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FH back from Iraq...

emc282rjm Posted: Mar 27, 2009 02:22 PM+

emc282rjm MEMBER SINCE: 10/08 TOTAL POSTS : 2043 WEDDING DATE: Jul 10, 2010

Posted: Mar 27, 2009 02:22 PM

Re: FH back from Iraq...

Wow! What a remarkable man! You must be so thrilled to have him home!

I agree with the other girls...I think donation/grooms cake are your best way to go. I think song might be a little emotional for him, especially if he doesn't love to be the center of attention.

caper24 Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:13 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:13 PM

Re: FH back from Iraq...

thank you girls for all your kind words, my FH was very touched!
thanks for all the ideas, I am keeping it to a groom's cake and the donation...I nixed the song, you girls are right, maybe too emotional for him and he'd hate it if I made him cry in front of everyone! heehee

JAAMS Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:30 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:30 PM

Re: FH back from Iraq...

God bless the both of you.

I think all three ideas are very nice, but I like #1 the best.

liserbeth Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:40 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:40 PM

Re: FH back from Iraq...

I like the donation in lieu of a favor. I think its a great idea in general but especially here where it would honor your FH. You could also light a candle together at the church/ceremony in honor of his commrades?

Nina1010 Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:56 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2009 08:56 PM

Re: FH back from Iraq...

Wow...congrats on his homecoming. Give him a big hug and thank you from all of us. My FH was enlisted in the Navy and now does reserves. My bro is in the Navy too. I think its a wonderful thing and they should know how much we appreciate them for it.

That being said, why not have a homecoming house party for him and honor him now or before the wedding? I would keep the mood festive and light for your wedding. Definitely honor him...perhaps a photo montage, one pic of him in uniform, the favor idea is great and the groom's cake. I wouldn't emphasize it too much on that day. He may want to concentrate on YOU and on that day he's been thinking of for the last 18 months!

Good Luck!

jewo Posted: Apr 11, 2009 10:56 AM+

jewo MEMBER SINCE: 9/08 TOTAL POSTS : 64 WEDDING DATE: Aug 01, 2009

Posted: Apr 11, 2009 10:56 AM

Re: FH back from Iraq...

Just wanted to say thank you to your FH. and to you. Just as he is your hero I know that you are his hero. I'm in tears as I'm writing this, as I know the stress and pain and fears of a deployment but also the amazingness of a homecoming.

I love love love the donation idea....and also the prayer during the service.

To all those military brides....congratulations!!!
Ok to all brides....congratulations!