Nothing compares to physically having all of your loved ones by your side on your wedding day. But by honoring deceased relatives and friends in a way that feels true to your relationship, it allows those people to be there in spirit.
Below are 12 sentimental ways to include them in your celebration.
1. Set up a photo display with a special message at the reception
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2. Wrap the bouquets in ties he once wore
3. Sew a cherished photo of that person into your wedding gown
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...Or a handwritten note that you've held onto
4. Cut a piece out of a man's dress shirt and make it your 'something blue'
5. Hang tiny picture frame charms from your bridal bouquet
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...Or choose a single photo
6. Create a simple bracelet using a loved one's wedding band
7. Carry a family heirloom, like this prayer book, with you down the aisle
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8. Wipe your happy tears with a loved one's handkerchief
9. Make a charitable donation in that person's name, in lieu of a wedding favor
...It's more meaningful than any small favor you could give
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10. Wear a loved one's wedding ring in addition to your own
11. Reserve a seat for someone who couldn't be there with a single flower
...Or save a place for them with one of their prized possessions
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12. Hold a framed photo of that person during the ceremony
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