I am beginning to design our ceremony program. I'd like to include a small tribute to a few friends and realtives.
All but 1 of our Grandparents have passed away, My Nana is the only one who will be at the wedding. My Aunt has also passed. We lost a friend on Sept 11 who would have been in or wedding party. We'd like to write a small paragraph at the end of the program to recognize these people.
Have you ever seen anything like this? Any ideas for wording?
Or is this just not a good idea?
TIA for any input.
Donna
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Unless it's a very recent death I don't like naming everyone, I feel it can upset people too much. Just add a paragraph about those family and friends that aren't here with us, we know they're with us in spirit today, etc.
ronnievans
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I've seen little paragraphs on most wedding programs. I wanted to do something myself for our grandparents (all have passed away) as well as an aunt and some friends. i was going to write something myself, but am still unsure of the wording.
I know my church told me that they have samples of programs, so i was going to look at some of those to get ideas. I think short and sweet and simple is best...just how much you miss them and wish they were there, but know they're there in spirit....something like that.
tourist
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I've seen it done but can't remember how. I think I am going to put in people besidees recent deaths. they are close family who would have been involved in the wedding to some degree. FH's unlce died 2 years ago & is his groomsmen's father. It would be weird to not mention him.
I have also seen:
The bride & groom dedicate the flowers in memory of those who are no longer with us: grandma grandpa etc
november12003
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We had this...
To Those Not With Us Today
Flowers have been placed at the Blessed Mother’s Altar honoring the memory of ..... You are always in our hearts and with us today in spirit.
november12003
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And my sister has this...
Those We Miss x, y and z. You cannot be with us in person, but we know your hearts are with us, for we feel your love today.
sag530
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My FH gradfather died last week. We decided to put this at the end of our programs, with the thankyou's:
To Those Who Have Gone Before Us: Flowers have ben placed at the altar of the Blessed Mother honoring the memory of our grandparents, relatives and special friends who smile down from heaen on us today. We especially remember (Grandpa's name) (3/11/16-5/8/04), who shared our joy and excitement as we prepared for this special day. you are always in our hearts and we feel your presence with us.
