Honoring Loved Ones

It has become a common habit to make a memorial to loved ones who could not attend the wedding ceremony, as they have passed. Whether the passing is recent or whether it is one that took place long ago, it never goes out of style to show our love for these dear ones, to invite their blessings from above, and to receive their warmth raining down upon the ceremony. Many people will set a chair aside and grace it with the individual's favorite flower. Some will place photos on the altar to acknowledge their loved one's presence. Others will have an item that is less intrusive placed on a chair or table, perhaps something that belonged to the individual. Some will want the loved one's name and a touching verse to honor him or her. All of these things are easy and quick acknowledgements of someone who played a special part in making the bride/groom who she or he is. They are never morbid reminders of the pain felt in losing the loved one. If you wish to add a little more personal touch to your ceremony, consider honoring a loved one who has passed.