10/09/2026
Weddings are full of emotion, and sometimes the people we most wish could be there are the ones we miss the most.
Steph has seen couples include beautiful floral touches to honour loved ones who can't be part of the day and there are also so many beautiful remembrance ideas online too that other past brides have done. This could be flowers placed on a reserved chair, a favourite bloom included in a bouquet, or a small arrangement alongside a treasured photograph.
One particularly beautiful idea Steph recently discussed with a couple was created to honour the bride's mum, who had sadly passed away before the wedding day. Rather than having a traditional memorial tribute, they chose to make flowers part of the ceremony itself.
Each member of the wedding party will hand a single flower to the groom before the ceremony begins. When he meets the bride's dad at the end of the aisle, he will then hand those flowers to him. The bride will add the final flower herself, creating a meaningful collection of blooms that represents everyone coming together to support her and honour her mum's memory.
Later, those flowers will be wrapped into a bouquet for her dad to privately lay on her mum's grave — creating a lasting connection between the wedding day and the person they were remembering.
It's a beautiful reminder that flowers are not just decorations. They can carry memories, represent people we love, and become part of the moments that matter most.
