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Just Said Yes February 2019

Honoring deceased father of the bride

Samantha, on November 26, 2018 at 2:57 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 5
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Hello everyone, my father passed away recently and was a HUGE part of both mine and my fiance's lives. My fiance and I grew up together and my dad knew him since he was a child. When we started dating as teens, my dad practically raised him. Needless to say, we feel a huge void and impending sadness for a day that is supposed to be the happiest of our lives. We want to honor him in some creative, unique way, more so than just a photo, or attaching something of his to my bouquet, or lighting a candle. Any unique ideas would be so greatly appreciated! Thank you Smiley smile

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Latest activity by Danielle, on November 28, 2018 at 5:44 AM
  • dancingwiththekumars
    Expert May 2018
    dancingwiththekumars ·
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    I am so deeply sorry for your loss... no words can describe the heartache you feel. My dad passed 17 years ago, I had a 'Wish you were here' table at our ceremony. There were small photos of other family members, I had a very large photo of my Dad in a white tux (from their wedding) in a white frame, and a white lantern by his photo with LED candle. Photog took a photo of me looking at his photo before my ceremony.

    I've seen some women sew a photo into their dress, attach a photo to a bracelet they wear (like a charm), play a special song that their parent liked, etc. I hope you find the perfect way to honor your beloved Dad.

    hugs Smiley heart

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  • Cheryl&rock
    VIP June 2019
    Cheryl&rock ·
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    Did your dad like any particular song you could play in his honor? Posssibly a reading about him! A toast to his life!
    I'm so very sorry for your loss, but he does live on through you! You are his legacy! He lives on in your heart.
    He is a gentle breeze, the rustle of leaves, a lovely butterfly, a snow flake, a ray of sunshine! He will always be with the two of you! Save a seat for him at the wedding and reception in his honor! He will be watching his little girl who has become a young woman marrying the young man he loved as well!
    You will feel his presence and love on your special day. Love NEVER dies! It LIVES on forever!!!
    Hugs...your love for your dad brought me to tears!
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  • Rebecca
    Master October 2025
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    I am so sorry for your loss, Samantha. I think honoring him at your wedding is an amazing idea.

    I have a family friend who, every year on her dad's birthday, writes a message on a balloon and then releases it. You two could take a moment and step outside to release it during the reception. I also know other community members who have left a seat open at their wedding and/or had a memory table.

    These community discussions have more creative ideas for honoring those who couldn't be there. Check them out:

    Honoring the Deceased at Wedding

    Honoring the Deceased at Wedding 2

    Honoring the Deceased at Wedding 3

    Thinking of you and your FS Smiley heart

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    Just Said Yes February 2019
    Samantha ·
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    Thanks so much

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  • Danielle
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    Danielle ·
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    What my husband did for his granny who pass away a few yrs ago..she had the first seat on his side.we put a bow on it..
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