{"id":1647,"date":"2022-06-29T09:21:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T09:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2022-06-29T09:21:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T09:21:35","slug":"remembering-loved-ones-at-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madamebridal.com\/blog\/remembering-loved-ones-at-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Honor A Late Loved One at Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weddings are all about celebrating your special day with your friends and family, and there is nothing sadder than losing a loved one just before your wedding – especially if that person had a big part to play in your life. In every culture, weddings are steeped in tradition, in rituals involving the father mother of the bride and groom,<\/a> their aunts and uncles, friends, and children. In those moments, you expect to see your loved ones smiling at you, laughing with you, and caring for you. However, reality hits hard sometimes, and coming to terms with your loved ones not being there for you on your special day becomes overwhelming and unbearable. <\/p>\n<\/div>

If you have lost a loved one just before your wedding, there are many ways to honor their memory and make them a part of your wedding day. We are not asking you to turn your wedding into a somber event; rather, you can use subtle and beautiful ways to honor them and show your love and gratitude for their part in your life.<\/p>\n

We have shortlisted some of the most heart-touching ways to honor a deceased relative or friend on your wedding day.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1.\u00a0 Carry Their Photo with You<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Carry your deceased relative or friend\u2019s photo in your hand as you walk down the aisle to honor them. You can also carry a family heirloom or something important to them and incorporate it into your bouquet<\/a>, wedding dress, or accessories, so they always are a part of your happiest day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2. Wear Their Wedding Ring<\/h2>\n<\/div>

If your grandmother gifted her favorite ring or engagement ring to you before passing away, wear it on the big day. It can be your \u201csomething borrowed\u201d and ensure that you live as happily and peacefully as she did. Similarly, you can wear a piece of fabric from your uncle\u2019s coat, tie it around your wrist, or fashion a hair accessory out of it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

3.\u00a0 Incorporate Sentimental Fabrics<\/h2>\n<\/div>

While you might not be able to wear your loved one\u2019s wedding dress, you can still incorporate sentimental fabrics in your wedding attire.<\/a> Take a strip of lace from your mother\u2019s wedding dress and wrap it around the bouquet or sew it on your dress. Or the groom can fashion a pocket square from his father\u2019s clothing. While your mother and father might not be physically present, their memories will be felt throughout the ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

4. Pin Their Photos<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Sometimes, just seeing their smiles makes all the difference in the world. Aside from carrying their photos down the aisle, you can also pin their photos on your bouquet or wedding dress.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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5. Save Them a Seat<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Designate a seat in your best friend\u2019s honor at the ceremony and reception. You can place their photo on the chair, a beautiful floral arrangement or just a \u201dreserved\u201d sign with their name on it, knowing in your heart and soul that they will be present on your big day and will always be there for you in your special moments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

6. Play Their Favorite Songs<\/h2>\n<\/div>

As the bride, a big part of the reception involves special first dances with your husband and father. The father-daughter dance holds significant value, and we can understand your hesitance when your father isn\u2019t there to celebrate with you.<\/p>\n

If your dad was particularly fond of music or just had a song he loved listening to, you can have your father-daughter dance to that song. Ask your uncle or brother to stand in for your dad and dance to his favorite song, remembering all the good times you\u2019ll had together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

7. Make a Toast<\/h2>\n<\/div>

You can honor your grandfather and grandmother through a personal and sweet toast at the reception. Have your family members share memories of them, funny stories, or things they used to say. Just a fair warning: things might get teary as you recount all the memories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

8. Wear Their Jewelry<\/h2>\n<\/div>

If there was a family heirloom, earrings, or cufflinks passed down to you, you can wear it to your wedding and honor your loved one. As a bride, you can wear your sister-in-law\u2019s tiara (that she wore at her wedding) as it is a family tradition and incredibly meaningful.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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9. Incorporate Their Favorite Flowers<\/h2>\n<\/div>

You can also honor your deceased friends or relatives through your floral arrangements. For example, you can choose their favorite flowers to create your bridal bouquet or centerpieces on every table.<\/p>\n

Using a red rose or white lily, you can also create a special floral arrangement representing all your deceased friends and family who couldn\u2019t be here for you on your big day. Make sure the surrounding flowers are of different colors. You can showcase this arrangement on the altar or carry it down the aisle<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

10. Choose the Right Person to Walk You Down the Aisle<\/h2>\n<\/div>

If your father passed away just before your wedding, ask your brother or your father\u2019s brother to walk you down the aisle. While it might not fill their absence entirely, it is a beautiful and touching gesture.<\/p>\n<\/div>