A wedding without the father of the bride?

Question

My father died back in August and I am starting to plan my wedding and I don't know what to do. I want it to be a special day like it should be but also want to do something special to honor my dad. I am going to have my oldest brother give me away but does anyone have any ideas on something special or honoring that I could do for my dad?

Answer 1

Put a picture of him in a locket and wrap the chain of the locket around the stem of your bouquet. Have the photographer take a picture of this detail.

Another option is to put a picture of him on a table at the reception, along with pictures of other loved ones who have already passed (including from your fiance's family), decorate with rose petals and candles, and you have a memory table.

It's important to do something to commemorate your dad, but don't do *too* much or you'll risk dampening the celebratory mood of your wedding.

Congrats on the wedding!

Answer 2

in recent times something is going. Brides stroll down the aisle via themselves even whilst they have a latest father. It removes the logo of her being components to be ' given away' and particularly she supplies of herself without being given. So tell her that. an invitation for a marriage or the different experience continuously lists the guy paying for it.( that way human beings understand to whom to write thank-yous to afterwards) so because it incredibly is an common answer. If the grooms mothers and fathers are paying; they're listed as ' Mr and Mrs John Brown cordially invite you to the marriage of Mary Smith and their son, John Jr. OR if the couple themselves are paying, no human beings are suggested on the invitation. If there will be dancing she will dance with despite older guy is closest to her-or never. i could be careful, besides the undeniable fact that, to purely do what she needs you to do. you're an relatively being concerned sister yet you already know how brides can at times be in the event that they have not got the final word.

Answer 3

Sorry to hear about your dad. I'm in the same situation. Lost dad in Jan 05. Getting married May 06. I too am having my older brother give me away and some things that I am doing are: I included his name on wedding invite...example
Maria Louise Jones
daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Jones and the late Mark Allen Jones and John Matthew Smith
son of Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage


also bought a small charm for pic and will tie pic of him to my bouquet so he can still walk w/ me. A memory candle at front of church that ushers will light w/ little poem in program. Didn't want to verbally do anything to draw too much attention but wanted something!! Didn't want a mourning session b/c he wouldn't want me to be sad on my wedding day and I'm sure your dad wouldn't either. It will be sad for us but happy at the same time and they are always with us. I hope these ideas help. I did lots of searches on wedding deceased parent and you can find different ideas. Search for ideas here on yahoo answers I found some stuff here too. Good luck and I hope you can find what it is you need to do for your father. Another idea is dancing a memory dance to him at the reception.

Answer 4

You could purchase a special memory candle with his name engraved on it. Place a picture of your dad next to it and then during the ceremony, take a moment to light the memory candle in honor of him. You'll have the candle forever after the ceremony and you can light it each year on his birthday or father's day in special memory of him.

Answer 5

1. select a flower that's stands out for all the men to wear in honor of your father.

2. the brother that's giving you away can do a special toast that starts "if dad were here, he'd say........"

3. on your center pieces, have a small ribbon that says "in memory of my dad, ___[his name here]___, who is with me in spirit today.

4. maybe your something old or new, borrowed or blue can be something of your father's

hope one of these ideas will work or will help you come up with something to honor him.

Answer 6

Sorry about your dad; my dad had passed away prior to my wedding as well. I walked down the aisle with my husband. I think the best place/time to mention your dad is at the reception when you give your little talk with your thank you. You, and your family, will be thinking of him during the day...

Answer 7

your father will be there in spirit, i was close to my grandmother and she was gone when i got married, I placed a red rose in memory of her on the alter by the unity candle. no one really saw it, but i knew what it was there for. when the wedding was over, i took the rose and pressed it in my wedding book. just for my memory that she was there. also another suggestion, is maybe play a special song at your reception, that only you and him, and your family will understand and enjoy the dance with your new husband. cry, and your dad will be there with you on your special day, i guarentee it. good luck and prayfor you

Answer 8

When my brother got married, they had pictures of her mom and dad on their wedding day, and our mom and dad on their wedding day. They had 8x10's made and put them in beautiful frames and they were placed on the table with the wedding cake. The reason for this was, it was each of the parents cutting the wedding cake on their own wedding day's. My father was passed away as well. It made my brother feel good to have him there in some small way. Best wishes to you.

Answer 9

Maybe add something to your program saying this was in honor of your father, maybe play a special song honoring him.

Answer 10

The main focus of the day is for you but you could mention your dad at the reception. When we were planning ours my wife and I put together "programs" that were given to the guests. We mentioned my grandparents who are deceased but I was close to gowing up. They've been gone for almost 20 years but I wished they could have been part of my special day.