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FH's Mom Is Bed Ridden...How Do We Include Her?

Future Mrs. Tommeka S. Merritt, on August 12, 2013 at 4:29 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

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Hi Beautiful's! Thank u 4 the responses on my 1st post! I cherish and appreciated them all! I have another more serious question. My FH's Mom is bed ridden and on dialysis machine daily all day. We arent getting married until June 2015. Im concerned with how 2 include her in our wedding. He loves his Mom and that's one of the things i fell in love with him about. I dont want 2 exclude her in our ceremony should God grant her the grace 2 be here with us in 2 years....any suggestions? I know this sounds like an unsolvable situation but i have faith that someone has an idea 4 me! Blessings! Meka..

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Latest activity by Future Mrs. Tommeka S. Merritt, on August 23, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Rachel DellaPorte · on August 12, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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You could skype the ceremony if she isn't able to attend. Best wishes.
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Just Reenski · on August 12, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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Well, at the wedding, you can see if she can be in a wheel chair, or if a care taker can attend to help as necessary. I know some brides have extended a guest to those who have care takers so they can attend comfortably and without medical concern.

Until then, show her things on a laptop/tablet. "What do you think of these flowers?" Have her scroll through Pinterest for ideas she likes, things like that.

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Savvy April 2015
Future Mrs. Tommeka S. Merritt · on August 12, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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Oh Wow! Yes! Never used Skype and never thought of that...thank u!
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Savvy April 2015
Future Mrs. Tommeka S. Merritt · on August 12, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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Ok! Thanks Sweetie! And thanks 4 the welcome...I love WW! Im working on the avatar! Lol!
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Nancy Taussig · on August 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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I recently officiated a wedding that was Skyped to the bride's mom who was too ill to attend. She was able to see and hear everything (laptop was held by someone in the front row).
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Shannon · on August 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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I think involving her in the planning as well as skype are wonderful ideas. Be sure to share pictures / video with her after as well. Could you get extra flowers for her so she can have special Mom flowers for the day of and maybe even let her take part in the who presents this man question from officiant so she can say "I do" If she wishes to give a speech or something you could pre-record it and play it at the reception as well.
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Rachel DellaPorte · on August 13, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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Oh, I love the idea of giving her flowers (and not just because I'm a florist, lol). Just have your florist make up one more corsage for her. You could also mention her in the program, and/or a personal "wedding day letter" from her son might touch her deeply.

Also, I don't know if this fits into your plans, but can you stop at the care facility before the wedding in your gown and tux and have a photo taken with her?
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Savvy April 2015
Future Mrs. Tommeka S. Merritt · on August 23, 2013 at 1:12 PM
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Im in love with these ideas! Thanks Ladies! Bless u!
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