Getting married is one of the happiest moments in anyone’s life. Wedding days are filled with love and happiness. Couples get to celebrate the joining of two families and the joy of creating one of their own. While weddings are a cheerful celebration, it can be difficult to celebrate with the absence of a loved one.
As your wedding day gets closer, it is normal to grieve lost loved ones. Losing a parent or someone very close to you is one of the utmost difficult things you will ever experience. Fortunately, there are many ways to incorporate their memory into your special day. Here are 12 ways you can honor your lost loved ones on your wedding day.
Poetry allows you to find comfort and boosts your mood during times of stress, trauma and grief. It also can help you put your feelings and experiences into words. You can choose to read a poem you write yourself, or you can find a classic or modern poem that resonates with you.
One option is to toast on behalf of your lost loved ones. You can take a moment to share a few words with your guests about this special person. Toasting them will encourage your guests to honor them and get to know something special about this person as well. One way to elevate this toast, is to have your loved one’s favorite drink passed around before toasting.
If your loved ones were with you on your wedding day, most
likely, they would be sitting in the first few rows during your ceremony. Another way you can honor your loved ones is by leaving an open chair to represent their presence. You can reserve this seat by adding a personal sign or placing a bouquet in their seat. Your loved ones may not be physically with you, but by doing this, you will know that they are there with you spiritually.
A simple way to incorporate the honor of your loved ones is to hold a moment of silence. During this special time, you can take a few moments to reflect quietly on your own. You can decide to do this as a whole with your guests, or alone with your partner before the ceremony.
There are many ways you can incorporate wearing something to
honor your loved ones. You can wear an item
that belonged to them such as their cufflinks or a special piece of jewelry. You can also pin a special item, such as a picture, to your dress or bouquet.
Is there a certain song that comes to mind when you think of your lost loved one? One way to honor them is to play their favorite song during your reception. Your DJ/EMCEE can make an announcement that the next song being played is to honor your loved one. If it is an upbeat song, you can invite everyone to celebrate your loved one for a moment on the dance floor. If it is a slower song, you can take a moment to remember all of the wonderful memories you had with them.
You can consider creating a presentation in their honor. You can share videos, pictures, and memories of your loved one. Depending on your venue, before you begin eating, you can ask everyone to direct their attention to your slideshow of memories, and you and your guests can take a moment to honor the special memories of you and your loved one.
Another way you can honor your loved one is by designating a single flower to them in your bouquet. Having a stand out flower can be very intimate. You will know that they are right by your side walking down the aisle.
Consider lighting a candle to honor your loved ones. By lighting a candle, it can represent that this special individual is “guiding you” or “lighting your way”.
Depending on who your
loved one is, you can create a signature drinkin their honor for you and your guests to enjoy. This may be their favorite drink, or a drink that reminds you of them. At the bar, you can place a detailed message about your loved one and why this drink represents them.
You can choose to set aside a special table at the reception filled with pieces to honor your loved ones. This can include photos of you and your loved ones, special mementos, sweet messages, and anything else that will help you remember them. This is a very sweet way for your guests to take a moment to honor them as well.
Is there a recipe that your loved one is known for? Consider having that at your 
wedding. If they are known for making THE BEST homemade biscuits, then have a biscuit bar in their honor. This will allow you to have a special moment with them in the kitchen prior to your big day. You can spend a few hours perfecting their dish and having it ready to share with your guests.
Honoring your loved ones on your big day can be beautiful and heartwarming. By acknowledging their honor and memory on your wedding day you can feel close to your special someone. It is also best to remember there is no right or wrong way to incorporate this person into your wedding. Choose what feels most natural to you. Having their presence there with you on your wedding day will make it that much more special and a moment you will never forget.
As your wedding day gets closer, it is normal to grieve lost loved ones. Losing a parent or someone very close to you is one of the utmost difficult things you will ever experience. Fortunately, there are many ways to incorporate their memory into your special day. Here are 12 ways you can honor your lost loved ones on your wedding day.
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