Of course it\u2019ll be the happiest day of your life, with the person you\u2019re going to spend the rest of your life with, surrounded by the people you love the most. But during this special day you\u2019re allowed to feel a little bit sad, as you remember your nearest and dearest who can\u2019t share the celebrations with you.<\/p>\n
You want them to be a part of your day, not to detract from the spirit of it. Some brides have photos tied with a ribbon to their wedding bouquet<\/a>, or hear stories about emotional speeches made by the bride. You don\u2019t have to make a big statement if it\u2019s going to turn you into a blubbering wreck, there are lots of more subtle but equally poignant ways to remember loved ones who have passed away\u2026<\/p>\n Dedicate a reading<\/p>\n Why not have a close family member dedicate a special reading to lost loved ones? Personally, we like this poem by an unknown author\u2026<\/p>\n \n If Roses Grow in Heaven<\/strong><\/p>\n If Roses grow in Heaven,<\/p>\n Lord please pick a bunch for me,<\/p>\n Place them in my Mother\u2019s arms<\/p>\n And tell her they\u2019re from me.<\/p>\n Tell her I love her and miss her,<\/p>\n And when she turns to smile,<\/p>\n Place a kiss upon her cheek<\/p>\n And hold her for awhile.<\/p>\n Because remembering her is easy,<\/p>\n I do it every day,<\/p>\n But there\u2019s an ache within my heart<\/p>\n Because I am missing her today.<\/p>\n This poem is good for anyone else who you want to remember on your big day\u2026<\/p>\n \n Someone is missing<\/strong><\/p>\n Let this candle be a loving reminder<\/p>\n that someone is missing today,<\/p>\n Someone our hearts still hold on to,<\/p>\n As we travel along life\u2019s way.<\/p>\n Someone who made life so special,<\/p>\n for all those who gather here,<\/p>\n Someone who won\u2019t be forgotten,<\/p>\n But cherished from year to year.<\/p>\n And now as we pause to remember,<\/p>\n Let us all fondly recall,<\/p>\n how dearly each of us loved him,<\/p>\n and oh\u2026 how he loved us all!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Of course it\u2019ll be the happiest day of your life, with the person you\u2019re going to spend the rest of your life with, surrounded by the people you love the most. But during this special day you\u2019re allowed to feel … Continue reading