9 ideas to pamper grandparents during a wedding celebration

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Be your guests of honor! Give them back all the love, support and devotion they have given you throughout your lives, pampering your grandparents in marriage with some very special details.

From assigning them a specific task at the ceremony, to surprising them with some nice words during the reception, just try not to make them uncomfortable, whether it's asking them to read if they have difficulty reading or asking them to dress like the bridesmaids and best men. On the contrary, you will find many other ways to give them the gift they deserve. Check out the following onesideas full of details that you can take inspiration from.

    1. At the wedding march

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    Honor your grandfathers and grandmothers by asking them to accompany you to the altar. It will be a different and very emotional wedding march. And be aware that their parents won't find it difficult, but will be very happy to give their place to these important people.

    2. Designate them as sponsors

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    In addition to reserving privileged front-row seats for them, another way to honor their grandparents is to by giving them an active role during the ceremony For example, choosing them as godparents, but not necessarily godparents of vigil, who are those who act as witnesses. And, according to the Catholic rite, there are also ring godparents, who are in charge of carrying and giving the wedding rings to the bride and groom; arras godparents, who give the couple thirteen coins that symbolize prosperity; bow godparents, who place a ribbon around the bride and groom, who give them thirteen coins that symbolize prosperity; ribbon godparents, who place a ribbon around the bride and groom's head.the bride and groom as a symbol of sacred union; bible and rosary sponsors, who present both objects to be blessed by the priest; and cushion sponsors, who place the cushions on the kneeler of the bride and groom, representing prayer and an intimate relationship with God.

    The groom's grandparents, for example, can act as groomsmen, while the bride's grandparents can act as groomsmen, while the bride's grandparents can act as groomsmen for the wedding rings.

    3. Take something of theirs

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    You can add a piece of clothing inherited from your grandparents. For example, some necklaces, a scarf or a hat, in the case of the groom, or a brooch for the bouquet of flowers, some earrings, a headdress or even the veil, in the case of the bride. The latter, who by the way will already have the first item ready, if she intends to comply with the tradition of wearing "something old, something new, something blue and something borrowed". And her grandparents, for their part, will be happy to see them arrive.to the altar wearing a garment that belonged to them.

    4. To be at the head table

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    Since they will have the joy of having their grandparents present at their marriage, they cannot but seated with you at the presidential table or table of honor. And to spoil them even more, make a special sign to mark their seats.

    5. Special menu

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    Or it can be the same menu that everyone will eat, but adapted for their grandparents. according to their illnesses and/or age restrictions In that sense, especially if it will be at dinner time, avoid foods that are difficult to digest, such as preparations with high fat content, as well as strong condiments, fizzy drinks and alcohol. And, for example, if you cannot consume sugar because of diabetes, ask the caterer to prepare a special dessert that you can enjoy without running any risk. The important thing is that yourgrandparents to enjoy the banquet as much as any other guest.

    6. Special mention in speech

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    Set aside a few lines in the speech to briefly highlight something you have learned from your grandparents, tell an anecdote related to them, or simply, thank you for accompanying them in such a special moment. Their grandparents will be very excited and, who knows, they might even dare to say a few words. But only if it comes from them. Under no circumstances should they be pressured to speak.

    7. A dance together

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    For the first dance, the trend nowadays is to choose a song that identifies each couple, whether it's a ballad, a moving song or even a track with Tik Tok choreography. However, if you want to treasure a magical moment with your grandparents, you'll have to choose the song that best suits you, Ask the DJ to play the traditional Johann Strauss waltz and invite them to the dance floor. It will be one of the most emotional moments of your marriage.

    8. A gift

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    If the grandmothers of both will be present, you can order corsages or mini replicas of the bouquet to give to each of them, or, in the case of the grandparents, have handkerchiefs made with their name and the date of the wedding embroidered on them. They will be wedding souvenirs that will be highly valued. Now, if you want to surprise them with a gift that they can display in their homes, get them a restored family portrait or take a picture with your grandparents at the wedding, and then send it to them in a nice frame with a dedication.

    9. Posthumous remembrance

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    Finally, if you also want to pay tribute to your grandfathers and grandmothers who have passed away, you can set up a memorial corner with photos of them, light a candle in their honor or, if you prefer, wear a cameo with their faces; the bride, tied in the bouquet of flowers and the groom, in the inside pocket of his jacket. It will be a beautiful way to remember those who are no longer with you. and, in the process, gladden the hearts of those who were his companions in life.

    For many couples, it is a dream come true to get married in front of their grandparents, and for many grandparents, it is an illusion to see their grandchildren arrive at the altar. Therefore, since they will enjoy this privilege, prepare some details to make them feel like the true guests of honor.

    Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.