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Honoring Lost Loved Ones at Weddings

 Of all the pieces to a wedding, there is one that can be difficult- honoring a loved one who has passed. I have seen this displayed in many forms for couples wishing to recognize family members or friends who were close to them who could not be present to share in their celebration of life together. It is an extremely personal decision and is completely up to the couple to decide.

Here are a variety of ways during the wedding ceremony and reception that a couple can acknowledge lost loved ones privately or publicly: 

~During the Ceremony~

1. Wear or Hold Something
Whether it is a grandmothers hair pin, a grandfathers handkerchief or your great-grandmothers dancing shoes, wear or hold an item of importance to you and your loved one and remember them on your day.

 

        Source: Intimate Weddings

2. Kind Words in the Program 

A tribute in the ceremony program allows for recognition without drawing a lot of attention. Something as simple as "We wish you could be standing here with us today, but we know you are here in spirit. You are in our hearts always. We love and miss you."

3. Dedicated Reading or Song

Walk down the aisle to a shared favorite song or have someone close to them do a special reading.

4. Moment of Silence

Speak with the person leading the ceremony to determine at what point in the ceremony a moment of silence can take place. Everyone can stand and recognize those not present.

5. Save their Seat

Have a special row with individual flowers or bouquets where loved ones would be sitting.

~During the Reception~

1. Release a Balloon 

The couple can release one or multiple balloons representing the loved ones are remembered.

2. Candle on Guest Sign-In Table

An flameless candle with a small description represents that their memory will live forever.

  

                                                                    Source: etsy

3. Use a Gift 

Incorporate something given to you- champagne flutes, a bible or a sign in book, etc.

4. Photo/Memorabilia Table

Display old photographs with your new engagement photos displayed at the reception.

Source: Maida Vale

5. Include in Toast

Have this person mentioned in the toast so that he or she may be recognized.

Meet the team!

Stratford Events is a team of talented event designers and coordinators who are excited to help you plan the wedding of your dreams! In the next couple of weeks, the Stratford Events website and blog will be getting a make-over, including bios of the lovely ladies who create magical memories for the clients we work with! Until then, we thought we'd share with you a behind the scenes team picture taken by the talented Shelley Elena Photography. It was a hot a sweaty day and we were buzzing around like little worker bees styling a Bliss Bridal Magazine  shoot for their October Issue, but boy, we LOVE what we do and you can really tell in this picture! 

The Stratford Events Team

From left to right: 

Kayli Head, Floral and Event Designer

Ashlyn Hobbs, Event Designer and Coordinator

Roxy Poole, Wedding and Event Coordinator

Lindsey Hollingsworth, Wedding and Event Coordinator

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