Not every part of wedding planning is joyful. If you’re missing someone who should be there — a parent, a grandparent, a friend — this section is for you.
Here you’ll find gentle, honest advice on honouring a loved one on your wedding day, finding the right words when you need them, and navigating the complicated emotions that come with planning a celebration while carrying grief. There’s no right way to do any of this. We’re just here to help you find what feels right for you.
Everyone tells you this is supposed to be the happiest time of your life. And in many ways, it is. But underneath the dress fittings and venue visits, there’s a weight that other people don’t always see — the absence…
You want to include some words about the person who’s missing from your wedding day. But every time you sit down to write, you either freeze up, cry, or produce something that feels like it belongs on a sympathy card…
One of the hardest things about planning a wedding is realising that someone you love won’t be there to see it. A parent, a grandparent, a sibling, a friend — their absence can sit quietly beneath all the excitement, surfacing…