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Laura Marie
VIP September 2015

Program wording to recognize grandparents who can't attend?

Laura Marie, on August 4, 2015 at 5:45 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

I'm sure there is an easy solution to this but I can't think of it..

FH's grandfather and my grandmother can't make the trip to our wedding because both are in their 90s and poor health. We're already doing a "In Loving Memory.." section on our programs for our grandparents who have passed away, but I wasn't sure how to mention the other two on our program..

Also, what are you putting on the back of your program? We're not putting a "thank you" (those are going at seats at the reception) - so we're doing the in memory of/our address but I think there might still be a lot of extra space..

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Latest activity by Laura Marie, on August 4, 2015 at 11:38 AM
  • SweetBean
    VIP November 2015
    SweetBean ·
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    Maybe something like "to those who can't be with us today, we have you in our hearts" or something to that effect. "Celebrating from afar"

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  • Lara~N~Love
    VIP September 2016
    Lara~N~Love ·
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    I think what Linda said sounds good. Our programs are going to be church fans with our picture on one side and a very basic program on the other, so not much to it.

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  • Mrs. León
    VIP October 2015
    Mrs. León ·
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    I like what Linda said also.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Following! Similar situation Smiley smile

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  • ******
    Master February 2016
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    I like the sound of "celebrating from afar, " but adding that they're in your hearts. The other sounds like it could be used for wording of those who can't travel or have passed away. We'll likely need to do something similar, as FH's grandparents are in their 90s and probably won't make the 5 hour drive/1 hour plane trip.

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  • Lara
    Master July 2015
    Lara ·
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    We just put them in the program under "Grandparents of the groom"...one set of his came, and one set didn't...the ones that didn't, weren't in the processional.

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  • Laura Marie
    VIP September 2015
    Laura Marie ·
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    We totally put celebrating from afar, thanks LindaBean! So perfect. I can't believe I didn't think of it!

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  • they/them pigeon
    VIP January 2016
    they/them pigeon ·
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    I have some friends who almost certainly can't physically make it. We'll be streaming the ceremony over the venue's wi-fi for them -- might that be something you'd be interested in doing?

    The backs of our programs say: "Thanks for coming! / We've probably run off for yichud by now! / Please head over to the bar and enjoy cocktail hour. / We'll join you shortly! / Got questions for us? / Please check the FAQ on our website! / [url] / password: [password]"

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  • Laura Marie
    VIP September 2015
    Laura Marie ·
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    @Kay oh, I wish! Neither of our Grandparents are technologically savvy - it's just too much to rely on anyone at their homes to help them. We splurged and got a really large videography package though so that we can visit them and show them all the fun later. My sister did the same (back when my grandfather was still alive and neither he nor my grandmother could make it) and they really, really loved it. Good idea though! I'll probably call her day-of to say hello.

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