The Seasons of Life Ceremonies
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How  to Acknowledge & Honor Deceased Family Members in a Wedding.

There  are many ways to honor a deceased family member or loved one in a wedding.  Below are a few suggestions.

 1. Set up a small table at the wedding reception with a flower arrangement and a card saying “In memory of those loved ones who are not with us today” or more specifically, “In memory of Martina Jensen, mother of the bride.” You could also put a picture of the bride or groom with the deceased person you are honoring.

 2. Place a flower on a seat in the front row, and/or a picture of the deceased family member.  It can remain unmentioned  or the minister can refer to it at a certain point in the ceremony.

 3. Place a photo of the deceased family member on the altar or near the unity candle table or sand ceremony table.

4. Place a memorial candle which the bride or groom (or both) will light at the start of  the ceremony.  A picture of the deceased family member can also be placed next to it. Include in the program that the memorial candle is being lit in memory of ___________.

5. After welcoming the guests, the minister can say, "Before we begin our celebration today, the Bride and Groom would like us all to take a moment to remember those family members who can be with them today solely in spirit, especially mother of the bride ________. Bride appreciates all of the love and support _______ has given her throughout the years and would like to take a moment to remember her today. There is then a 10 second pause.

7. Before the vows the minister says, before we continue, the Bride and Groom would like us all to take a moment to remember those family members who can be with them today solely in spirit, especially mother of the bride  ___________________.  There is
then a 10 second pause.


9. Incorporate  butterflies into your ceremony which are released at a certain time. 
 
10. Light a memorial candle during a special song or poem. In the program you can have the song /  poem printed in memory of your deceased loved one or in loving memory of  ________________.


  


  

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  • Home
    • Services Provided for Each Wedding
    • Wedding Program Sample
    • Wedding Vows and Ring Vows
    • Wedding Traditions
  • How to Begin
    • How to Obtain a Marriage License
  • Wedding Package & Prices
  • Detail Form
    • Child Dedication Form
    • Life Celebration Detail Form
    • Quick Contact Form
  • About Us
    • Pictures of Recent Married Couples
    • Words From Satisfied Couples
    • Presiding Minister Rev. Greg
  • Wedding Questions
  • Suggested Reading
  • Including Children and Family Members
  • Ten Successful Marriage Principles
  • Prayers, Blessings and Scriptures
  • Acknowledge & Honor Deceased Family Members