5 Wedding Memorial Ideas to Honor Loved Ones
Weddings are wonderful, uplifting events full of beauty and love, and we can't help but gush over the couples that choose to honor loved ones who couldn't be there to celebrate with them.
Since we're in the business of celebrating all of life's events, we wanted to share some of our favorite wedding memorial ideas to help bring honor and meaning to your wedding day.
1. Something borrowed for the bride
Whether it's a piece of your grandmother's wedding gown, your mother's earrings, or a bouquet photo charm of your loved ones, we love the idea of carrying your memories of those you love most with you down the aisle.
photo by Anita Martin Photography via Bridal Musings
2. Honorary seating
Leaving a chair open for the loved ones you wish to honor during your wedding helps some couples feel as though they're right there celebrating too. Place a framed photo or name card on a char at the ceremony or reception to honor their memory.
photo by Cameron Ingalls Photography via Wedding Chicks
3. Photographic Tribute
Have your wedding photographer capture you and/or your spouse with a portrait of your loved one. We think this is a lovely photo to include in your wedding photo album.
photo by Sara Jayne Photography via BridalGuide
4. Light a Candle
Lighting a candle at the wedding ceremony is a lovely way to pay tribute to lost loved ones. You can also have candles burning at the reception with a sign to let guests know the candle is in honor of someone special to the couple.
photo by Our Labor of Love via Amanda Macy Hall
5. Memory Table
Having a table dedicated to loved ones is a great way to honor relationships cherished by the couple. Dedicate an entire table to photographs of lost loved ones or place a few at the guest book table or escort card table so guests who may have also known the deceased you are celebrating can be sure to view as well.
photo by Blush Wedding Photography via Style Me Pretty
Since we're in the business of celebrating all of life's events, we wanted to share some of our favorite wedding memorial ideas to help bring honor and meaning to your wedding day.
Wedding Memorial Ideas
1. Something borrowed for the bride
Whether it's a piece of your grandmother's wedding gown, your mother's earrings, or a bouquet photo charm of your loved ones, we love the idea of carrying your memories of those you love most with you down the aisle.
photo by Anita Martin Photography via Bridal Musings
2. Honorary seating
Leaving a chair open for the loved ones you wish to honor during your wedding helps some couples feel as though they're right there celebrating too. Place a framed photo or name card on a char at the ceremony or reception to honor their memory.
photo by Cameron Ingalls Photography via Wedding Chicks
3. Photographic Tribute
Have your wedding photographer capture you and/or your spouse with a portrait of your loved one. We think this is a lovely photo to include in your wedding photo album.
photo by Sara Jayne Photography via BridalGuide
4. Light a Candle
Lighting a candle at the wedding ceremony is a lovely way to pay tribute to lost loved ones. You can also have candles burning at the reception with a sign to let guests know the candle is in honor of someone special to the couple.
photo by Our Labor of Love via Amanda Macy Hall
5. Memory Table
Having a table dedicated to loved ones is a great way to honor relationships cherished by the couple. Dedicate an entire table to photographs of lost loved ones or place a few at the guest book table or escort card table so guests who may have also known the deceased you are celebrating can be sure to view as well.
photo by Blush Wedding Photography via Style Me Pretty
Jul 31st 2015
