How to Honor Loved Ones at your Wedding
Weddings are joyous occasions for family and friends to gather. They are also wonderful opportunities to honor loved ones who have passed away or can’t be there. Small details can make a huge impact and make your wedding even more meaningful. Be creative and remember there is no right or wrong way to honor someone. Here are some ideas I’ve seen:
Include Family Heirlooms in Reception Decor
A recent bride had a beautiful antique glass vase from her grandmother that was displayed on her mantel at her home. She wanted to include this special heirloom at her reception, so we turned it into a stunning centerpiece for the head table. You can use any family heirloom or special memento in your reception decor. It will be an amazing conversation piece and a great way to remember your family member.
Wear a Brooch or Piece of Jewelry
Another bride had a brooch that had been passed down to all the women in her family throughout the years. She chose to wear it on her wedding dress. It was a gorgeous pop of color and an incredible way to remember all the women in her family that came before her. Wearing any kind of jewelry from your ancestors is a classy way to enhance your wedding day look and symbolically have your loved one with you on your special day.
Include a Special Piece of Jewelry in your Bouquet
The bridal bouquet is another great way to incorporate meaningful items. This bride chose to include a pocket watch from her late grandfather in her bouquet. She was comforted knowing that he was with her holding her hand throughout the ceremony in such an incredible way.
Save a Seat at your Ceremony
A ceremonial way to honor a loved one is to reserve a seat for them at your ceremony. You can save the seat with a sign, a picture of them, one of their belongings, or a rope reserving the seat. This is a wonderful reminder to you and your guests of the special place you hold your loved one.
Your wedding is your unique day. The more you incorporate your style and family history, the more meaningful the day will be. If you honored a loved one in a unique way, I would love to hear your story. Email a picture and your story to nola@coastalweddingstx.com for a chance to be featured in my blog.
