Ceremony & reception details

I apologise if this is a bit morbid, but I am recently engaged, and I am trying to find a ways to encorporate a ‘homage’ as such to my late father.

He and I were extremely close, and I wanted to think of creative and/or interesting ways to pay tribute to the relationship that he and I had without it being too obvious (because then half the guests will be in tears which I definitely do not want)

Ideas?

My FHs mother has passed away, as has my grandparents. I am putting out a picture of each of them (probably at the reception) and having a candle lit for them for the duration of the evening.

Ange

So sad to hear this – I could not imagine being in your position – sending you lots of love.

A few ways you could feature your Dad in the reception

• Play his favorite song
• Have a harley/mac truck/monaro (if your Dad was known for loving any of these) or something on display that people would have known your Dad for
• Definately like the photo at the reception, and will probably be doing this for grandparents that were taken suddenly and way too early
• Mention him in your speech (which I’m sure you were going to any way)

Hi ange,

so sorry to hear that your father will not be there to share your special day.

Although it is slightly different I am honouring the women who have been influencial in my life by having a small clipping from each of their wedding dresses sewn into a patchwork heart inside my dress inline with where my heart is. Perhaps if you have a clothing item or something from your father you could do something similar.

Perhaps you could have a photo or a message to your father inside your order of ceremony.

Im sure your father will be there in spirit and woud be so happy and proud of you.

Jo x

Hi ange,

I’m also so sorry that your father isn’t alive to share your day. I just googled it, and there seem to be quite a lot of people in your situation, who have come up with beautiful and creative ways to include people who have passed away. This is a link to one list that I found, but perhaps give the old search engine a try, and see what else you can find? http://weddings.about.com/od/weddingstressmanag…

It’s a wonderful thing that you’re doing! Good luck!

Sarah x

thanks ladies.

we’re probably going to incorproate some of those ideas, along with creating a special dessert for him. some of the guest will get it, some won’t – but for those who didn’t know my dad, it can just be a delicious dessert (if i can get the recipe right!!!)