I remember how hard it was planning my wedding knowing that my father or grandfather wouldn’t be there to walk me down the aisle. Even the thought of not having a father/daughter dance made me want to cry. Many couples are the same situation, and it seems that planning such a happy occasion can make the loss that much more noticeable.
There are many ways to honor loved ones for your wedding. A memory table with old family photos, play their favorite song, memory candles, or even a rose on an empty chair during the ceremony. The trick is, you don’t want to put a damper on such a happy occasion.
I had my florist wrap charms around my bouquet with photos of my father and grandfather. So in a way…they were both there, walking me down the aisle on my special day. What I loved best about the photo charms, was that it was a private way to have their presence felt during the day and I can also pass them down to future children.
My favorite source for the photo jewelry is Planetjill. They have a variety of charms, necklaces, cufflinks, and even a something blue charm that you can pin inside your dress or on your bouquet!
Photo courtesy of Planetjill
My bouquet photo courtesy of HyStudio
by simplymodernweddings
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