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A terrific way to honor loved ones who have passed away is to light a memorial candle as a tribute to their lives and inspiration. Memorial candles are generally wax pillar candles that are engraved with your loved one’s name and dates of their birth and death. They are normally large and white or ivory in color. You can find a variety of vendors that will personalize memorial candles with the names, dates, a Bible verse, poem or other text.
The memorial candle lighting ceremony generally takes place at the same time as the unity candle ceremony. You minister of officiant can announce the tribute to your wedding guests by saying, “Before the couple lights their unity candle, they are lighting a memorial candle in honor of the memory of (insert name).” Sometimes the bride or groom chooses to read a poem or say a prayer as part of the tribute.
To further honor loved ones who have passed or can’t be present at your wedding, have their information (names and relationship) printed in your wedding programs.
