Lighting Memorial Candle in Ceremony

[Malefi_Stitch]

Hi Ladies! DF and I were so excited when we finally figured out our whole ceremony! We love every detail of it. When I was about to mail it to Rev. Jack Day, though, I realized the memorial candle lighting wasn't in it. We want it as part of our ceremony but have no clue where it goes. We don't know if there's a certain place for it...

I trying using the search here and googling it but I've only come up with short, generic things to say as we light it. Ex: "(Name) may not be physically here with us today, but they are looking down on us and are here in spirit to bless this union. (Bride and/or Groom) has lit a candle at the entrance in memory of (Name)."

Right now we have the following:
~Welcome
~Giving in Marriage
~Homily
~Exchange of Vows
~Ring Exchange
~Unity Candle
~Apache Prayer
~Presentation of Couple

Has anyone done this as part of their ceremony? If so, where should it go in the order of events? Thanks!!

 

[cutedisneygirly]

We included our remembrance candle right after the introduction.

This is what was said:

We light these candles in honor and remembrance of the family and friends who are joining us in spirit today.

Let's bow our heads and pray:

Lord, behold our family here assembled and those
Who are joining us in spirit for which we light these
Candles in their honor and remembrance,
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow,
for the health, the work, the food,
and the bright skies that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth.
Amen


Note: It says "candles" because I did 3 floating candles in a bowl. It was beautiful!