29/05/2026
So hear me out, this may not be the usual content you’d expect from a wedding vendor, it’s not pretty flowers, big dresses or first kisses but planning a wedding when you’ve lost someone close to you, perhaps someone who would have traditionally had a special role on the day is difficult but more common than most people think.
I know when I was planning my wedding, I felt weird, having lost my dad at the age of 12 this loss wasn’t new or fresh to me but it was another occasion where I felt othered because of my loss in a society who’s wedding traditions have such set roles for people.
Coupled with this desire to not ignore my disappointment that he wasn’t going to be there but also not have any cause for sadness on my special day, this aspect of wedding planning I struggled with and today’s blog is a combination of all the way’s I found to cope and all the things I picked up from my couples on how they address loss in their day.
The link to the blog is in my description so save this post and when you’re ready brew a cuppa and have a read.
TAGS: Wedding planning advice, mental health advice, colourful wedding photography.
