How to remember in your marriage a loved one who is no longer with you?

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Even if that loved one so important to you has passed away, it doesn't mean that he or she will not be present on your wedding day. For this reason, the best way to remember them is with joy, love and gestures, such as the love phrases that are in each link. That's why we have some suggestions so that the memory is meaningful and your loved ones are present this day through themagic of the moment.

Whether in images or symbols of wedding decorations, in a song, with a simple gesture or even with a subtle detail in the wedding dress, it is possible to have that loved one more present than ever.

1. Music

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A nice way is to remember that loved one with a song. There are many options, it can be on the subject of the bride and groom entering or leaving the church The first dance in honor of that person, announcing and explaining why; or simply, request a minute of silence to listen to it .

2. Accessories for the bride or groom

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The idea is to put one of the favorite photos of the person you want to remember in a small frame and hang them with a pendant around the bouquet of flowers In the case of the groom, you can put the small photo. in his jacket pocket The pendant can also be worn on a bracelet or necklace. This way you will feel that walk together to the altar .

3. Photos

The photos can be in different formats and venues One of the options is a table of memories If you are getting married outdoors, you can use the following as a memorial to remember the person who is no longer with you. an area with photos, flowers and lights for the night. Another alternative is to put a framed photo above the altar .

4. Menu

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Surely they remember their loved one's favorite food. One way to remember them is by incorporate into the menu that dish or dessert that you used to enjoy so much. This tribute can be private among those close to you, no one has to know about it. If, on the contrary, you want to communicate it, you can inform about it in the minutes.

5. Lighting candles

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Candles can be in a special place with the names of those they want to honor. They can also be marriage arrangements and be in a mason jars with a dedication at the foot of it or with the names of loved ones. Lighting the candle during the religious or civil ceremony as a sign of the presence of the deceased is another special and meaningful way to remember them.

6. Toast

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As you welcome the party, leave some room to raise your wedding glasses and make a toast with your guests in the name of your loved ones Remember them with some short love phrases or anecdotes that are important to you. Each of your guests will recognize the value of your words.

7. Special mention

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They can write the names of their loved ones in the marriage program or next to the wedding centerpieces, so all your guests will have them in mind. They can add phrases such as "always in our hearts" or "always in our hearts". and the respective names.

All the love phrases to dedicate as tokens of affection are valid at the moment of remembering that person who was so special in your lives. Or any moment of the party, like when you exchange your wedding rings with a song in the background. Love transcends everything, the important thing is to do it from the heart.

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.