How to Plan a Wedding After the Death of a Loved One

Ideas for honoring grief and loss on your wedding day from a grief coach and grieving brideHeather and I on our wedding day | Photo: Elope to Chicago

Disclaimer: I’m a nonreligious American grief coach, so while this article is grounded in personal experience and professional insight, it may not include key elements of your cultural or spiritual traditions. Take what serves you, add your own spin, and invent new traditions where needed.

Introduction: The Bittersweet Weight of Your Wedding Day

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