Pictures of the deceased at reception....

larryswife2be Posted: Nov 02, 2003 09:33 PM

Pictures of the deceased at reception....

FH and I decided that we are going to blow up photos of deceased grandparents and hang them on an easel at the reception. So it will seem as though we can be reminded that they are there in spirit. What do you think??

sa070204 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 09:45 PM

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I am having something similiar except its going to be a picture table with pictures of all the deceased on their wedding day with a candle that will stay lit throughout the night.

larryswife2be Posted: Nov 02, 2003 09:49 PM

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That sounds nice

swags1016 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:13 PM

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I did a memory table. With their pictures in matching frams and a poem- that also listed their names. Here is a picture

groovypeg Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:20 PM

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swags, that setup is beautiful!!! do you have the specific wording for your poem? i would love to see how it is written!

amidala Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:22 PM

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i lost my mom this year, and was looking for a non-cheesy was to have her memory there. the whole thing is going to be very hard for me to deal with, but the memory table sounds nice, but just for her. i''d also like to see the poem. thanks. anyone else lose someone close this year?

swags1016 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:25 PM

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I ''borrowed'' this from someone on here. (sorry I don''t remember who)

I printed it on this nice sky paper that I got from Michaels that looks like heaven

Although we cannot see you
We know that you are here
Smiling down, watching over us
As we say “I DO”
Forever in our hearts
Forever in our lives
An so we say our vows
In loving Memory of you:

Joe Smith
Jane Smith
John Doe
Jane Doe

amidala Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:27 PM

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thanks...it''s perfect...

pschica Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:29 PM

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we are doing something like that too!

swags1016 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:31 PM

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Word of advice if you are going to do this- we took all the pictures to Target and had them make reprints- no negatives needed- and used those- you couldn''t tell. I was just worried that heaven forbid something happened to them or they got lost etc- so I had the originals at home!!

IrishTracy Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:31 PM

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We had our parents wedding photos on the alter & also on our table at the reception.

MrsBtoBe2005 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:43 PM

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What a beautful set up, Swags.

swags1016 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 10:44 PM

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Thank you very much

dustaoglu Posted: Nov 03, 2003 12:40 AM

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I lost my dad 6 years ago, and the memory after all these years is hard to erase. I did not have a memory table, because that would not be something my mom could handle. It was hard for her to see me get married( i am the youngest and last to get married) and for me it would be extremely difficult, as it were not having a father daughter dance, but I dont think that at a wedding you should let people know of your loss, and show their pictures. they are forever in your heart, and always be there where ever you are, I think that by donating to a charity in honor of the deceased is something much more memorable, than having pictures. For my family that would be too hard to handle. It is a wedding after all. That is just my opinion.

KarenB Posted: Nov 03, 2003 09:36 AM

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I think it is a great idea. I''m just not sure if I could handle it or my family could. Both of our Grandparent''s are gone.

xjulietx Posted: Nov 03, 2003 10:01 AM

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I think I want to have family wedding pictures on the mantle in the library at Westbury Manor. My parents, FH''s parents, my grandparents, and FH''s grandparents and maybe a chilhood pic of each of us.

MomNeedsTissues Posted: Nov 03, 2003 11:51 AM

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I think its a wonderful idea. I now my daughter and my son will be having a candle lit for those no longer with us. My daughter is the name sake of my Aunt who is/was very special to me and her. I grew up with her, she was more than an Aunt to me. Though we have lost her 3 years ago, it sadens me so that she will not be with us in person during this wonderful part of our lives. I know she is with me and my children in spirit and will be with us the day of the weddings.

I loved the poem and pictures table, it adds a personal touch. I do agree, some might not be able to handle the sadness of losing a precious person, but they do live on in our hearts and souls, so why not let them live on in our time of happiness? I know deep down in my heart, 'Aunt Marie' will be celebrating and sheding those tears of joy, holding my hand and standing by the entire day. I'm sorry if this sadens some, this is what i feel in my heart.