Hey everyone,
Ive been advised that the family and friends group may be the best place to post this. I’m hoping people who have experienced something similar can help me out.
My father in law has just been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. He won’t see our wedding which is booked for 2022 and we’re unable to move the wedding forward.
Instead, we’re thinking of having some sort of symbolic ceremony/commitment ceremony at our venue with just our closest family which would allow my fiancé to be walked in and given away by her father.
Im just wondering if anyone has done this type of thing. Because it’s not actually going to be our wedding, we’re not sure on what we should have our “celebrant” say in regards to vows etc, our celebrant might actually just be a close family member.
If anyone has any advice or would be so kind to share their experiences, I would really appreciate it.
thanks, A x
Hi , I’m sorry after suggesting here that no one has the right experience to share with you. When my friend’s daughter brought her wedding forward they spoke to a celebrant and the local hospice that my friend was in. If that is possible for your family a hospice celebrant might have some ideas for you.
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