[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/honor-their-memory-5-ideas-for-remembering-loved-ones\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/honor-their-memory-5-ideas-for-remembering-loved-ones\/","headline":"Honor Their Memory: 5 Ideas for Remembering Loved Ones","name":"Honor Their Memory: 5 Ideas for Remembering Loved Ones","description":"Honor Their Memory: 5 Ideas for Remembering Loved Ones","datePublished":"2012-09-11","dateModified":"2021-07-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":787,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-planning-honoring-memory-lost-loved-one-photos.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-planning-honoring-memory-lost-loved-one-photos.jpg","height":717,"width":478},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/honor-their-memory-5-ideas-for-remembering-loved-ones\/","about":["Planning"],"wordCount":307,"keywords":["death","death of a loved one","grief"],"articleBody":" By Jennifer DomeOne of the hardest things to deal with when planning a wedding is the thought that a loved one\u2013a parent, a grandparent, a best friend\u2013won\u2019t be present on your special day. It\u2019s important to keep their spirit with you on your wedding day, so here are a few ideas on how to tastefully and meaningfully remember those who have passed.NATURAL PHOTO FRAMEIf the style of your wedding is a little more outdoorsy or organic, display an old window frame and place your loved ones\u2019 photos on twine or ribbon. You can write a special message or label the photos with names.CLASSY TABLE DISPLAYAt the entrance or near the gift table, you can place a display of photographs in silver frames with candles. Perhaps include some of your relative\u2019s favorite flowers or meaningful keepsakes.KIND WORDSMany couples choose to offer a message on the back of their program to honor those who aren\u2019t with them on their big day. You can list their names, print a few words of remembrance, or quote a poem.PHOTO CHARMSIf you want to keep a special someone\u2019s smiling face with you, try photo charms. For brides, you can attach them to your bouquets. For grooms or butch brides, keep them in your pockets or incorporate tiny photos into your boutonniere. It\u2019s an intimate, small way to keep their love close to your heart.A TASTE OF LOVEMaybe your Nana was an excellent baker, or your Grandpa loved homemade biscuits. You can opt to serve items that represent a loved one you want to remember. Or create a special display with that person\u2019s favorite sweet treats for snacking during the dancing portion of the celebrations.Photo: stylemepretty.com, imbueyouido.com; weddingbee.com SaveSave"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Honor Their Memory: 5 Ideas for Remembering Loved Ones","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/honor-their-memory-5-ideas-for-remembering-loved-ones\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]