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I was reading Post Secret over coffee yesterday morning (as is my normal Monday Morning Ritual). The response to the 11th postcard down was so touching as the reader described how her father was with her when she walked down the aisle.
I’m blessed to have my father still with me to walk down the aisle. Lamberdoodle and I are also extremely lucky to have 6 grandparents joining us for our wedding. Between the two of us, we each have only lost one grandparent and we feel extremely blessed to be sharing our day with so many of our grandparents. While I’m grateful for the abundance of love that will surround us, I still am sad that my grandfather, Pap Pap, has passed away and won’t be with us.
This is one of my favorite pictures of my Pap Pap, Dad and me. Although whoever took the picture cut off part of his head, it shows his enormous height and his signature glasses. We always joked that I grew to be one of his tallest granddaughters. This is the image that comes to mind when I consider the impact these two men have had on my life.
I knew that I wanted to bring a memory of him to the wedding, but didn’t really have any ideas for the concrete execution. As I was reading through WB archives, I came across several lovely ideas from Mrs. Magnolia, Mrs. Crab Cake, and Mrs. Hot Cocoa. Using their inspiration, I decided to incorporate a photograph on my bouquet and explored several options - scrabble tile, glass tile, small metal picture frame, etc. Then I remembered that my Pap Pap and grandma had given me a locket for my 13th birthday.
The crap photograph is courtesy of my Blackberry, which, due to a set of unfortunate happenings, is the only camera I have to this week. Note the ever lovely Mrs. Dumpling and her cutie patootie in the background as I watched BeeTV.
I’m going to add the photograph and nestle it into my bouquet so that on my wedding day, I can hold on to some very fond memories of our relationship.
Are you carrying a memory with you on your wedding day?
It’s so sweet that you want to incorporate a photo of your grandfather into the wedding day. And even more meaningful that the locket is one he gave you. I wore a tiny locket with my dad’s photo in it on my wedding day, and I’m so glad I did–made it feel more like he was with me.
I really like your idea. Mr. Library and I only have two surviving grandmothers, so I will be carrying six single white roses in my bouquet. Each one will represent one of our grandparents. It’s like they will be walking me down the aisle too!
My favorite grandfather died when I was 16 after a really hard battle with lung cancer. I didn’t handle the situation well at ALL and didn’t speak to him for the 3 months before he died… I’m still trying to figure out how to include him in everything because any thought of him still makes me cry.
MY sister and I had red sweetheart roses in our bouquets to represent our grandmother - her favorite color and flower. I love that you can see them in all of our wedding photos 
My father passed away a little over a year ago. My parents divorced when I was two and he got custody of me, so as you can imagine we were extremely close.
I am devestated that he won’t be there on the day, but I’ve decided to attach a medallion of St. Francis and an onyx ring that he always wore to my bouquet. He wore these two items every day of his life (the ring since he was a teenager) and I know that they will be perfect to carry with me down the aisle.
My Grandmother, who because of Alzheimer, can’t be with us. I am carrying on of her beautiful hankies with my bouquet.
Great idea, its a beautiful way to incorporate your grandfather.
Both my moms parents are passed, my papa almost 7 years ago and my nana about 4 years ago. After they passed my mom had a dream that her dad came to and said anytime she sees a white butterfly, that is him looking down on her. The following week she saw one! And after my nana passed, one day she saw 2 white butterflies flying together.
Ever since then, its a special memory when we see white butterflies. So when I met with my florist, I made sure to let her know I wanted 2 butterflies incorporated in my bouquet and she was able to do that. I wanted to keep it a surprise from my mom but I couldnt. I also had the parents and bridal party walk down the aisle to Somewhere Over the Rainbow which was one of my papa’s favorite songs.
@Mrs. Mouse: That’s a lovely commemoration.
@Ms. Library: I think that’s a lovely gesture!
@KMSull: I know I’ll cry on my wedding day thinking about it. It’s all part of the process though. You’ll find a special way to incorporate him, I’m sure!
@MrsSl82be: What a great sentiment!
@sarahd07: That will be beautiful!
@Miss Pretzel: I love this idea!
@naangel55: That will be so special!
I love Postsecret, I saw that the other day as well. I think it’s really sweet that you have that locket and are going to incorporate it into your bouquet.
My parents are divorced and my dad didn’t want custody so my mum raised my big brother (dad was/is useless and not in my life). My mum is giving me away when I get married! I had originally wanted my Grandfather (my mums dad) to give me away but he died six years ago……it’ll break my heart that he’ll not be there in person but I really want to find a way to incorporate him. I wore one of his old watches at my university graduation so he was there with me then!
That is such a sweet idea! Between the 2 of us, we have no more living grandparents so pictures would be tough, but I am getting married with my grandma’s wedding band and his grandma’s earrings. I love that we can have them there in spirit on our big day.
so sweet, this post brought tears to my eyes. Love the locket idea, it is perfect
That is a wonderful idea! It will make your day that much more special!
That’s so wonderful that you found the locket — it’s going to be such a sentimental addition to your day!
Love the idea! My mum’s dad died before I was born and my mum has always told me how she regretted not having her dad walk her up the aisle.
So in memory of him I am wearing a pair of sixpences he left to me, attached to my shoes, so he walks down the aisle with me
What a great idea! I knew I would be missing my Grandpa, who passed away 4 years ago at my wedding. My mom gave me one of his handkerchiefs (which had “#1 Grandpa” embroidered on it) to have with me on the wedding day. It was a really sweet way to remember him.
Such a great idea!
Anyone have any idea where I can get shoes like the ones pictured above?
@MRiley: I believe she made them by attaching small frames that you can find in the jewelry section of Michaels or various online retailers. Hope this helps
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Mrs. Lamb, Norfolk Age and Occupation: 25, Homeland Security Consultant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Graduate Student Engagement Date: January 2009 Wedding Date: January 2010 Venue: Trinity Presbyterian Church/Harrison Opera House About Me: I’m a Homeland Security Consultant with a tendency towards pulling office pranks, taking lunch breaks, and drinking Wawa shakes. I’m also an English major with a serious obsession with alliteration and rhymes. While I’m not keeping America safe, I’m training for half marathons and the Escape from Alcatraz swim. Or moving for the third time this year. Or baking. Or wedding crafting. Or crying about wedding planning. All the while, I’m getting myself into Lucille Ball-esque scrapes and making Jim Carey-esque faces. Our big fat Czech/Baptist/Jewish/Italian wedding is a combination of vintage eclectic, DIY, and little spoonful of sugar from our Event Coordinator. It’s going to be a Norfolk flavored wedding with the verve of an only-daughter-blow-out bash!
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