Honoring my dad who has passed at my wedding.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a little over 5 years before my wedding and this is what I did.

We displayed photos from each of our parents weddings where they stood with their parents on the sign in table - because in addition to my dad, we are each missing three grandparents. (obviously this only works if there weren't divorces/etc.)

I wore a locket with his photo in it, so he could "walk me down the aisle." My brother escorted me, and when the officiant asked "who presents this woman" he replied "on behalf of those here, and those unable to be, I do" to give a nod to the fact that my dad should have been there.

I danced with my brother to the song from which my dad got his nickname for me. (Obviously a very emotional moment.)

I did not do the empty chair, because I *knew* I would break down if I saw it there (and my mom would have too).

I'm so sorry for your loss. This all sounds like a very lovely way to honor your dad!

The one thing with slideshows is that, depending on where the screen is set up, it can be hard to watch that and the dance at the same time. Some people want that on purpose, but it's something to consider.

Just remember you have to feel what you feel. You are probably going to have times that day when you have a wave of sadness - try to be in those moments too, not just the happy ones. He'll be with you that day.