Although my mother will not be able to attend in person, we will be saving a seat in her honor and will recognize her presence throughout the event in every way we can. I feel incredibly fortunate that she had the opportunity to meet the love of my life and be a part of our journey together. She was genuinely excited to help Mike with the proposal, and he thoughtfully sought her blessing beforehand. She was the very first person to visit the venue with me and contributed as much as she could to the planning process. We miss her deeply, but we carry her with us always. ~Kate