Wedding Corsages

[jmarie]

Are wedding corsages a must ?

[Beth]

I don't think so, especially in a nice but less formal setting like you have been talking about.

[leebee]

I'd say no--but then to me, nothing is a "must." It's also fun to do something non-traditional--a fresh daisy growing next to the venue, or a pretty leaf from a nearby tree. Or something that has meaning to the couple. IMO, everything in the wedding should be designed to make people happy--not in the, "I guess we have to do the money dance to keep Aunt Sylvia happy" sense. In the, "Boy, this sure makes me happy!" sense.

[jmarie]

Well, since we are a little more casual than had she married in a church, I am comfortable with NOT wearing a corsage and after getting on the wedding bee website, I am really happy about this decision. I am, apparently, not the only mother who didn't like the idea of corsages.

I AM comfortable with the bride giving us (me and two grandmothers)a rose as they leave the area. Settled and I do thank you both for your support!!!!!

[BucknellAlum]

I actually am not familiar with wedding corsages in a formal or informal wedding. I think the mothers spend a lot of time and $ on their dresses and would not necessarily want to pin on a big corsage. Boutonierres for the med, yes.

[Anne]

I AM comfortable with the bride giving us (me and two grandmothers)a rose as they leave the area.

That is a truely lovely idea. I like it much better than corsages.