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Fortunate are those bride and groom who can count on the presence of their grandparents at the wedding, and although they do not have a specific role in the day they exchange their wedding rings, as witnesses or godparents, for example, their company and affection is unique and irreplaceable.

So, if you are lucky enough to have them alive, enjoy them to the fullest at every moment and, why not, make them part of the different stages of your celebration as well. Will your grandmother be a great advisor the day you try on your wedding dress? Or do some of your grandparents have the best love phrases to add to your thank you cards? If you want to see your grandparents onaction, then take note of the following ideas.

1. Guests of honour

Give your grandparents the space they deserve, and reserve for them a special place at the presidential table. Perhaps you can decorate their chairs with wedding arrangements with their names to make them feel very important. Treat them at all times as your most distinguished guests.

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Bridesmaids and best men

Who said that these roles should be chosen only among your friends? Dare with something different and include them as bridesmaids and maids of honor. best men Wouldn't both grandmothers look cute... wearing the same costume and accompanying the bride how about grandparents mingling with younger grandparents at the altar? best men They will surely love this experience, knowing that they will be fulfilling their grandchildren's wish.

3. Speech

Although preparing the toast usually falls to the groomsmen, perhaps one of your grandfathers or grandmothers has the gift of the gab and would like to participate. That's right, present them with this alternative beforehand so that they can be prepared You'll see that more than one of you will get excited and end up stealing the whole movie.

4. The waltz

If you are of the idea of modernizing the dance and are preparing something different to open the celebration, whether it is a cueca or a bachata, do not forget your grandparents and keep in mind that they will love to dance the traditional waltz There will be time for everything, so don't miss the opportunity to treasure a very emotional moment with them.

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5. "Borrowed".

Tradition says that a bride should wear on her big day something new, something old, something blue and something borrowed The borrowed items are often covered by a garment or accessory inherited from their grandmothers, such as a veil, a brooch, a necklace, a headdress or a handkerchief, among other items. The idea of wearing something borrowed is related precisely with the bond that unites brides with their roots and family history .

6. A surprise

Since you won't find the authentic and unconditional love that your grandparents have for you anywhere else, take advantage of the marriage to surprise them also with a special gesture or detail It can be a picture with a large family portrait, an album with photos from their childhood until now, a musical box or an embroidered cushion especially for them, among other ideas. As we pointed out at the beginning, feel privileged to be able to share with their grandparents in such an important moment as marriage.

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7. Posthumous remembrance

Finally, if your grandparents are no longer with you, but are still with you want to make them part of the celebration For example, you can choose between different modalities according to the one that seems most appropriate to you, set up a memorial corner with some photos Another alternative, which you can do perhaps the next day, is to visit your grandparents at the cemetery and leave them a little memento of the wedding, either a card or the bride's own bouquet.

Without a doubt, your grandparents are an important part of your lives, so making them a part of your wedding will be very special not only for you, but above all, for them. Leave a little card with a love phrase on your table or ask them for advice on buying the gold rings. They will be happy to be considered on such a special day.