Friday, February 12, 2010

Wedding Programs In Memory How Can We Honor The Memory Of Family And Friends At Our Wedding?

How can we honor the memory of family and friends at our wedding? - wedding programs in memory

My friend and I would have symbolized something physical in our marriage, family and friends who have died. We also have a few living members of the family is unable to be there. We thought anything with flowers, but that does not put her finger on what to choose, or, as is currently so you know what it is - maybe something written in the program. Has anyone seen or done?

14 comments:

chickmom... said...

Outside the doors of the hall where the wedding will take place to make an arrangement of flowers on a table with a ribbon that reads "In Loving Memory" and then a beautiful piece of paper with the names printed on. We could be something like "say these flowers are in memory of friends and relatives, not to be with us, but we look to the sky and give us his blessing", or something in nature. You can also use a collage of photos of loved ones as well. Having seen this memorial before the gates, the wedding guests, as in. relatives can still be alive, but can not be present, you can leave some seats are in front of the chapel won a single flower, perhaps a rose and a small card at the end of the bench, which says something to the effect of: "Please leave these vacancies as they can not in honor of loved ones here today. I do not know . Only a few suggestions. Congratulations to you and your friend.

stseukn said...

On the program, I think he called a tribute to those who do not attend. During the ceremony, the bride's brother, a survey and ended with love and best wishes for an aunt and Uncle B, who could not attend. He said that although her grandmother and grandfather would not be with them, they dance together in the clouds in the sky and smiled at the ceremony. It was not a dry eye in the church. Best Wishes.

poleng said...

Core of what marriage is, so it can honor the dead? Chinese in this configuration, not the honor of the dead after the wedding of Ur, outside the party, okay? IF MY HOUSE I Wont GOTO UR WEDDING, WHY U INCREASES DEAD HUH?

JohnD said...

Program of the wedding of my sister said something like "Today is a holiday for families, two families that we met and the family we are creating. In this sense, this day is dedicated to the memory of ..." and the names of the four sets of grandparents.

Lydia said...

The best time to do is talk about it, if your thank you to speak at the reception.

luvinfor... said...

At the reception, had a table with their name on every seat. Of course, the table remains empty. If this is so depressing, because the military tradition is to honor the dead, the configuration table, but the glasses on his head.

feathere... said...

Images have, or things that have not forgotten the dear ones. I've never done before, but I'll get married if I have a great image of my father and my grandmother has to be there because they do not

angelica... said...

A few years ago at a wedding, which lit a candle and place it in a tall glass vase (like a hurricane lantern) with some pretty stones and flowers on the bottom. Its been the tradition since.

We have them near the altar of the church and the point across the room at the reception. Parents and sailing vessels of the house with them, and every marriage later.

lizzie05... said...

I've never heard anything with flowers, but quite often candles for those who are not present (living or dead) to honor. But I personally think it is smart for people to lay flowers in a vase at the awards ceremony one (for each family member) and the list of names in the program or just the celebrant says every flower in the vase as is demonstrated . The other way, other people, the special opportunity to participate in the ceremony

just here said...

Before my wedding, my bridesmaids died unexpectedly. I did not replace him, I know the agenda of his way and how they miss.

Julie B said...

A friend, a special bouquet at the altar .. and the program in memory of ....
As for PPL, the light not in a position, perhaps a candle and say the minister for not more than you want to join, but can not ... and light the candle symbolizes his presence.
Also seen on television, where they lost all the names inside the balloon and outside the church after loading the memory of loved ones published. I thought it was unbelievable.

arkiemom said...

I understand the desire to do so - but the marriage must be a happy moment and a moment of awakening. After a visible reminder of those who do not grieve some of those present and the good fortune to get the opportunity. Participants to think about these people in their own way as you. If you really want to pay tribute to family members, I would wait until after the wedding and do something like plant trees, a plaque with a donation in his name to a local church or civic group or something as a lasting tribute. After all - who have spent their marriage is in its own way made available.

Justyn's Mommy said...

Maybe you can light a candle for the family and friends who have died and those who do not do that too. Perhaps the President can say is what it is to light the candle. And then a moment of silence or something.

Good luck!

kr said...

I've never done before, but I think it's a fantastic idea. Heres just an idea .. Maybe they did not take part in a special line in the church by family members, and for a host family member who can help with the name, perhaps by subject on the table? Just a thought from the top of my head .. Happiness and a very good idea that you have.

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