and charms

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  • devotedlydavis
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    devotedlydavis ·
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    My father has been gone for almost 7 years, so we knew he wouldn't make it to the weeding. But now, my future FIL has also passed away before our wedding which we didn't at all anticipate. I've been trying to think of something similar to do as I don't want to bring it up too much and have the day feel sad. My idea is to have our mom's stand on either side of us and hold a picture from their wedding day. That way you have us in our wedding attire and a picture of the two of them in theirs. I'm not sure if you like that idea, but hopefully it gives you some idea of what you can do.


    Also, I am so very sorry about the loss of your father. I know it isn't easy - especially in what should be a joyful time.

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