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Just Said Yes October 2019

Using my Grandfather’s belt buckle: great idea or am i depressed?

Riley, on May 19, 2019 at 10:01 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 8

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My grandfather (who I was very close to) died about a month ago. I’ve more or less put wedding planning on the back burner in order to grieve since then. But. I had an idea. My grandfather was very into western-wear (Bolo ties/Fancy rodeo-looking belt buckles/cowboy hats) for a Chicago/Wisconsin native. My inheritance was a belt buckle (he used every cent he earned on cancer treatment/hospice). Coincidentally, the initial on the belt bucket is an “S” for his first name, and also is the letter of what will be my last name in a few months. DF and I now live in Texas. Would it be crazy to put the buckle on a ribbon and wear it with my dress? Or am I just searching for a way to have someone I deeply cared about be part of the big day?

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on July 4, 2019 at 9:51 AM

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CDickman · on May 19, 2019 at 10:07 PM
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I think that it depends on how you feel. My mom passed away and I plan on taking the sleeve of her dress making them into ribbon and tying the bouquet charms in the bouquet with it.
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Hannah · on May 19, 2019 at 10:09 PM
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If it works with your dress, go for it. I am wearing my late grandmother's earrings for my wedding. She passed away years ago, but it was really important for me to incorporate something of hers into the wedding.
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Caytlyn · on May 19, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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I’m sorry for your loss. Using the belt buckle sounds like a perfect idea. You live in Texas, it’s a Texas style belt buckle, and it has your grandfather’s first initial/your new last initial? Doesn’t seem like a coincidence to me!
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Amy · on May 19, 2019 at 10:32 PM
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I think it sounds like the perfect idea! I'm in the same situation..I lost my dad less than 2 years ago and still have many rough days. I'm trying every way I can to incorporate him into my wedding(sewing a patch of his shirt into my dress, a memory table, his picture on my bouquet) I had other ideas but ppl have talked me out of them as this is supposed to be a happy occasion. So I get what your doing, the short answer is..do what makes your heart happy😊
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Chandra · on May 19, 2019 at 10:45 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I think that's a beautiful way to honor your grandfather!
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Lauryn · on May 20, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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Personally, I would consider using it as a tie on my bouquet, but that's just because I'm not a big "western" person. If you love it, do it!
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Tara · on May 20, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss! I think you are looking for a way to include him, but that is totally okay!! The one thing I will say though is to not incorporate it into your design so that it makes it easy for a guest to take it. For some reasons, guests like to take things at weddings at the end of the night and you do not want this to go missing!

I am not sure how the belt buckle will look since I do not know what the dress looks like. Could your fiance wear it?
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Sinéad · on July 4, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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Hi Riley!! Have you decided if you will incorporate your grandfather's belt buckle into your wedding day look?
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