A few months after being asked to be in our wedding, our best man died in a tragic accident. One of the other groomsman has stepped up to take to role as best man. We would like however to honor our deceased friend (who was supposed to be the best man) in our wedding program but I am not sure how to word it. He meant alot to both me and my fiance. How could I honor him in the program? I want to make it breif yet respectful as we do not want to dwell on this on our wedding day because it still hold much pain for both of us. Any ideas you could give me would be great. Thanks
annemjuhlian
CELEBRANT & OFFICIANT
May 23, 2005, 4:16 PM
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Re: [angelforjimmy] Honoring Deceased Best Man
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I am so incredibly sorry for your tragic loss and I so appreciate that you want to do something within your ceremony that honors this special man. Consider one of these possibilities: a special remembrance and reading, words of honor and a gift to the man's wife/girlfriend/family member, planting a tree in his honor, still making this man your fiance's "best man" and talking about this within your ceremony. Just because this man isn't with us physically, he could still be the "best man," watching over you in Spirit! Be creative and unique with your remembrance as you honor this gentleman. Annemarie Juhlian, Wedding Officiant & Minister
Deacon Bob
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Jun 14, 2005, 10:27 PM
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I would simply put something in the program in memory of ____, our best man who was tragically taken from us. We will miss him but know he is with us today in our hearts. If you like you can light a memorial candle. I normally have that done after the prayers but before the readings.
Please accept my sympathy on your great loss. Deacon Bob Tousey
Honoring Deceased Best Man
