First and foremost, if you have lost someone close to you we are sending you the biggest hug. Not
having a loved one on your wedding day is extremely difficult. It can sometimes make wedding planning
feel even more overwhelming. We know how that feels from personal experience and we wanted to
help give you some ideas on how to honor your late loved ones on your wedding day.
Reserve a Seat at your Ceremony
Reserving a seat for your loved one is a great way to make them a part of your wedding day. You can
print your favorite photo of them and put it in a nice frame and place it on a seat for them in the front
row.
Using a Piece of their clothing
Another great way to incorporate a late loved one would be to use an item of their clothing during your
wedding day. Some examples would be a bride wearing her grandma’s wedding dress, or using part of
her mom’s dress to wrap around the stems of her bouquet. It could be a groom wearing his dad’s
favorite shirt under his tux or keeping his grandpa’s handkerchief in his pocket. The options are endless
and it might make you feel like they are right beside you on your special day.
Using a Piece of their Jewelry
Similar to the suggestion above, wearing your grandma or mother’s ring, earrings or necklace would be
a beautiful way to honor a late loved one. Wearing your grandpa or father’s cufflinks or watch would be
another great example.
Bouquet and Boutonniere Charms
These are becoming more popular and they are such a great option. There are many different kinds of
charms you can add to a bouquet or boutonniere. Some are mini picture frames you can add photos to
and some are just engraved with someone’s name. The charms are a great way to hold your loved ones
close on your wedding day and also incorporate them into your wedding photos as well.
Incorporating their Favorite Song
Incorporating a late loved one’s favorite song into your wedding could be a great option. Or maybe you
could use the song to walk down the aisle to, or perhaps end the night with.
We hope you find these suggestions helpful and we wish you the most beautiful wedding day.