Weddings celebrate the love between two people, but they also honor the love and memories that shape us from those who came before. For many, including myself, weddings become a way to keep the spirit of loved ones alive. My dad’s legacy is woven into every detail of the weddings I plan, and butterflies have become a special sign of his presence. If you want to dedicate your wedding to someone important, this guide offers heartfelt ideas and inspiration to make your day even

More Than a Formality: The Officiant as the Heartbeat When people picture a wedding ceremony, they often think of the vows, the music, the flowers, and the I dos. But at the center of it all is the officiant—the person who holds space for your love story, guides you through your most vulnerable moments, and sets the tone for everything that follows. For us, that person was Jenna’s older brother, Zach. We cannot overstate how meaningful it was to have someone who truly knew us