If you are doing a memory candle.....

keke2402 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 08:53 AM

If you are doing a memory candle.....

What are you having your officiant say about it? Are you having it lit from the beginning or are you going to light it during the ceremony?? Thanks!!

jenny2penny Posted: Apr 16, 2003 08:56 AM

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LnP2003 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 08:59 AM

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no honey - not the unity candle... a memory candle is a pillar that you light in memory of someone dear who has passed....

I've actually been thinking of lighting one in memory of family who has passed & is unable to be here physically on my day..........

keke2402 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 08:59 AM

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No, its a candle lit in memory of somebody/sombodies who have passed away.

jenny2penny Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:02 AM

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keke2402 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:03 AM

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I think if its done right, its actually uplifting because it kind of like those people are with you, watching you get married. I just can't think of the right wording.

keke2402 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:16 AM

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Bump....anyone??

Nanjoe Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:43 AM

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I had one at my ceremony. The Reverend asked for a moment of silence in memory of my parents. It was very special. He also spoke about them by name and told everyone what the candle meant and we also had a poem in a frame along side a picture of them.

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:44 AM

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Ask Liz. I know she is doin this too!

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:46 AM

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what a wonderful way to honor those passed...thanks for mentioning it here!

cw0904 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:47 AM

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We are having our priest say some words. Then someone, don't know who, will light the candle before the ceremony begins.

Sassy Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:50 AM

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This is how I'm doing it so far.
The Pastor (before the procession) will say a few words to dedicate the ceremony to MOMMY........
At that time, I think I'll have him say a few words about the Memory Candle.
One for Mommy........and one for the others that have passed. They will already be lit.
if I have to light them, I will boo hoo the whole way.

I'm thinking about lighting them in the back, and haivng someone walk it down right before the Pastor speaks, around the same time the Unity tapers are light by Len's mom and my Matron's mom.

Still thinking.......

itsbouttime Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:52 AM

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I'm having a memory candle on Our table at the reception for my grandfather who passed just 5 months ago. It'll be lit the entire time. will have 'in loving memory' w/ my grandfathers name on it. FH might put his grandfathers name on it as well.

GregsLove Posted: Apr 16, 2003 10:34 AM

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We're also having the officient say something at the end of our ceremony about my Grandmother. I want to light a candle at the ceremony too, but I guess since he's only saying something at the end we don't know when to light it.

I'm NOT telling my mother about it b/c she'll prob dwell on it and end up crying everytime I mention anything to do with the ceremony. She's just going to have to find out the day of the wedding. She's also my matron of honor, so she'll be up there to see what we're doing 1st hand, and I know that that will be a big emotional moment for her.

Where did you guys get your memorial candles? I saw one in a magazine, but it was about $75! That's a lot for one little candle!

Let me know where you guys got yours!

Thanks!

~June

kelly6273 Posted: Apr 16, 2003 10:35 AM

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We are going to light ours during the ceremony. I think it's such a nice idea to honor those watching from above.

Nanjoe Posted: Apr 16, 2003 10:39 AM

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Gregslove...I bought mine in Patchougue Floral/Fantasyland. It was $45 with the names on it.

GregsLove Posted: Apr 16, 2003 10:43 AM

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Does anyone have pictures of theirs?

Please post!

Sassy Posted: Apr 16, 2003 10:45 AM

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Nanjoe, that's perfect . I have to find mine soon.
I will make a visit there, but darn it's so out of my way

CippyLoo Posted: Apr 16, 2003 10:47 AM

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My unity candle and memory candle will be the same...the judge will ask for a moment of silence in memory of________________ before we light it. If you would like a copy of that part of the ceremony FM me.

Nanjoe Posted: Apr 16, 2003 11:05 AM

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Liz...you can make it there on your lunch hour. It's not to far from here...

Here is the one I used. I have to scan my own when I get home. I just don't know if I have a pic that shows it very clear....Anyway, here's the one I bought...