Just Lost My Mom

I’m sorry for your loss.
Some people have a photo locket or so around their bouquet

Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss. i too lost my mom 4 years ago. It’s still really difficult to think about my upcoming wedding without her there. The little details like she won’t be there to help me zip up my dress, etc. I am also thinking about doing the bouquet locket with her picture in it like the previous post suggested. It looks very beautiful as well. You can also place a rose in a chair at the ceremony in her honor with a reserved for sign.

Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine how hard it’s been for you.
I’ve seen lockets attached to the bouquet, I’ve seen special candles or lanterns lit, I’ve seen special seats.

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Thank You. I thought about that.

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Thank you! Its been Extremely hard. The locket seems to be the one thing everyone suggest. I may go with that.

Amanda, I'm sorrry to hear you lost your mom. Im sure planning a wedding is difficult right now. I pray for strength and peace in your life. My best friend lost her mom prior to her getting married and she incorporated a round table that was set with three chairs (her mom, her, and her hubby), a lit candle and a picture of her mom. She actually lit the candle as part of the ceremony. It was really touching and sweet.
I hope you find a way that makes you happy.

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Thank You. I am sorry for your loss also. Its a tough thing to go through. I am glad she got to see me get engaged at least. I like the rose in the chair idea!! I think I am going to look into the locket idea!

I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband also lost his mom. He walked down the aisle with his aunt holding a photo of his mom to honor her. We also had a moment of silence before the ceremony began.

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Thank you! Ohhhhh that sounds really nice. Thank you for that suggestion. I am going to look into that!

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Thank You! I am Sorry for your loss also. That's a good idea. I was trying to figure out who I was walking down the aisle with also (it was supposed to be my mom). Thanks for that idea.

Im sorry for your lost. I cant imagine. Maybe doing a slide show or having a photo of her hook onto your boutique???

I’m so sorry to hear . I think maybe having a photo charm of her tied to your bouquet or having a seat reserved just for her. May you have the strength to get through this heartbreaking time and find peace and comfort filled with love and memories with your mom.

I am so sorry for your loss! I'm sure she'd be so touched if she knew you wanted to honor her in a special way on your wedding day!


We're taking 8x10 pictures and hanging them over the front pew with ribbon so it seems like they're there "watching" the ceremony. Then at the reception, we'll have a candle lit with all the pictures and a poem at a table if people want to go over and have a moment with a specific loved one or say a quiet prayer. Whatever you decide, it will be a beautiful way to honor her and the beautiful part she played in your life!

I’m sorry for your loss!


My husband lost his dad 2 years ago and I lost my maternal grandpa 3 weeks before the wedding. I was considering doing the photo charm on my bouquet of all our lost ones because my paternal grandma passed 3 years ago too, but instead I decided to wear this ring that I’ve had for years. My grandpa gave it to my grandmother, who gave it to my mom, who gave it to me years ago when I was in HS. My husband didn’t want to do a candle or have a photo of his dad. He instead wore a necklace that had belonged to his dad.

I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine going through this. I have seen people who wrap a picture on their bouquet, rsvp a seat in the fron row for their parent, in memorial table for those who have passed, table with a candle lit in memorial etc.

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Thank you! I will have to see if our venue can do a slideshow. Thanks

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Thank you so much!

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That seems like a great idea! Thank you!

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I'm sorry for you loss also. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Thank you!