Wedding day poems to remember deceased relatives?

Question

Both of my parents & my fiance's mother have passed away. I would like to do something to remember them by on our wedding day. I am setting up a table with their pictures and lit candles, but have thought of putting a poem by each parent. Does anyone know of any good poems or a site that may have some? I'm needing poems that messages are " we miss you, you aren't forgotten, and we wish you were here".

Also, if you have any other good ideas to help remember them... let me know.

Answer 1

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If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
And tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing her today.
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You can change the wording if you'd like, so it is appropriate for you, or place this poem next to the picture of your fiances mother.

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i liked all of the poems submitted, but my fiance really liked this one for his mom. and while waiting for answers here i found one for my parents.
thank you everyone.

Answer 2

On each person's setting.:

I set this table, though I know you are unable...
To physically be here with us today.
Your spirits are here at this table...
Looking so beautiful...in the only way,
We forever remember you within our hearts.
Please know that we miss you ever so much...
We would love nothing more than to feel your touch...
As we , on this day, become husband and wife,
Please save a place for us in your "New Life".
We love you, always and forever.

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I just though of this. Hope it is ok.

Answer 3

Passing through the wedding portal
I missed seeing you by my side
But I felt the spirit of your love
Touching my soul, warming my heart
I felt you walk with me down the aisle
Reaching the altar, I felt you kiss my cheek
I felt your warm smile as I said, "I do"
I heard you laugh, I heard you cry
I felt you hug me afterwards
And whisper, "I love you so much" in my ear
While not with us in body
You are forever with us in spirit

I just made this up. Probably not what you are looking for, but it felt nice to write.

Answer 4

Seat of Honor
You could consider a "Seat of Honor" at your wedding ceremony to honor family members who have passed away. A vacant chair decorated with flowers is placed near the altar. The minister can make an announcement of what the seat represents to the couple.

Wedding Program Remembrance
If you have a wedding program booklet for your ceremony, be sure to use that opportunity to remember deceased relatives. This is one way to honor those people without an actual public memorial ceremony.

I had a cousin who was supposed to be a bridesmaid in my wedding. 7 months before it she passed away. Her name was Rose and I had each bridesmaid carry a single white Rose down the isle in memory of her.

Here a poem I found...
"Although death has separated us physically, faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you, we know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you, we feel the warmth of your smile, as we begin a new chapter in our lives.

Today we pause to reflect upon those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this candle be a reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting impact you have made upon our lives."