Remembering Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day

The loss of a loved one is difficult at any time, on any given day but a special occasion like your wedding day can make it that much harder as we tend to think of our absent friends all that much more. A father that should be walking you down the aisle, a friend who should be standing beside you.

While nothing can take away from their absence, there are a number of beautiful ways of remembering a parent, friend or loved one at your wedding and honouring their memory.

All of the images below are from Pinterest and the original links can be found on our Pinterest Inspiration Board here.

S A V E A S E A T

Keep a place for your absent loved one at your wedding ceremony with a remembrance sign, a simple flower, candle or with their picture or personal items.

Reserved seating is a nice way of honoring your lost loved ones without having to say a word.

B O U Q U E T O R B O U T O N N I E R E C H A R M S

A bouquet or boutonniere charm is a beautiful way of remembering more than one lost loved one, and the charms make wonderful keepsakes that you will have long after your wedding.

Laying your bouquet and your bridal parties bouquets on the graves of loved ones after your wedding can be another lovely tribute.

M E M O R I A L P H O T O T A B L E S

This is one of the most popular options for honouring loved ones and there are many beautiful examples online of how couples have set up memorial photo tables. Take a look at these images for some inspiration.

C A N D L E S & S I G N S

“Watching through Heaven’s window”

“Dancing with us up in Heaven”

“We know you would be here today if Heaven were not so far away”

“Until we meet again…”

There are many beautiful examples of signs people have displayed to honor those that couldn’t be with them on their wedding day.

Lighting a candle during your ceremony, or keeping a candle burning during your reception (along with one of the above signs) is another lovely way to pay tribute to absent loved ones.

P E R S O N A L T O U C H E S

A simple way of remembering those you loved and lost with all of your guests is to raise a toast during your wedding dinner “to absent friends”.

But sometimes honoring the ones we loved means something more intimate, and not a word needs to be said. It can be something shared between you and your loved ones – serve the wine you used to share together, use flowers from their garden, wear their jewelry or cuff links – choose a way of remembering them that means something personal to you.

We hope these options inspire you and help you to create a way of honouring your loved ones on your wedding day that makes their absence that little bit easier.

Remembering Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day

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