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Replacing a Deceased Bridemaid who was a sister

Mary, on December 9, 2018 at 8:40 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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A month before the wedding my older sister who was a bridemaid suddenly passed away in a car accident. I replaced her with my younger sister's friend. I decided it should be a joyful celebration so i do not want any mention of her passing but, my younger sister is demanding that I mention her friend is walking as a replacement on the program or she and her friend will not be bridesmaids. How can I print this tasteful? i dont want to do this but its to late to replace them. Need advice?

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Latest activity by Lindsay, on January 30, 2020 at 2:08 PM

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Tracy · on December 9, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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My condolences on your loss. I admire how you are handling this. I would leave her name in the program and in parentheses after her name day something like (lovingly represented by.....)

Have a beautiful day!
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Rachel · on December 9, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I love Tracy’s phrasing of “lovingly represented by.”
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Kenisha · on December 9, 2018 at 10:06 AM
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That’s a wonderful idea 💡

I’m so sorry for your loss. Have you thought of including her picture in your bouquet 💐? Here’s a few other ideas you could use ( if you feel comfortable with them ) to honor your sister.
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Alexandra · on December 10, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I really like this idea of the name in the program also. It's a beautiful way to honor her.
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Maggie · on December 10, 2018 at 1:06 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary. I agree with Tracy and the rest of the previous posters. I think it would be completely appropriate to have your sister's name in the program, followed by "lovingly represented" or a similar phrase.
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Lindsay · on January 30, 2020 at 2:08 PM
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Thank you for posting this. I too lost my sister in a car accident and am unsure if I should leave the maid of honor position empty and just have bridesmaids.. if I do that, I wonder how I can mention my sister is my “maid of honor” in spirit.
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