Your wedding is one of the happiest and most special days of your life. But, there may well be loved ones, no longer with you, that you will want to remember on the big day. It can be tricky to find a balance between honouring their memory, while not detracting from the joy and happiness of the occasion. Having a seat reserved for them in their memory, or a tasteful sign on a table (perhaps with a photograph, flowers, or a candle) are simple ways to do this. Here are some ideas for your wedding in memory sign, to help you remember special loved ones on your big day.
Heaven may be far away
Heaven may be far away, but we know you’re with us on this special day.
We know you would be here today, if heaven wasn’t so far away. In loving memory of . . . .
Loved and lost
In loving memory of all those we have loved and lost
Forever in our hearts
In loving memory of those who could not be here with us today, but are forever in our hearts
Wish you were here
Wish you were here, in loving memory of those who are no longer with us . . .
No longer with us
On this joyous occasion, we would like to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us.
This candle burns
This candle burns in loving memory of those who are no longer with us to celebrate today, but who are forever in our hearts
Until we meet again
Until we meet again
We think about you always
We talk about you still
You have never been forgotten
And you never will
All of these ideas for wedding in memory signs can be customised and adapted to suit you. Add names, and perhaps photographs of your loved ones if you wish. The important thing is to have something that feels right for you, and that evokes the right kind of emotion on your big day.
Alternatives to wedding in memory signs
If displaying a wedding in memory sign doesn’t feel right for you, how about reserving a chair at the ceremony, or a place at the reception in honour of your loved ones. You could use any of these wording ideas on a tag or place card, a lovely way to remember them.
Watching from heaven
This seat is reserved for those watching from heaven
In loving memory
Reserved in loving memory of Name, Mother of the Bride
This chair looks empty
Although this chair looks empty, it’s filled with all the love of those who can’t be with us but are watching from above.
Again, with these suggestions, you can customise, add names etc to make them your own and relevant to you. It’s important to remember that on your big day, an empty chair could work two ways. It will either be a lovely acknowledgement of a memory, or a sad reminder that that special person is not there. Again, it’s important to choose something that feels right for you and that won’t upset you (or other guests) on what should be a happy and joy filled day.
I hope these ideas for your wedding in memory sign have given you some inspiration for remembering loved ones on your big day. Feel free to use the wording as I have suggested or adapt and customise so they are just perfect for you. Combine a framed print with flowers, candles, or photographs on a ladder or table. Or save a seat at your ceremony or reception. All of these are lovely ways to acknowledge those special people no longer with you.
I can make any of these in memory signs in any of my house collection designs. Or, if you can’t see quite the florals or look that you are after, get in touch and we can create something bespoke for you. Signs can be printed any size from A6 (postcard) to A1 (poster).
If you are thinking about other signage for your wedding day, check out the links below with more ideas and inspiration for you.
READ MY BLOG: What wedding signs do I need?
READ MY BLOG: 11 ideas for unplugged wedding wedding signs
GET INSPIRED: Wedding welcome signs
I have been making wedding invitations, stationery, and signage since 2006 so I have loads of experience and advice to share. If you would like to have a chat about anything you need for your wedding, get in touch. If you are local to me in Cardiff, South Wales, you can make an appointment to meet me in my studio.
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