Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. You want the celebration to be blissful, but you may also want to honor a lost loved one at your wedding. You can honor them and keep spirits high by choosing an appropriate tribute. Something as small as incorporating their favorite flower in the bridal bouquet or a larger gesture such as a memory table or toast are all good ways to do this.
You’ll want to consider how recently they passed, and how much attention you want the tribute to draw. The Club at Indian creek has a beautiful event space with a view, and we make sure that everything you want at your wedding can happen. Below are eight ways to honor your lost loved ones at your wedding.
Carry their photo with you
Having a photo of your deceased loved one with you is a great way to honor them at your wedding. You can carry their memory with you by putting a picture of them in a locket, or pinning it to your bouquet wrap or outfit. You can also print it out and put it in your pocket.
Create a memory table
You can create a small, stand-alone memory table or incorporate part of a larger table for your lost loved one. It can include something that belonged to them or a family heirloom, as well as a note and photo to honor them.
Reserve a seat for them
Another way to honor your late loved one is to reserve a front row seat for them at your ceremony. This can symbolize that they are still with you in spirit. Consider placing flowers, something that belonged to them, a custom illustration or photo on the seat.
Provide favors in their honor
Offering a small favor to your guests is another way to honor them. For example, if your lost loved one had a favorite candy, you can place some on every table at the reception with a note stating the significance. If they liked smoking cigars, consider providing those as a favor.
Incorporate certain flowers
Consider having one white rose in your bouquet to honor them. Gladiolus, rosemary, pansies and statice are all flowers that signify remembrance. If they had a favorite flower, incorporate that into the bridal bouquet. You can also include a note in the program to notify your guests of the gesture.
Wear something that represents them
You can keep your loved ones in your thoughts by wearing something that represents them. If they passed down something that belonged to them, you can incorporate that into your wedding, as well. If they passed down cufflinks or certain pieces of jewelry, wear them on your wedding day.
Give a toast in their honor
At the ceremony, you can take a moment to make a toast to your lost loved one. A simple moment to say “cheers” to them can truly mean a lot to you and your guests.
Dedicate a portion of your ceremony or reception to them
You can choose to have a moment of silence during your ceremony or create an activity that honors them during your reception. If they liked to cook, you could share one of their recipes with your guests. You can also light a candle in honor of them that stays lit throughout the wedding reception and ceremony.
Utilize an event space with a view
Although these aren’t all the ways to honor a lost loved one, we think they are some of the best. Having your wedding at an event space with a view is also a good way to be sure you can honor them properly. Reach out to us and see how we can accommodate you and your lost loved one on your wedding day.
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