Including Everyone: Supporting Relatives During Wedding Season

Wedding season is a joyful time for many families – a chance to come together, celebrate love, and create lasting memories. A family wedding is one of the most special events a person can attend, that’s why we’re committed to helping the people we support be part of these cherished moments.

Whether your loved one is elderly, living with a long-term health condition, or in receipt of professional care, it is absolutely possible for them to feel included and supported during family occasions, such as weddings. With thoughtful planning and the right support, these events can become heartwarming milestones for everyone involved.

As outlined in the government’s latest 2025 health and social care spending review, over 860,000 people in England now receive publicly funded long-term care, supported by a workforce of more than 1.5 million care professionals. These numbers reflect how essential the care sector is to everyday life, and to extraordinary days like weddings, too.

Across the country, we’ve seen touching stories in the media: from a 99-year-old giving his daughter away at a care home ceremony to couples moving their weddings to be near grandparents in hospital or care. These moments remind us that age or illness doesn’t need to be a barrier to joy, celebration, or inclusion.

If you have a relative who receives care, whether from family or professionals, the first decision is whether they’ll be attending the wedding or staying at home. For some, attending in person may not be medically appropriate. For others, they might just need a bit of extra support to make the day possible, and enjoyable.

If you’re the main carer in your family, wedding planning can bring both excitement and stress. You may be wondering how to fully enjoy the occasion without compromising your loved one’s safety or wellbeing.

We can support you in two key ways:

Short-Term Respite Care

Whether the wedding is an afternoon, a weekend, or a week-long celebration, we offer tailored respite care packages that give you peace of mind while you focus on the event.

Services can include:

• Around-the-clock care
• Daily visits to assist with medication, personal care, meals
• Companionship while you’re away

On-the-Day Wedding Support

If your loved one is attending the wedding, our care workers can assist in ways that allow you to be fully present, knowing they’re supported.

We can help with:

• Getting dressed and ready
• Travelling to and from the venue
• Sitting with your loved one during the ceremony and reception
• Helping with meal times, rest breaks, or medication
• Leaving early with them and staying at home until you return
• Being present but discreet, ready to step in as needed

Even if your relative already receives professional care at home, that support doesn’t need to stop at the front door.

Our care teams are happy to extend services outside of the home, for a day, a weekend, or longer – to make sure no one misses out on important family events. We’ll coordinate with you and your loved one to understand the venue, duration, and care needs, and build a personalised support plan that travels with them.

Every individual is different. That’s why we conduct a full risk assessment, develop a custom care plan, and match each person with a carer who suits their needs and personality. From start to finish, we work closely with families to ensure everyone feels safe, included, and looked after.

Family occasions aren’t just about formalities – they’re about love, legacy, and togetherness. And when you’re planning a special day, ensuring older or vulnerable relatives can take part is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make.

If you’re planning a wedding this year and would like to talk about how we can support your loved one, visit www.radis.co.uk or email us at enquiries@radis.co.uk.