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Katie
Just Said Yes November 2020

In Memory

Katie, on October 23, 2019 at 8:15 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 1 7
I had lost my Dad 3 years ago. I want to have this moment with him but he is watching from Heaven. I have asked my Uncle to walk me down the aisle. He was my Dad's best friend which is how he became my uncle. My uncle hasn't gave a definite answer yet due to the date. My fiance and I are undecided on the official date.

How can I commemorate my Dad during this very important moment in my life?

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Latest activity by Traci, on December 15, 2019 at 5:54 PM
  • Bailey
    Dedicated July 2020
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    I have seen wonderful memorial tables and chairs that bring to attention and honor those who are celebrating in Heaven. I have also heard of moments of silence called by the officiant before beginning.

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    For something personally significant, I have seen photos tucked in bouquets:

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  • Traci
    Devoted October 2021
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    You can do a candle lighting ceremony in his memory at the wedding ceremony or reception in his honor with a song that means allot to you both. I am having my daughter carry my mother's favorite flower as she walks down the aisle. I am sorry for your loss and I hope this advice helped.

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  • Sarah
    Devoted April 2022
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    I’m so sorry about your father! I lost my parents when I was 9 (dad) and 14 (mom), so this is something that’s been on my mind as well.

    I second PP’s suggestion of reserving a chair for him at the ceremony (and maybe placing something of his in the seat), putting a charm with a picture of him on your bouquet so he can still walk you down the aisle, and having a memorial table with pictures and a candle at the reception. These are all things I’m planning to do to honor my parents on my wedding day.

    Incorporating things he loved—his favorite colors, music, flower, etc.—into your day can also help you feel his presence there. If you still have any clothes of his, I’ve seen people sew patches into the lining of their dress (typically over their hearts) as well.
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  • Rebecca
    Devoted September 2021
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    I also lost my dad three years ago and asked my uncle to walk me down the aisle. My other way of honoring my father was to ask his two lifelong best friends to be my attendants. I didn’t feel I wanted a spot at the table or a memorial table because I don’t want it to feel like a sad, memorial service (this fear stems from knowing that my aunts would take over the idea and turn it into something crazy). I also have a super cute picture of my dad dancing with me when I was a little girl and plan to play a song in tribute with a slide show of pictures of the two of us with the dancing one being the most prominent.
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  • Tina
    Dedicated June 2020
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    I am sorry for your loss. It’s a hard thing. I lost my dad in 2016. We were very close. I plan on doing the charm on my bouquet. The other thing I saw that I really liked was taking a piece of his clothing and cut it into a small heart and have it sown on the inside of the dress at the bottom.

    I have three sons. They will walk me down the isle and we will do a sons and bride dance with a style that would honor my dad.
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  • Blair
    Super June 2021
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    My grandmother passed and 2018 and his dad passed when he was in high school. I bought this sign off Amazon for $5.99 and we're going to place a picture of him and her on each side.

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  • Traci
    Devoted October 2021
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    With my wedding, my daughter is carrying my mom's favorite flower in her hair.



    Maybe you can wear his watch or have a candle lighting at the reception in his memory. There is allot of things you can do for their memory. Im sorry for your loss.
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