I'd like to add a dedication to my grandfather on the last page of the program.
How should it be worded?
Don't take this the wrong way, but is yuor grandfather still alive? The deacon is putting a part into my ceremonty that we can have anyone that is no longer with us mentioned, so that they become a part of the ceremony. I think it is a nice touch. If your grandfather is no longer with us, you can have him metioned in the ceremony as well as in the program. As far as wording for the program, I'm not sure, sorry.
Thanks, he passed away a couple years ago.
I didn't want to mention it in the ceremony cause it will make people sad and I want it to be a happy occasion focusing on us and our life ahead rather than his past life.
I was at a wedding where in the middle of the ceremony they did a dedication to a friend and it just depressed the whole church and felt out of place. I guess it depends on how its presented. I'm sure yours will be well done.
I just wanted to honor him in some fashion in the program. I think I've found a way:
This mass is dedicated in memory of
XXX
…whom we love and miss dearly.
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again
what do you think?
I just went on www.google.com and did a search on 'wedding programs'
I found TONS of great information.
''This mass is dedicated in memory of
XXX…whom we love and miss dearly.
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again
'
I like it!
I actually saw a great dedication when browsing through wedding invites at a stationary place. I wish I would have written it down.
I am also doing something like this to honor not only my mother but also departed grandparents, and uncles/aunts in the program.
Also, I plan on putting a blue candle on the alter, my mother's favorite color, and a single red rose next to it to make me feel like she is there with me. I will also wear the string of pearls my father gave her on their wedding day.
Maybe you have a momento of your grandfather's you could have your FH wear...such as a pocket watch or cufflinks. Just a thought.
I know if I have them mention the dedication during the ceremony I will cry. I don't want to. The day will be hard enough without her there.
I lost my great-grandmother several years ago and wanted to use something that belonged to her in during my special day.
My Grandma gave me a hankerchief that belonged to my great-grandma. This became my 'something old.'
On the wedding day, when my flowers arrived, my MOH tied the hankie to the underside of my bouquet. That way, I had it with me throughout the ceremony and during my pictures. No one else knew it, but it was very special to me.
I am going to wear my Nanny's cross and carry the pray book my Grandmother carried when she got married.
My Grandmother's favorite thing was butterflies so I am going to get (3) small gold butterfly charms and have them put in mine, my sister and my Mom's bouquet.
I love the idea of putting a dedication in the back of the program. But when I read about the tears (posted above) building a staircase to heaven it made me cry. If it made me cry I can only imagine that those who also loved your grandfather might cry when they read it too. It is a beautiful saying, just sad.
I will be working on our programs this weekend. If I come up with anything good, I will post it for you.
