Elderly relatives

I have seen the lockets etc, but I don't think Nanna would appreciate me having one with me unless I was constantly reminding her... I am asking her for my 'something old' though, so that will be very special

She absolutely adores my OH and as she's Italian she's incredibly emotional - I'm sure she's going to spend all day crying! Actually, I might look into some special tissues for her haha xx

I'm borrowing something from my sister, although we have a few options at the moment!

I've just seen personalised hankys on eBay that I love, so think I'll be getting her one of them too. xx

Aww the sounds just lovely and very touching!!

Thanks I don't have any contact with my mum, and my dad died a few years ago. So she is head of the family and guest of honour! I'm just so sad that she has Dementia, going to get lots of photos and other bits together afterwards in a scrap book for her to keep as a reminder, and i think we are going to take her to my dress fitting too xx

I think what you have planned is absolutely lovely.

I don't have quite the same situation myself but do have several elderly relatives attending and I also think it's important to make them feel comfortable - there will be an area they can sit and chat with a cup of tea during the disco etc.

Not much to add as i was going to suggest hankies, but I think the things you have mentioned are really lovely and so very thoughtful xx

My grandad is giving me away, and we have had a corsage made for Nanna to wear. Just wish I could think of a few more little things to do! xx

At our daughter and son-in-laws wedding, Grandma to the Groom has alzheimers and when they got married which was about 18 months ago, she had a fairly good memory but with a few lapses in between. She was going to be seated at the top table but she didn't really want people looking at her so she sat with close family at the front so she could see and hear everything. They bought her a silver photo frame to put a picture of their wedding day in which she loved and the whole of the presentation etc for both Grandmas was filmed on DVD. They are both so pleased they did get this because now she no longer recognises who they are but they do get comfort from knowing that she enjoyed their wedding day immensely and they have her on DVD when she was aware of happenings around her which they will be able to treasure forever.