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Master June 2020

How will you honor family in Heaven?

Anna, on September 28, 2020 at 11:43 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 35
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Planning a wedding without my Mama, was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. I did my best to add her to my day. It brought me great comfort to know she would be watching from Heaven.How will you honor family in Heaven? 1

I included her name on our Invitations, I made my portrait bouquet out of red and purple like we always dreamed of, I made a heart and added it to the altar to represent my undying love for her, I also dedicated her favorite song to her, at the Reception. "Tears in Heaven " by Eric Clapton.

I think we can all agree, that family is always near and dear to our hearts, no matter the distance between us, and weddings are a time of celebrating the love that we share with our future spouses, and the love for those who made us who we are.
Show me/ tell me how you will include those dearly departed family members that can't be there in person (but, will be in spirit) on your day.Congratulations to all and happy planning. ❤
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Latest activity by Anna, on October 5, 2020 at 8:30 AM
  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    That’s beautiful!! I have a bracelet that has some of my mother’s ashes in it. I’m going to have a clasp so I can attach it to my bouquet. Also getting charms so my brother, sister & I can wear them. Will have a memory table with her & some other family members that have passed on it. Have a chair with a single red rose on it for her.
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Hey Michelle!
    I love the idea of a bracelet that holds ashes! Where did you get it, if you don't mind my asking?
    I'd love something to wear with Mama's ashes in it! You will be doing your mother proud! So many nice ways to honor her.It will really add to your day, you will see.I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be there, I'm certain of it, as well as your other departed family.
    PsShow me your charms when you get them. I'd love to see them .❤
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
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    Https://etsy.me/2wr9jxn for the charms- Etsy has a ton to choose from.
    This is my bracelet How will you honor family in Heaven? 6


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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I got the bracelet off of amazon
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Oh! How lovely! Thank you for sharing! I'm going to search for one too. I spread some of her ashes at the beach, but would love to wear them too...now, that's something I never thought I'd say. Smiley smile
    Thanks again!!!
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
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    We found special family pictures, framed them, and had the venue put them on shelves that were in the front lobby/cocktail area.

    We had my maternal grandparents, my paternal great-grandfather, DH's paternal grandparents, and his maternal step-grandmother.

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  • Reanitra
    Savvy September 2020
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    I always wondered how I would plan my wedding with out my mother. It was tough and I am so thankful that had family and friend help pull me through. Your dedication is beautiful. I did a memorial chair and my brothers and myself placed white roses in it as we walked down the aisle. How will you honor family in Heaven? 7

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  • Anna
    VIP October 2020
    Anna ·
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    I have my grandparents’ dog tags that I’m attaching to my bouquet.
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  • Bo Miller
    Expert December 2020
    Bo Miller ·
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    I am getting a memorial charm off of Etsy and I also have a charm that I wear on a necklace that had my fathers ashes in it that will be attached to my bouquet. We will also do a small picture memorial table at the reception with candles

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    We put a wedding picture from each of our parents' weddings, with both of their sets of parents in them next to the guest book. (Between the 6 couples only 5 people are still with us, and none of them ever had a divorce, so it seemed like both a good omen and a good way to honor our deceased grandparents and my dad.) I also wore a locket that had a picture of my dad in it, so he could be with me down the aisle. My brother walked me down the aisle and replied to "who presents this woman" "on behalf of those who are here and those who are unable to be, I do." He also danced with me to the song from which my dad got his nickname for me.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    I carried a bouquets charm with my aunt on it. She was like a mother to me. My husband has lost both parents and his brother when he was very young so I had a boutonnière charm made for him. We also reserved seats on the front row and took a minute during our ceremony to recognize those people and then we laid single roses on their chairs while the officiant said a prayer.
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Awww I love that! Such a thoughtful gesture! I hope you are doing some better. Thinking of you. Hugs!
    I'm here if you need anything ❤❤
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Ohhhh! Love this! So beautiful! Love the colors so much! I have no doubt she saw and appreciated everything you did.❤
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Awwww I have a soft place in my heart for dog tags and what they symbolize. How wonderful, that you have both sets! Can't wait to see a picture of them on your bouquet! ❤
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    That sounds lovely! I just ordered jewelry to hold Mama's ashes. I'm sure it's a comfort to have them near you at all times. I wish I had thought of a charm❤
    A table, will be lovely tooSmiley smile
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Sounds like good luck and blessings to me! That's an awesome memorial!
    What song did you dance to? I'd love to know your nickname. ❤ what a great memory, that song holds! You can hold on to that feeling everytime you hear it played. Precious!
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  • Bo Miller
    Expert December 2020
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    I have a necklace I wear daily that has a charm that is a heart that holds some of his ashes and another charm that has his finger print on it! I plan on putting both of those plus a charm with a picture on my flowers! Super excited about the idea!

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  • Allie
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    I’m doing a few things. We are going to have a memorial table that includes all of those close to us who have passed away and would’ve been at our wedding if they were still living. We also picked a song for each of our grandparents to dedicate to them based on their favorite artist/favorite song. And for me personally, my grandfather and I were extremely close, so I am going to incorporate him into my bouquet so he’s walking with me down the aisle. I originally wanted to do little Mickeys in his birthstone color. But I have to see if it’ll match the colors of the bouquet first. If not, I’ll do a picture memorial.
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  • Lynne
    Super August 2022
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    I'm going to incorporate their favorite flower, I have a tattoo in honor of 2 people and I'm not going to hide my ink.
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    I personally, love tattoos, and consider them art. My Mama loved them too! She was fascinated by them, and would have wanted to know the story behind yours. Smiley smile
    I think that's awesome! I'd love to see you Tat! That's a sweet tribute ❤❤❤ a daily reminder of your love.
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