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Julie
Just Said Yes October 2019

Sick Father in Law Won't Make it to the Wedding.

Julie, on September 20, 2019 at 12:20 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

So I guess this post is an update from my last one. My fiances father has stage IV cancer that is rapidly progressing and has a very poor prognosis. The last time I spoke to his doctors they said we would be lucky if he makes it to the end of the month. My fiance is such a strong and compassionate man and refuses to change the date of our wedding, so that is out of the question. We want to do something for him so he can still be a part of us getting married, but we don't know what to do.

I had a few ideas:

-Try on my dress so he can see it and we can take pictures (but groom doesn't want to see my dress)

-Have a super small ceremony at the house (but the only day we could do that with everyones work schedules would be tonight, in like 6 hours, lord help me)

-Sit down with him and tell him all about our story (he has Alzheimer and doesn't remember much of when we were young)

-Have a small document written up saying how we love him so much and we want him to witness our marriage although he can't be with us that day at least he can witness us sharing our love for eachother today. (this would give my finace something to keep and remember )


Now my doubts.


Cancer is a b**** and it sends mine and his whole familys head into a whirlwind. His sisters thinkn doing something is great idea but we all agree that at this point energy = time. So anything that requires his energy is less time we may have with him. I'm scared if this is what hes holding onto, he might just let go. Hes been excited about this wedding since we started planning 6 months ago. I'm trying to think from his perspective and what he would want but I honestly don't know.


My fiance and I don't know what to do, but were being pressured by his siblings to do it tonight. There is nothing I can find on the internet for anything like this.


Any and all advise is welcome. Smiley heart

4 Comments

Latest activity by MrsD, on September 23, 2019 at 4:55 PM
  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    You could both put on nice clothes, him a suit and you a pretty dress, and recite your vows in front of him. While it wouldn’t be a legal ceremony in any way, it would allow him to see a “marriage” between the two of you and still keep him involved. Like a mock wedding. Keep it simple though. Depending on his mental state, this could all be more for you and the rest of the family than it is for him. Think about what’s important to you and our fiancé, and go from there. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Cancer is an awful thing.
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  • J
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    Judith ·
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    I agree with above. If his memory is going, and he is seriously feeling the need for the painkillers etc. that are usual at this stage, his thinking is fuzzy. And the happiness of the moment matters, not whether it is real, or a show. It is a show if your live for each other, and your with to have him end his life with some part if " your wedding.". That is a good thing. Do it, and put on a happy face, because you are easing his mind, and bringing him happiness. You say your vows to each other before God and those present. Good enough to serve the purpose. You will be glad you did, later on .
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  • Aleaj
    Expert October 2019
    Aleaj ·
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    I love the first idea...very very sweet ❤️ Praying for you and your family
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I would put on your dress & take pictures with him, I think that is really important. Our entire relationship, our plan was to fly to Arizona the weekend before our wedding to be legally married with my grandfather (who couldn't fly). He passed away two days before my husband proposed, so we didn't get the chance.

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