How to Create a Memory Table at Your Wedding

A wedding is one of the most important events in a person's life. Weddings require planning, coordination, catering, guest lists, and a slew of other components to come together flawlessly in an effort to celebrate the union of a couple in matrimony. One of the staples of a wedding ceremony is a memory table, and we are here to help you create the perfect one for your dream wedding.

Why You Need a Memory Table at Your Wedding

No matter how big or small the guest list is for the wedding, there are usually people who cannot make it to the wedding. Sometimes it is because they live too far, but other times it is because the person is no longer with us. A memory table is a great way to honor loved ones and include them in the celebration of your wedding, even if they no longer grace the world with their presence.

Whether it is a relative, friend, or mentor, representing the person at a wedding memory table commemorates the importance of that person (or people). It includes them in one of the greatest moments of your life and reminds everyone in attendance of the impact they had on your life. They are the people who shaped you, they should be there with you in spirit.

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The Photos

A memory table at your wedding can be as small or big as you like. The idea is to create a space designated just to the memory of important people who cannot make it to the ceremony. Photos are a great place to start. Choose one perfect group canvas print including the person you wish to showcase or create a framed collage displaying your greatest moments with the people closest.

It is important to choose the right theme for your memory table. You do not want the memory table at your wedding to look like it belongs at a funeral, because weddings are a celebration! Make the theme a fun one, even if you are honoring someone who is no longer with you. You can also make acrylic block prints to add a bit of design flair to the table.

The Trinkets

A memory table at a wedding is a great place to put out some trinkets that best represent the person (or people) you are honoring. Whether it was your grandfather's favorite pocket watch or your babysitter's charm bracelet, a memory table is a great place to incorporate unique items that honor a person's spirit.

Just about any personal trinket is a good item to include in a memory table. Maybe it is a plane ticket from your last family vacation, or maybe it is a birthday card from your last milestone birthday, whatever you are displaying, just make sure it has a represents something personal and important to you.

A Commemorative Mixbook

Whether we always realize it or not, great photos tend to make us smile. That is because they remind us of great moments or events in our lives. A wedding is not just a celebration of the union of two people, but it is also a celebration of all the moments that led those two people into their union, and all the people who were a part of that journey.

Creating a photo wedding guest book for the memory table at your wedding gives you an excuse to show off the best memories that led you to that moment. It also keeps people occupied at the table longer, as they flip through page after page of smiles and laughter and jot down their best wishes for the happy couple.

Additional Decorations

Traditionally, lighting candles is a great way to honor the memory of a deceased loved one. We recommend glass jar candles, so they are less of a fire hazard and do not run the risk of melting all over the table. Light one or several to softly light the table and attract your guests to see what else is there.

A simple flower centerpiece also makes a great decoration piece on a memory table at a wedding. You do not want it to draw too much attention away from the photos and trinkets being displayed, but flowers are a great pop of color to accent the table tastefully.

You can also choose to adorn the table with healing crystals and rocks that will not only decorate the table but also release good energy on a most special day. Crystals are come in all types and colors, so pick ones that fit your aesthetic but also the color patterns of your table.

Make the Memory Table at Your Wedding Stand Out

Most importantly, you do not want to clutter your table. The memory table at your wedding should be as tasteful as the event. It is possible to honor memories and embrace past experiences in an uplifting and fun way that does not depress the mood of a wedding. Make it fun and interactive, but more than that, make it as memorable as the wedding itself.

Next, learn how to make memorable wedding vows.