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Wedding Speech
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Do you think it is ok to mention in a speech people that couldn't make it to the wedding due to death as a way of remembering them as a mark of respect or should the speech be kept happy?
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I am sorry for your loss.
I would be careful, though.
I attended a wedding where the bride's sister had died of cancer a few months before and the Father of the Bride's speech was much more about the daughter he had lost to cancer than about the one that was getting married.
It certainly cast a blight on the proceedings with the Mother, widower and children of the dead sister all becoming quite upset.
Not what you want at your wedding and , sadly, almost all I can remember about that one.
It is a difficult one. If it was me I'd check with your uncle's widow and any children that they are not going to be too upset. It is very early days for them and they might prefer a 'day off' at your wedding.
I'd also ask your future wife what she thinks.
I hope whatever happens that all goes well for you and that you and your future wife have a long, happy and healthy life together.
I am sorry for your loss.
I would be careful, though.
I attended a wedding where the bride's sister had died of cancer a few months before and the Father of the Bride's speech was much more about the daughter he had lost to cancer than about the one that was getting married.
It certainly cast a blight on the proceedings with the Mother, widower and children of the dead sister all becoming quite upset.
Not what you want at your wedding and , sadly, almost all I can remember about that one.
It is a difficult one. If it was me I'd check with your uncle's widow and any children that they are not going to be too upset. It is very early days for them and they might prefer a 'day off' at your wedding.
I'd also ask your future wife what she thinks.
I hope whatever happens that all goes well for you and that you and your future wife have a long, happy and healthy life together.
good evening mike
my condolences on the loss of your uncle - but also, my congratulations on your impending wedding
it is clear to me that you very much want to say something about your late uncle, therefore you should do so.
However, the wording needs to be thought out quite carefully, and i suggest you have a word with your lovely bride and see if she can help you to compose something appropriate.
good luck with your wedding.
i Agree that to mention him, or absent friends would be lovely; but only if you feel comfortable doing so. make it very brief and in the middle of the speech otherwise you risk upsetting people and yourself. Just a mention to show you're thinking of him, but no more. Its a happy occasion and your uncle wouldn't want you all to be sad.