Wedding Blessing Suggestions

It reminds me of a Chinese tea ceremony where the marrying couple serves in-laws and grandparents tea and the elders give blessings. Also, in this scenario, the female elders of the family place gold jewelry on the bride, which I must admit is a pretty divine tradition. This takes 3-10 minutes. I don't know your cultural background, but maybe your cousin can video a short, sweet tea party, where she and her FH go to grandma's home and serve her home-made snacks and prepared refreshment and grandma gives a blessing. You take pictures, and frame them for both parties.

I know the situation is different, but my grandpa died last July after a battle with stomach cancer, we got engaged in October. At the time he wasn't doing well and we believed it was truly the end (he ended up being okay for a few more weeks) my then boyfriend and I took time alone with him in the hospital room to tell him we planned on getting married and letting him know he has known the person I want to spend my life with for the last 5 years. We didn't take any pictures and we both appreciate now that we have that shared memory that is special and only truly known to us.

I agree with Michelle that your cousin and her SO could just have a great conversation with her grandma and have some pictures taken if she wants. If she wants an actual ceremony type thing, that will depend on where her grandma is currently staying. If she's in a hospital your options are pretty limited and I would say lean more towards something casual. If she's at home, then a small backyard or on the porch type of thing would work.

I agree with Michelle! I'd try to keep the conversation natural instead of scripting the whole thing!

Your cousin could wear a casual white dress (like for a shower or rehearsal dinner) and go together to visit her grandma to talk about marriage. If they're writing their own vows they could give grandma a sneak peek, or share a reading they plan on including in their ceremony!