Hello hunnies! How was everyone's night last night? TGIF!!!! I hope you're all looking forward to the weekend!
I hope not to open old wounds or make anyone sad with today's question but rather to honor and remember, amongst each other, those who are not present in our lives.
Who do you and/or FH wish could celebrate your wedding day with you but is no longer alive? How would that person feel about the wedding if he or she were still alive? How will you honor that person at your wedding?
******************************************************* ETA: I just wanted to thank you all for answering so openly and honestly. I know this probably wasn't an easy question to answer. I think it's wonderful to share these things and celebrate these special individuals in an open and caring environment.
KristiAnn923
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My brother passed away in July in a motorcycle accident. I wish he was able to be there. Since he can't we made a point to get married in the church where his funeral was held and my parents and I are going to have a memorial candle for him. Since I have two flower girls and two ring bearers I am going to have the first flower girl and ring bearer walk down with the pillow and flowers and I am going to have the other set walk down with a picture of my brother and the memorial candle.
This is going to be REALLY hard on my mom and dad. I know everyone is going to be emotional.
IrishBrideASmiling
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My cousin and FH's father
Marissa09Bride
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My grandfather, who passed away in 2001. I always wish FH got to meet him, because he would have loved him! He's the one I'll miss the most.
Also my Uncle who passed away last year. He was a quiet guy, but he had a big heart.
I plan to honor them at the ceremony with a short reading, followed by a single dove release. I'm also considering pictures and a candle for each of them at the reception.
novia26
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My mom's bestfriend...she was always the life of the party...and she did party favors for everybody lol...I'll try to have a great time, dance alot etc...because that's how she would've wanted it.
ANT-N-BON-09
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My friend died about 10yrs ago in an accident, he was just a great guy....i really loved him. I really wish he was alive to be there :( I wont do anything for the wedding, no one knows him, just my family, so it would look a little weird i think.
ANT-N-BON-09
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Posted by KristiAnn923
My brother passed away in July in a motorcycle accident. I wish he was able to be there. Since he can't we made a point to get married in the church where his funeral was held and my parents and I are going to have a memorial candle for him. Since I have two flower girls and two ring bearers I am going to have the first flower girl and ring bearer walk down with the pillow and flowers and I am going to have the other set walk down with a picture of my brother and the memorial candle.
This is going to be REALLY hard on my mom and dad. I know everyone is going to be emotional.
I am so sorry kristi....i cant imagine losing someone so close. I dont know how you do it everyday, i am so so sorry.
dazies1011
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I wish my father, uncle and grandma could be there for the wedding but, in having two choose only one I want my dad there. He'd be soo happy and excited and helpful! I am having a mailbox cardbox, since he was a mailman, a memory candle, programs with his name in memory, pictures of my parents wedding(which will be the same day) and winnie-the pooh stuff as well, all in memory for my dad.
KristiAnn923
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Posted by ANT-N-BON-09
Posted by KristiAnn923
My brother passed away in July in a motorcycle accident. I wish he was able to be there. Since he can't we made a point to get married in the church where his funeral was held and my parents and I are going to have a memorial candle for him. Since I have two flower girls and two ring bearers I am going to have the first flower girl and ring bearer walk down with the pillow and flowers and I am going to have the other set walk down with a picture of my brother and the memorial candle.
This is going to be REALLY hard on my mom and dad. I know everyone is going to be emotional.
I am so sorry kristi....i cant imagine losing someone so close. I dont know how you do it everyday, i am so so sorry.
It's not easy and some days are harder than others but I just keep on going. Keeping busy helps but not one day passes where I don't think about him. Thank you for the kind words
Im a Pepper
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BUMPED for an ETA.
LnF0405
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my grandmother, I always dream of her helping me getting ready and enjoying that day with me. I am putting a charm to my bo-k with her picture
kimiequa
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sad... it seems that almost everyone has someone that they would want there who has passed. i'm not sure what we'll do. i always feel like saying or writing something is difficult, so we might just do something more personal.
