Wedding Speech Program
When the bride’s parents are gone?
I’m an older first time bride (late 30′s) who really never expected to take the plunge. My parents both passed away when I was in college, so it’s been, man, it’s been 20 years since my dad died. My folks were great people and terrific parents, and I consider myself lucky to have had them as long as I did.
Here’s the question: I’ve always been very independent, so I’m walking myself down the aisle. My fiance & I are paying for the wedding, so there’s no mention of the parents on the invites. The only mention of my parents I’m planning is a wedding picture of them (and one of my fiance’s parents) beside the guest book (we’re not doing order of service or programs). I’m working on my speech and I’m wondering if I should make some mention of them. I know I’ll miss them on the day, but I don’t want to get all maudlin on my wedding day either. What do you guys think is appropriate?
I agree with not going all maudlin, and appreciate your not wanting to turn the happy occasion of your wedding into a sad memorial service.
In our case, all four of our parents are gone (we’re a bit older, too). Like you, we’re putting our parents’ wedding photos on a table inside the door. Because all four of our parents are gone, my fiance’s brother will do a short tribute toast to the four of them, noting how happy they would be, and saying that they are there in spirit, in memory and in legacy. I don’t see why you couldn’t add a similar line to a general welcoming of the guests.
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