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Tiffany
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Are corsages still a thing?

Tiffany, on December 14, 2016 at 9:41 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 53

Hi, we are having a wedding of about 30 people in a small Italian restaurant in Williamsburg Brooklyn. I was going over all my to do lists with my mom and she said "don't forget to ask about corsages (when ordering your bouquet) for his mother and your two grandmothers!" (my mom won't be wearing one as she has allergies) is this still a thing? I don't really get it, to me it's so 80's / prom. What do you ladies think?

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Latest activity by Lauren17, on December 19, 2016 at 10:08 AM
  • Nonna T
    Master April 2014
    Nonna T ·
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    Sure it is--if you want them.

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  • RealLifeBride
    Super January 2017
    RealLifeBride ·
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    Yep. You could do nosegays instead.

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  • The Doctor
    Devoted April 2017
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    I personally don't want to do them, because they feel very prom to me.

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  • MrsSki
    Master April 2017
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    Yes! Our florist offers the option of pin on or wrist corsages as well as a smaller version of the bridesmaids' bouquets for moms/grandmothers. We're doing corsages for moms, grandmas, and my sisters (who aren't bridesmaids). It's basically a way to show they're honored guests.

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  • Erin
    Dedicated April 2017
    Erin ·
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    FH and I are doing single ivory roses with a written note for important women in our lives. I felt the same way about about corsages and it saved some money too.

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  • Nicole
    Expert October 2017
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    Yes I am doing corsages and boutonnieres from parnents/grandparents/god parents

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  • KB
    VIP December 2015
    KB ·
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    I had one for my grandmother. She is 89 and to her it still meant something. MIL didn't want any flowers and my mother asked for a flower to add to her hair do. So I think it is whatever you/the important women in your life want.

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  • Mrs. Mac
    Master July 2016
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    I think it's all a matter of personal preference. I feel like they look a bit out-dated and we didn't do them, but to each their own!

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  • Fitz
    Master August 2018
    Fitz ·
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    Sure is.

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  • Courtney
    Dedicated May 2017
    Courtney ·
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    We're doing corsages. It's completely up to you.

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  • Meghan S.
    Super June 2017
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    We chose not to do them. I do like the idea of giving them a single flower!

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  • StokedToBeASaucier
    Master September 2017
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    Corsages are still a thing! We opted out of corsages for the mom's and grandma's and decided to get them small bouquets instead because I am not a fan of corsages. You could also opt out of them entirely!

    Edit: spelling

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  • APZ
    VIP March 2017
    APZ ·
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    Lots of people still use them (or another variations of flowers) to honor loved ones at their weddings. It also helps point out family members to your guests. With a group that small, I expect that everyone in attendance will know who the moms and grandmas are.You certainly do not have to- especially if your budget does not allow. Other options include a boutonniere (like the guys wear) to pin on their dress, or a small bouquet or even a single stem flower to carry down the aisle..

    I'm kind of with you on the corsage thing being outdated, but my mom specifically requested one or a small bouquet because she did not want to pin anything on the lace of her dress.

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  • Page
    VIP May 2017
    Page ·
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    I opted out of doing them. While it's nice to do for them I don't feel that it's necessary.

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  • S&P
    Master January 2017
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    The florist said most people don't do them anymore and my mom couldn't care less, but FH's mom said she wanted one when we asked her so corsages for everyone (moms, FH's step mom, my grandmother)

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  • TimeLadyErika
    Master May 2017
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    I'm doing them but they will be pinned on rather than on the wrist. My mom is wearing hers in her hair.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    I chose not to do them because I don't love the look - but I did ask all of the moms about it first! I wanted to make sure they didn't feel like I was slighting them so I asked if they would prefer to hold a nosegay or a single stem, and they both said they didn't need anything!

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  • N
    Master December 2016
    Nancy ·
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    1950s-60s vibe to them.

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  • AnonymousBride
    Expert April 2017
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    My florist said ultimately it's up to me, but between corsage and a boutonnière he recommended a boutonnière. In case my mother/grandmother wanted to wear a specific piece of jewelry the corsage would hide it on their wrist.

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  • Runawaybride
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    We're doing them. But our "flowers" are made from the pages of books by an awesome Etsy seller. So our corsages will be made from texts that are meaningful to our mothers and grandmothers. Same with our fathers' and my grandfather's bouts. And of course all of the wedding party pieces. So I guess I'm hoping that even if they're cheesy and outdated, they'll make our mothers and grandmothers feel special and they'll be a nice keepsake after the wedding.

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