1.copied from an old post.
The couple had two large orchids -one on either side
The officient read these words:
These orchids are in memory of Anne Smith and Dick Fath. Todd and Jilian have asked me to read this:”
Though we are separated physically
Faith and Love have bound us eternally
Though we cannot see you,We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile, as we begin a new chapter in our lives.
2. this old post has some ideas:
http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/11/21/honoring-decease/
3. In Loving Memory
“There are people in the bride and groom’s lives who could not make the journey today – they live on in their hearts, today and everyday.”
4. You could alter this so the wording was appropriate for a grandmother
Dear Lord please clear a spot for him
he should have the perfect view.
His little girl’s a Bride today,
and I am counting on you.
Let me feel his presence;
as I journey down the aisle.
But let me notice his absence;
if only for a while.
Let me stop to think of him;
As I am given away.
And know that if he could;
he would be here with me today.
Dear Lord please clear a spot for him;
he should have the perfect view.
And if he should get sad today;
Dear Lord I count on you
5.Here’s another:
If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Grandma’s arms And tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart Because I am missing her today.