Father giving away is daughter and the Mother is deceased. When the minister asks who will give away the bride. Can the Father acknowledge the decea

Absolutely, if that's what the bride and groom want to be said. Traditions with the ceremony change from religion to religion (as well as for non religious people) but verbiage is quite important and this sounds like a lovely way to honor the mother of the bride, if the bride would like. If you're the father of the bride in this situation, I would definitely ask your daughter what her thoughts are.

I'm very sorry for your loss!

This brought tears to my eyes just thinking about you all. I'm so sorry for your loss and am positive your mother is watching your from above and smiling.

I think this is a very sweet way for everyone to feel like the mother of the bride is present at your wedding.

I think that would be so sweet!

Cher,

Thanks for the positive feedback.....I wasn't sure if I was going to make folks uncomfortable...Katharine was a force for good and touched many lives (children in particular)......My daughter and son are just as passionate and caring towards folks as she was....

RF

Thanks Ashley for the reply. my wife was very instrumental in the way my children turned out....they each had to go on their own journey and find themselves....there Mother and I prayed everyday for their safe return and after around (2) years on the streets they, through God's grace, returned to us safely. My daughter whose name is ASHLEY!!, thank you very much.....works as a registered nurse at CHOA!!! MY son is a top sales consultant at his firm.......

I on the other hand am a retired old f...t.......I think I am becoming the child my daughter is becoming the parent.......somehow she "morfed" into this independent strong willed, determined, take charge, young lady that doesn't take any crap from her "OLD MAN"........about to get married.....(no longer the little girl that I remember ---- I 'm both an EXTREMELY PROUD PAPA AND A LITTLE SAD AT THE SAME TIME...okay enough of feeling sorry myself......thanks again for the feedback ASHLEY!!!!!! RF

Megan thanks for your feedback and preventing me from stepping on a potential landmine !!!!

I wanted this to be a surprise, but because of your feedback I am thinking it might also impact my son and daughter in a negative way if I don't give them a "heads up" in advance. Thanks again for your helpful feedback.

RF

Absolutely. That would be a wonderful way to honor your Mother on your special day. You would be happy that you have honored your Mother and she will be with you always especially on your wedding day.

Thanks Alisha....your comments gave that little extra to go for it!! Thanks again!

RF

My dad died unexpectedly when I was in college (will be 12+ years when I get married) so my mom will be the only immediate family member I have at my wedding. I wouldn't be who I am without my dad, and he undoubtedly influenced my perceptions of what a good partner is and what I wanted in a husband and in a relationship. Even though he never met my FH, my dad is still very much a part of me and a part of us.

I think it is completely honorable to mention the lost loved one and have no doubt she'll be with all of you on your daughter's big day. I do think it's good to have a conversation with your daughter first though. If my mom did this at my wedding without telling me there's a good chance I'd burst into tears (good chance I will anyway), but it would probably be easier for me if I wasn't caught off guard.

Kari I just read your reply and it was like speaking to my soul.....at your urging I will touch base with my daughter before the wedding. I wish you and your FH every happiness and God's blessings on you both.

Sincerely,

Richard