Father daughter dance 😭

I’m sorry that your Dad has passed away before your Wedding.

You just have to carry on.

There’s nothing else to do.

I wanted my Mom there, but she left me with these people in May 2017. I really contemplated NOT getting married because she wouldn’t be there.

DH had a Locket made with her picture on one side and “She’s always with you” on the other side.

I also already had several Wedding items (Cake Topper, Ribbon, Bridal party gifts, etc...) that I had purchased on shopping excursions with her. She had said, “Buy it when you see it because it won’t be there when you go back”.

Is there anything special of his that you can incorporate into your decor or ceremony?

Congratulations and 🍀‼️

First, I'm so very sorry for your loss; condolences to you and your family. I understand that everything is overwhelming and confusing right now -- I've been through losing both my parents. Personally, I'd try to put everything related to the wedding -- except your dear fiance -- aside for a little while and just take time with your loved ones to mourn your terrible loss and celebrate your dad's life. In a month or two, you might be better able to get back to thinking about wedding details, but until then, give yourself and your family the time you need to begin the grieving process. Take care of yourself....

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Like MOB So Cal said, I would put the wedding planning on pause while you mourn the loss of your dad. Once you are feeling a bit better, there are ways you could incorporate his memory into your wedding. Programs often list a section in memory of and list the people who have passed. If you have a locket or something with a photo of him you could clip it to your bouquet or some other type of family heirloom you could use as part of the ceremony that would be great too. Some people choose to have a memory table as well. If your dad was still here, he would want you to have an amazing wedding and life so although it is hard, try to remember all of the good things on your wedding day as I'm sure that's what your dad would have wanted. And again I'm so very sorry.

I would play a video in honor of your dad during the time you would normally dance with him or dance with your father in law to one of the songs y’all were discussing. I’m so sorry for your loss

I am so very sorry for your loss. Do you have a brother or a close uncle that would be willing to stand in? I know it's not the same but it could be a nice way to honor and remember him.

OMG Leighann, I'm so sorry!! This is what I'm most afraid of for my wedding. My dad is not well, and it's really only a matter of time. He may not make it to my wedding. I don't even know how to deal with that.

You can still honor your dad on your wedding day. You can have pictures of him as a memorial, you can have those little charms that go into bouquets. Another great idea I heard was to take a favorite piece of your dad's clothing (favorite tie or t-shirt), and sew a piece of it into the inside of your dress.

I know it's not the same. I'm facing that reality as well. But he'll be with you, in your heart, on your special day.