10 Beautiful Ways to Honour Lost Loved Ones at Your Wedding

Planning & Advice

Weddings are gorgeous, happy occasions but they can be tinged with sadness if you’re missing someone special whether it’s a beloved parent, grandparent or friend. But there are lots of lovely ways to include them in your day and remember them – you can light a candle for each lost loved one, create a sign in their honour or leave a seat vacant as a touching tribute. Check out more beautiful ways to remember lost loves ones below…

1. Include a Photo of them in Your Bouquet

Photo by When He Found Her

2. Dedicate a Seat to Them

Photo by Brook Rose Photography via Whimsical Wonderland Wedding

3. Have a Remembrance Tree

Photo from Sharon & Donal’s real wedding by Couple Photography

4. Light a Candle or Lantern in Their Memory

Photo via 100 Layer Cake

5. Pair It with a Heartfelt Sign

Photo by Lina & Tom via Whimsical Wonderland Wedding

6. Have a Table with Photos Dedicated to Those Special People

Photo from Julie & Scott’s real wedding by The Fennells

7. Share a Toast

Photo via Rock My Wedding

8. ‘Take One in Honour of…’ – Let Guests Enjoy one of Their Favourite Things

Photo by Twin Lens via Style Me Pretty

9. Include Charity Favours for a Cause Close to Their Heart

Photo by Schillings Photography

10. Release Balloons in Their Honour

Photo via Wine & Paper