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Natasha
Expert April 2016

Tribute at wedding to deceased dad?

Natasha, on July 7, 2015 at 8:39 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 25

Hi- my dad passed away while I was in college and while I've made peace with it, I would still love to honor him during my wedding. Family members have offered to walk me down the aisle but I'd rather walk alone to preserve that special place as my dads. How have any of you or seen people honor...

Hi- my dad passed away while I was in college and while I've made peace with it, I would still love to honor him during my wedding. Family members have offered to walk me down the aisle but I'd rather walk alone to preserve that special place as my dads. How have any of you or seen people honor deceased parents at weddings?

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  • Yasmina
    Master November 2015
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    I'm doing a memory table with pictures of my grandparents, my Uncle Gordon, My Uncle Sherwin, and my best friend Jake (who passed away this past December).

    I have a little chalkboard sign that will say something like "Celebrating with us in spirit"

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  • Pinky Winter Promise
    Master February 2016
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    While we haven't had any parents pass away, we have had other loved ones (like grandparents and my twin sister (when we were babies)). We will be doing a memorial table with flowers, candle, and short poem (written in English and Spanish) with all (most) of our loved ones by name. Also we will be letting go doves right after our first dance (as a tribute to them).

    ETA: we will also write something in our programs. I will also have a charm of my twin sister on my bouquet. I also made a special lapel for my FH (with his grandparents on it) - it's part of his wedding gift.

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  • Sonya
    Just Said Yes September 2019
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    That's a beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing.
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  • Sonya
    Just Said Yes September 2019
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    Love this idea as well. Thanks for sharing.
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  • Ingrid
    VIP October 2020
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    We'll be lighting and releasing lanterns during the reception
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