How to Honor Parents at a Wedding

Video Transcript

"So you're engaged, you're planning your wedding and you're thinking about how to honor your parents, for your wedding. And at your wedding. Well, my name is Lori Randall with Simply Divine Events. And I'm going to tell you, how you can honor your parents, at your wedding. At your wedding ceremony, one idea to do is actually wearing your mother's wedding gown. Or maybe you can wear a piece of her wedding gown. And somehow incorporate it, into the design of your wedding dress. Another option to do, is getting a picture of your mother's bouquet. And bringing it to the florist and making a replica of her bouquet. And show them that. So that way, you can be honoring your parents. And honoring your mother and her marriage. Another thing to think about, when you are looking to honor your family and your parents. Is maybe, reading a poem or reading during your wedding ceremony. Talking about your parents and doing a dedication, to them. If there is any deceased parents or grand parents. Ask the Priest or the officiant to recognize them and honor them, within your ceremony. Some other things that I've seen, people have done to honor their parents at their reception. Or even at the ceremony. They'll put on the guest book table, pictures of their parents. They might have a picture of their parents at their wedding. And then, they might have a picture of you. Maybe, at your engagement shoot. Putting both sides of the families. If you have divorced parents, you might want to think about a having a picture of the groom. With his parents. Or having a picture of the bride with her parents. Or you know, with the father and the mother. That way you're kind of, including everyone. But you're not making people feel uncomfortable. You can also, when you're, if you're saying a toast or speech. At the rehearsal dinner. Thank them, you know, talk about your parents. And how much you know, love and support they've brought into the two of you. Also you can host a wedding Sunday brunch or Saturday brunch, if you have it on a Friday. Or just a brunch, after the wedding. And thanking them in, first their support and then for throwing this wedding for you. You can also just give them a small gift as a token. And thank them and honor them. So again, my name is Lori Randall, with Simply Divine Events. And I hope this gives you a little bit of insight. On how you can honor your parents, at your wedding."