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Should I have a cardboard cutout of my best man at my wedding?
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:06 pm
I know, weird right? Some of you may recall the back story. For those that don't, my best friend and best man died 2 months ago.
Since then, I'm completely torn on how to handle the groomsmen situation and honestly don't care to deal with it. However, I have to deal with it.
He was the only person I had talked with about being a groomsman so far. I knew how I wanted it all done, but now I'm at a loss. I'm seriously considering getting a cardboard cutout of him and having it standing up there next to me. Or should I leave a blank space in his absence? Or do I get someone else to fill the gap? I really don't want someone else.
My fiance is asking me about this and telling me I need to get on the ball and I just shut down. It's still a very difficult thing for me and I'm best off having someone just tell me what to do right now.
Since then, I'm completely torn on how to handle the groomsmen situation and honestly don't care to deal with it. However, I have to deal with it.
He was the only person I had talked with about being a groomsman so far. I knew how I wanted it all done, but now I'm at a loss. I'm seriously considering getting a cardboard cutout of him and having it standing up there next to me. Or should I leave a blank space in his absence? Or do I get someone else to fill the gap? I really don't want someone else.
My fiance is asking me about this and telling me I need to get on the ball and I just shut down. It's still a very difficult thing for me and I'm best off having someone just tell me what to do right now.
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Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:07 pm to Austin Cajun
Put off the wedding for a month or two. Give it some space and shite will settle itself.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:08 pm to Austin Cajun
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Should I have a cardboard cutout of my best man at my wedding?
No. That's the most ridiculous idea I've ever heard of
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:08 pm to Austin Cajun
This is a no brainer...a cardboard cutout of your deceased friend would be a great way to remember him at your wedding
This post was edited on 3/18/15 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:08 pm to Austin Cajun
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Or should I leave a blank space in his absence?
Missing man formation... I like it.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:08 pm to Austin Cajun
blank space
Or appoint someone else best man and tell them that you will saying a few words about the original best man at the reception. At which time you also thank the new best man.
Or appoint someone else best man and tell them that you will saying a few words about the original best man at the reception. At which time you also thank the new best man.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:08 pm to Austin Cajun
Sorry about your loss man i have no idea how I would handle that. I think I would do what the above poster said and postpone the wedding.
This post was edited on 3/18/15 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:09 pm to Austin Cajun
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Austin Cajun
Any brothers or other family members of him you could ask to represent him? A nod to him is fine, just don't make your wedding about it. A note in a wedding program about him would probably be a decent move too.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:09 pm to Austin Cajun
If he was your best friend, then maybe you were close to his dad too? Ask his dad to fill in.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:09 pm to Austin Cajun
Maybe ask his Dad to fill in if y'all are close?
I walked in a wedding a couple of weeks ago with a similar situation....it was a groomsman, and not the best man, but still he had the father fill in.
I walked in a wedding a couple of weeks ago with a similar situation....it was a groomsman, and not the best man, but still he had the father fill in.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:10 pm to Pavoloco83
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Put off the wedding for a month or two. Give it some space and shite will settle itself.
Not an option. Venue is booked, hotels are booked, and that would move it into football season which isn't happening.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:10 pm to terd ferguson
The cutout idea is very very dumb. Replace him or leave a blank space for him.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:10 pm to Austin Cajun
You are clearly distraught to the brink of insanity if this is something you are seriously considering.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:10 pm to Austin Cajun
Franco Harris has a cardboard Joe Paterno you can use.
Seriously, sorry about the loss of your friend.
Seriously, sorry about the loss of your friend.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:10 pm to Austin Cajun
Wouldn't do the cut out then. Blank space is better.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:11 pm to Austin Cajun
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Posted by Austin Cajun
I know, weird right? Some of you may recall the back story. For those that don't, my best friend and best man died 2 months ago.
Since then, I'm completely torn on how to handle the groomsmen situation and honestly don't care to deal with it. However, I have to deal with it.
He was the only person I had talked with about being a groomsman so far. I knew how I wanted it all done, but now I'm at a loss. I'm seriously considering getting a cardboard cutout of him and having it standing up there next to me. Or should I leave a blank space in his absence? Or do I get someone else to fill the gap? I really don't want someone else.
My fiance is asking me about this and telling me I need to get on the ball and I just shut down. It's still a very difficult thing for me and I'm best off having someone just tell me what to do right now.
Do it. Cardboard cut out. Sorry for your loss, and wish you a happy marriage. He's watching I'm sure.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:11 pm to Austin Cajun
What in the actual frick? No, do not put a cardboard cutout of your dead friend in your wedding.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:11 pm to LSUJuice
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If he was your best friend, then maybe you were close to his dad too? Ask his dad to fill in.
Didn't think of this. Good idea.
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:12 pm to Austin Cajun
Just curious. Howd he die?
Posted on 3/18/15 at 2:12 pm to td01241
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Blank space is better.
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