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z&k
Expert May 2011

Corsage/Boutonniere Etiquette for Godparents

z&k, on February 24, 2010 at 11:17 AM Posted in Planning 0 10

I have godparents (Catholic),fh doesn't & isn't Catholic.We are getting married in a Christian ceremony,not Catholic.I really want to give my godparents a cor./bout.,but since we aren't getting married Catholic,is this proper (how do I word this~LOL!) "Catholic" etiquette~TFAI!

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Latest activity by Lauri, on September 22, 2019 at 12:46 AM
  • cuteangelfan
    Super April 2010
    cuteangelfan ·
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    Lol..i dont know either. good question. were getting married in the Catholic church and I have godparents attending too. should i get them one too? lol..idk, sorry i couldnt help

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  • Kerin
    Super September 2010
    Kerin ·
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    Go for it! I think that if you want them to have a cor./bout. then they should. We are having a beach wedding and possibly thinking of giving my god parents each 1.

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  • Mrs. Jayjohn
    Master August 2010
    Mrs. Jayjohn ·
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    I'd do it and I'm not Catholic. There is a couple that were like my 2nd set of parents that were always there for me and my brother during my parents divorce and I'm giving them a corsag and bout.

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  • z&k
    Expert May 2011
    z&k ·
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    Cuteangelfan~I know if you get married Catholic,then you

    definitely give them to godparents.Problem becomes sticky if you get married in a Catholic church,but not a Catholic ceremony or get married in a Christian ceremony,like us...sticky!!!

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  • Esther
    Super June 2010
    Esther ·
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    I think it is a great thing to give them a cor./bout. I'm in the same situation. We are having the ceremony in my church, but it will not be a Mass. I asked my godparents to sing, and their kids are playing the cello and piano. I will be giving my godparents bout/cor to match those of my grandparents and parents. I will also be having my FG walking up and presenting both my mother and his with a single rose. Hope this helps!

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  • FMS, the barefoot wife!
    Master August 2010
    FMS, the barefoot wife! ·
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    It's totally up to you, the only people getting them in our wedding are the parents, grand parents, groomsman and the two guest book watchers. Those are my honored guest, I always assumed that honored guests get them. So it really is up to you, If you are wondering if they get one because they're your godparents, I've never heard or seen it done, but that doesn't mean you can't or have too..

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  • Foxy10
    Dedicated October 2010
    Foxy10 ·
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    I grew up in the Episcopal church so I have godparents but FH doesn't. We have discussed and since they are honored guest then they will have the extra flowers. But honestly, I think that it is whatever you want to do.

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  • Mrs shdvl
    Master July 2012
    Mrs shdvl ·
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    Is it ok with your FH to honor them with the flowers. I am honoring my grandmother, FH step grandmother, and my aunt who is like a second mother to me growning up. They are all getting flowers. Since I lost contact with my godparents I won't have them at my ceremony.

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  • Pumpkin
    VIP October 2010
    Pumpkin ·
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    I'm not Catholic, but I'm giving my godmother one. Just do what you want. As far as I'm aware, there is no etiquette about who to give them to unless they're parents, grandparents or in the wedding party. I'm giving our officiant one (FH's aunt) and anyone who speaks at the ceremony, too.

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  • L
    October 2019
    Lauri ·
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    It’s proper etiquette to honor them with at least flowers of sort. Catholic/Christian tradition says that the Godparents are an intricate part of the planning, preparation, and of the wedding- almost as family. Google it.
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