I need a way to honor my grandmother [Archive]

sara&levon

10-07-2004, 05:13 PM

My grandmother died January of 2003. I am the last granddaughter to get married (no not the youngest). It was always my dream that my grandmother was there to see me get married. I want some way to honor her at my wedding, does anyone have any ideas? I am getting married at sunset on the beach in St. Pete, FL. I am open to suggestions. :confused:

carebear00424

10-14-2004, 06:13 PM

Sara,

I am thinking about having important family members light candles in honor of those family members who have passed on. I am going to put a different color around the bottom of each candle and have close family members light them before the ceremony to show that those that have passed on are still with us. Hope this helps!

tina2005

10-14-2004, 06:27 PM

My father died when i was two. So in my full photo in my gown, I have one of his pictures in his police uniform blown up and take my picture with the photo in front of me. Also I am including him in my invitations. Saying Tina s. Lynch the daughter of the late Marvin Lynch etc.... Also light a candle in her honor and let your soon to be husband light that candle with you when you come out. I hope you like my ideas.

mike.w

10-15-2004, 03:03 PM

im not sure about at the wedding but is it possible to take one of the flower arrangements or boquets from the wedding out and place them at your grandmothers grave after, so she could be 'part' of the ceremony

iviissbrandi

10-15-2004, 06:47 PM

My grandmother died January of 2003. I am the last granddaughter to get married (no not the youngest). It was always my dream that my grandmother was there to see me get married. I want some way to honor her at my wedding, does anyone have any ideas? I am getting married at sunset on the beach in St. Pete, FL. I am open to suggestions. :confused:

I had the same situation...and was helped on this forum
Here's the ideas shared w/ me...
You could tell a loving story about her and light a candle, also I found an old post here that said on the wedding program they put a * next to the loved ones name and at the bottom of the program it said * (name) with us in spirit....<~ VERY BEAUTIFUL IDEA! Hope I helped!
Brandi

alexis_marie83

10-18-2004, 12:19 PM

What is was her favorite flower. maybe you could put one of them into your bouquet to honor her. Plus you can make a back page on your program that says something to the extent of.... this wedding is dedicated to _____. Just a few ideas. I am doing both. My grandpa always said he wanted to walk me down the aisle, he passed away last year so I am using one of his favorite flowers in my bouquet and we are dedicating the mass to both of our grandpas who have passed away. Just something that means alot to us so it works. Good luck!

sara&levon

10-18-2004, 07:40 PM

These are wonderful ideas, thank you so much. I especially like the idea of her on the program and even taking a bouquet to her grave. Thank you everyone.

tamoni

01-01-2005, 08:14 AM

The releasing of 2 doves would be very beautiful. one for the love you lost and the other one for the love you found :)

Kelly1Mickey

01-01-2005, 11:19 AM

Everyone has such wonderful ideas. I had considered honoring loved ones in some way, but there are so many people that have passed that I would want to honor, I wasn't sure how to do it. I think using their favorite flowers in my bouquet is a wonderful idea. I didn't want to do something that would draw too much attention. There are some members of my family that it would be too hard for them. So the flowers are subtle and only the people that need to know will know. Thank you for the idea!

mls2be

02-20-2005, 12:31 AM

Hi there, I know what you are going through with losing your grandmother and wanting to honor her. My mom (and best friend) passed away on January 12, 2005, and at my wedding on September 16, 2005, Jon and I have decided to reserve a chair for her that has a sign reading, "Reserved for Tina Marie Otis who now makes her home in Heaven, but lives on in our hearts". When my florist gave me my quote yesterday, I also asked her to quote me on a tribute bouquet to place on the chair. Since she cannot wear a mother's corsage, I wanted her to have some flowers anyway and this is what I feel will honor her best. Hope this helps. Another idea is to send lots of balloons up to Heaven with messages to your grandmother tied to them.

Kelly1Mickey

02-20-2005, 07:19 AM

mls2be...I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I love the idea of reserving a chair for her! But to anybody considering a balloon release...try to take in to consideration any environmental concerns (i.e. marinelife can accidentaly eat it and suffocate).

iviissbrandi

02-20-2005, 08:23 AM

[QUOTE=mls2be]Hi there, I know what you are going through with losing your grandmother and wanting to honor her. My mom (and best friend) passed away on January 12, 2005, and at my wedding on September 16, 2005, Jon and I have decided to reserve a chair for her that has a sign reading, "Reserved for Tina Marie Otis who now makes her home in Heaven, but lives on in our hearts". When my florist gave me my quote yesterday, I also asked her to quote me on a tribute bouquet to place on the chair. Since she cannot wear a mother's corsage, I wanted her to have some flowers anyway and this is what I feel will honor her best. Hope this helps. Another idea is to send lots of balloons up to Heaven with messages

Awww...that is really sweet....I want to do this also and let loving family members let go with their own messages (I feel as thou I can't honor him in enough ways...but this idea lets everyone in on the love)...THANKS!

mls2be

02-20-2005, 10:05 PM

[QUOTE=mls2be]Hi there, I know what you are going through with losing your grandmother and wanting to honor her. My mom (and best friend) passed away on January 12, 2005, and at my wedding on September 16, 2005, Jon and I have decided to reserve a chair for her that has a sign reading, "Reserved for Tina Marie Otis who now makes her home in Heaven, but lives on in our hearts". When my florist gave me my quote yesterday, I also asked her to quote me on a tribute bouquet to place on the chair. Since she cannot wear a mother's corsage, I wanted her to have some flowers anyway and this is what I feel will honor her best. Hope this helps. Another idea is to send lots of balloons up to Heaven with messages

Awww...that is really sweet....I want to do this also and let loving family members let go with their own messages (I feel as thou I can't honor him in enough ways...but this idea lets everyone in on the love)...THANKS!

Perfectly understandable to think about wildlife and marine animals. I will make sure I pray and ask for God's wisdom in this. I certainly do not want to cause any animals harm because I am an animal lover. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

starburst

03-02-2005, 12:45 PM

My grandmother died January of 2003. I am the last granddaughter to get married (no not the youngest). It was always my dream that my grandmother was there to see me get married. I want some way to honor her at my wedding, does anyone have any ideas? I am getting married at sunset on the beach in St. Pete, FL. I am open to suggestions. :confused:

I too have lost my grandmother, grandfather, my favourite uncle and my father. I'm very sorry for your loss.
I don't know what to do about my grandparents. I'm afraid of making it look like a circus. For my dad, I'm going to do his dance with my uncle, to Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette Midler, and make some sort of announcement - This song is for you Dad. For my uncle, I'm going to do it to My Yiddisa Momme - with an announcement, that at all of our affairs my uncle did this song, so heres for you. I just think with all those announcements it may be monotomous for our guests. So, maybe you could dedicate a song for her.
Hope this helps.