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My Mom is passed, how do I list on wedding program?

Gabrielle204, on November 3, 2015 at 6:27 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

So my Mom was my everything and recently passed. I do not have a good relationship with my Dad (parents divorced when I was 3) but feel it is proper to list my Dad on the program since my fiance will have both of his parents there and on the program. I feel the program states who is physically there and I'm not sure how to quite make it look right. Do I just list father of the bride and then my fiance's parents? My Dad is not walking me down the aisle so I'm sure of drawing so much attention with the "father of the bride" title instead of parents.

I need help because I will also run into the same problem on the invitations as well. Any help you guys could provide would be helpful. Below is what I have now but, again, the wedding party should express people physically in attendance.

Wedding Party

Parents of the Bride

Mr. Max Schaerli and the late Ms. Connie P

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Latest activity by Laura Marie, on November 4, 2015 at 7:34 AM
  • Mrs. RATR
    Master September 2016
    Mrs. RATR ·
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    I think what you have there is perfect. As far as the invitations, technically the people who are paying for the wedding and thus hosting it are the ones who get listed on the invite. Is your dad helping pay for it? Then he would be listed singularly. I think. Sorry I can't be more helpful! And I'm very sorry for your loss, sending you a virtual hug!

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  • bappybride
    Expert August 2016
    bappybride ·
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    Following this.

    I'm like you, except both my parents passed away a few years ago. Not sure how to include their memory in the ceremony/program.

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  • Mrs. Custer
    Expert June 2016
    Mrs. Custer ·
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    What you have is perfect. Keep the wording like it is. I am sorry for your loss but remember she is shining down on you. I can't wait to see your beautiful day.

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    VIP August 2015
    Sparkles ·
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    Is your dad coming to your wedding? Do you have step parents who are important to you? The last wedding we went to both fathers were astranged. They just listed MOB, MOG and only did a first dance of the groom and MOG. I think listing your mom as "the late" Ms Connie is perfect. You could also separate them out and just leave your dad off if you don't want to acknowledge him here.

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  • LB
    Master May 2014
    LB ·
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    I am so sorry for your loss. On an invitation, your late mom isn't giving the invitation, so make sure you say "daughter of the late..." or word it so you and your FH are doing the invitations, so it is clear.

    Best wishes.

    ETA: As far as the program, you've got it right. Just say "the late" and again, sorry for your loss.

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  • Caitlyn
    Super December 2016
    Caitlyn ·
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    The wording sounds great to me. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  • Kris
    VIP October 2015
    Kris ·
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    At the very bottom of the programs. I wrote "this mass is dedicated to the memory of the Late Dennis Reilly. DH's dad passed a few years afo

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  • RJmargo
    Master May 2016
    RJmargo ·
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    Sorry for your loss. FHs mother passed away a few months before we met and he never knew his father. If we have a program, we will have a section that says in loving memory of and list her along with our grandparents that have passed. We are also going to light a candle during the ceremony and have the rabbi say that it's in loving memory of a loving mother, grandparents, etc. He has a nice way he words it. As far as the invitation, is either family paying? If not format it as you and your FH are hosting. If you do a google search, there are different templates on how to word an invitation based on who is hosting and they do include wording for parents who have passed.

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  • Laura Marie
    VIP September 2015
    Laura Marie ·
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    I'm so sorry. I like what you have. We also put on the back of the program "In loving memory" and listed the names of the family members who had passed.

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