Grammatjr, you have made some excellent suggestions. I love the idea of the ring bearers pillow. It would be an important part of the ceremony, but not the focal point. How about a "dressy" dress for the wedding rehearsal, or to wear on her honeymoon? At our quilt shop, women use wedding dresses for christening gowns, or a quilt for the christening. Both very important, but a less "critical" project for a beginner, and would be vey meaningful made from grandmothers' gowns!