Bindi Irwin Is Planning To Honour Dad Steve In A Special Way At Her Wedding

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell are getting closer to their wedding day and everyone wants to know the finer details.

The couple is staying pretty tight-lipped on everything, however Bindi's mum Terri has revealed that the late Steve Irwin will be honoured in a special way.

The big day will be held at none other than Australia Zoo in Queensland and the Irwins have decided to recognise the Crocodile Hunter's absence by lighting candles.

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Terri, her son Robert, Bindi, Chandler, and zoo director and Steve's best friend Wes Mannion will all light a candle at the reception.

Terri has told the Courier Mail: "We want to acknowledge Steve by all of us lighting this candle for him, but you know, I guess in some ways it's not necessary because Steve will be there anyway.

"I believe the people we love always are.

"You know, if you are missing someone, I think it's helpful to know that scientifically you can't actually create or extinguish life, you can only change its form.

"So if you are grieving someone you loved very much, look to science and just remember when you boil the kettle and steam comes out, it doesn't mean the water has gone."

For most weddings, the father of the bride will walk down the aisle with their daughter before handing her over to their husband-to-be.

Because Steve can't be here for that emotional moment, Bindi has asked her brother Robert to step in.

The youngest member of the Irwin clan says he is honoured to be given such an important role in Bindi's wedding.

Speaking to PEOPLE, he said: "Oh, I was just so so stoked. I was so excited and really honoured for her to ask me to walk her down the aisle.

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"I think it's going to be such a wonderful day, such a great celebration. Chandler is absolutely perfect. I can't fault him, he's awesome."

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Bindi added: "It'll be really important that Robert walks me down the aisle.

"I'm always so grateful that Robert is there, and he has been such a big part of my life and he's always stepped up and been the one to give me a hug when I need it and encourage me forward in life.

"So he will definitely be the one to walk me down the aisle when the time comes, and I think that will make it really special."

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