Honoring deceased parents at reception

How to honor your deceased parents is something you both have to agree on, which isn't always easy. I like the idea of the 3 candles. Maybe you can have a picture of each parent under each candle.

I agree with not wanting to set up plates. I definitely think the candle option is a wonderful way to go. I'm sorry for your losses!

Candles sound like a great idea. We had the same issue and we left 3 chairs empty at the ceremony and during the service we went and laid flowers on them after the minister spoke about that. It was really sweet.

I definitely like the candle idea better than the plates. You could include a memorial table with pictures as well if that’s something you’re interested in.

My my dad also passed away and I’m being weird and having his two best friends as my “attendants” (bridesmaids 😉) to honor his memory.

I lost my Mama two years ago today.
I'm leaving an empty seat for my Mama during the ceremony. I'm going to also honor her by playing her favorite song at the reception.

Ironically, "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton. If it makes your fiancee feel better setting them a place at dinner, I say why not? We all grieve in our own way...so we all honor memories of loved ones a little differently.
It's his choice, in my opinion, on how he honors his parents.

You can still light a candle for your Father. To each his own.
Just a suggestion. It must be important to him, to mention it in the first place. Most men don't ask for much wedding wise, if it were me, I'd honor his request.

The candle idea is sweet, maybe adding 3 more to a centerpiece at the table where they would sit?

A friend of mine lost her father shortly before her wedding and her older sister stepped into walk her down the aisle. They had a sister dance to one of their dad's favorite songs and asked everyone to join in about halfway through.

My FMIL passed away in Feb. We are having a chair for her at the ceremony and we are doing a memory table with pictures of the people we've lost and a candle burning in their honor.

I like the candle idea. My fiance and I were both very close with our respective grandparents so we plan on honoring them. A little over a year ago my mom passed as well so obviously we want to honor her as well. We plan on setting up a table with pictures of all of them as well as some candles. Someone had mentioned leaving an empty seat at the ceremony for my mom but I know that looking at that empty chair would be too much for me. Of course everyone is different so whatever makes you feel like you are honoring them in the best way (if that makes sense) is what you should do.