I would like to honor my Father by adding something at my wedding and posting a note about the gesture in my program. What would be acceptable besides displaying a flower arrangement?
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Re: [Candy Rodeffer] Honoring Bride's Father Who Is Deceased
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This is certainly a time when we miss our loved ones who have passed on. I had a simple candle lighting service (very short). Here is how to peform the service:
Provide a second table at the altar or near the front of the church. On it, place a Memorial Candle in tribute to your loved ones.
Ask your officiant to include them at the beginning of the candle-lighting ceremony. For example, "Before (Bride) and (Groom) light a candle to symbolize their union, they will light a candle in honor of (Loved One), whom they dearly miss, and who they know is present with them here today."
Then, light the Memorial Candle, ask the officiant to say a prayer, then move to the altar to light your Unity Candle.
Light Taper Candles In Memorium
It is traditional to have one or both parents light the individual tapers for their children before the bride and groom light the Unity Candle. If one or both of your parents is deceased, the bride or groom can light the taper and ask the officiant to acknowledge the act before the Unity Candle is lit.
You may also think of using candelabras, and having sisters, brothers, or other family members light a candle for each relative that is no longer with you.
Share a commemorative moment at your wedding ceremony by placing a flower in this memorial bud vase, printed with sentimental words honoring a loved one. In the wedding program mention your ceremony and aknowledge the deceased parent. Personally, I wrote a short "thank you" to my mom for raising me with loving values which allowed me to grow up and into a healthy, loving relationship.
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Honoring Bride's Father Who Is Deceased
