We have heard about ringing wedding bells during the cermony for a memorial to loved ones called home but were wondering who rings the bells... as in everybody or just the bride and groom?????????
There are no hard and fast rules. Your officiant may ring the bells. An honored guest may ring the bells. It is less usual for the bride and groom to do so. However, if the loved ones being remembered were very close to you, you may do so. I would ask yourselves, what would have most significance for you and those whose family members have passed. Go to your heart. All blessings, Reverend Susanna Stefanachi Macomb Author of Joining Hands and Hearts, Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations, A Practical Guide for Couples
Here are some other ways to memorialize your loved ones. If you do a search in this forum you'll find more. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
In the words of Albert Pine, "What we do for ourselves, dies with us, but what we do for others is and remains immortal."
May your memorial ringing of the bells bring love and healing to the family members and friends still upon this earth. May the spirits of those who have passed be with you in joy on your special day. (I believe they will be!)
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