Death of a Groomsman

I'm so sorry to hear this. Definitely don't replace him. I think finding a way to honor him would be nice.

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry for your loss.

His place in my wedding would be the last thing on my mind now.

Im so sorry for you and your FHs loss. Finding a way to honor him is a beautiful idea. But, I think "replacing" him would do the opposite of honoring him. Also, I imagine it would be incredibly hard emotionally for your FH to even think about doing that.

Does he have a brother or father or someone who could stand in his place to kind of represent him? So sorry to hear that.

Oh no, I'm so sorry. For now, put the wedding planning aside. Your fiance probably needs some extra hugs right now and not contingency plans. Honoring him is a nice touch, but I would make sure that your fiance is okay with anything that you want to do.

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. How are you and FH doing? I don't think you should replace him. He's not replaceable in your wedding party or in your heart. You don't want to send the wrong message. You could honor him by having his picture up at the altar. Your FH could carry/wear something of his. You could have a moment of silence for him before your reception meal is served. Was he the best man? Maybe in place of the best man speech, your FH could give a short toast in his honor. There are plenty of options. The general consensus seems to be that you shouldn't do anything too heart wrenching, though. As much as you can help it anyway. You don't want your FH and guests (and yourself!) to be feeling super sad at your wedding.

Don't replace him. Don't even think about what to do about his role in the wedding. If I were in your position, I would put wedding planning aside and be there for your FH for the time being. Take a moment to grieve; take as many moments as you and FH need. I'm so sorry for your loss

I love the idea of having his father/brother stand in his place, if your FH thinks that would be appropriate. I would not bring it up to FH for a while unless he did.

I wouldn't replace him :/

Definitely do not replace him. That's not cool even without the instance of a death.

I am so sorry your FH is going through this. I hope you both are ok. That has to be so tough. *virtual hugs*

I'm so sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss.

Send good thoughts and hoping for healing. I can't imagine.

First of all, so sorry to you & you FH for your loss. This actually happened in a friend's wedding a few years ago. His father actually stood in his place. It was emotional but a great way to honor him.

I wouldn't replace him. I would find a way to honor him.

Thank you all for your condolences, I feel as though we should not replace him either , my FH is not sure what to do, and I dont think we need to decide at this minute we are both still grieving, we were talking about what do and I figured out I could ask the forums opinions and I'm glad I did, I only wish he did have a brother or a father that would stand in for him but unfortunately he did not. I'm sure we will figure out what to do, and I'm glad the consensus is not to replace him since that's how I feel. Thank you all again!

Horrible! I am so sorry. I don't know what you should do. That's incredibly sad.

I went to a wedding once that this happened. They put a stool with his photo near the entrance and then left a space where he would have stood. It was really respectful without drawing too much attention to it.

I am so sorry for you and your FH loss. I wouldn't replace him, I would honor him. I like some of the ideas posted earlier like having a moment of silence or a toast in his honor. But I would stop planning for a little bit during this time of grieving.

I'm so sorry for your FH's loss! This must be really hard on him. I think finding a way to honor his memory is the best option!