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Corsages and Boutonnieres a must?

Morgan, on March 13, 2015 at 10:36 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

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Is giving parents and grandparents corsages and boutonnieres a must? Issue is, I have my grandparents, my mom, my step dad. He has his parents, both sets of grandparents. Looking at how expensive these are, I didn't want to spend unnecessary money. Advice?

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Latest activity by MrsM., on March 13, 2015 at 11:42 AM

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Morgan · on March 13, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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THANK YOU!
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Super March 2015
Charla · on March 13, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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I don't think they are required. It's just something to make them feel and look special. But, if most of your guest list already knows who they are, it's definitely not needed.
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Catherine · on March 13, 2015 at 10:56 AM
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It's definitely not a requirement, but they are so easy to make. I just really love fresh flowers, so anywhere I can possibly think to add them I'm going to. And, all you need is one flower per piece and some greenery. My FH boutonniere is going to be made out of western red cedar sprigs and a western red cedar cone, totally free. Depending on when your wedding is you can find free flowers everywhere.
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Maltese · on March 13, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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Not a must but definitely a nice gesture...I thought about not giving the guys bouts as they will ultimately take off their jackets at the reception and that will flower will probably end up being destroyed instantly, but in the end I did it. And they weren't all that expensive anyway
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jenna_ · on March 13, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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We skipped it. we only did bouts for the wedding party, officiant and my dad, who walked me down the aisle. (so basically, only people that were IN the wedding.) the mothers, grandparents and other parents didn't get anything. nobody complained or cared.
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SnappyLove2015 · on March 13, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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Nothing is a must anymore. If its an expense you'd rather save on then save. We are skipping them all together. Not even doing bouts for the groom or groomsmen. No need. FMIL and my mother both actually said don't get them a corsage. Made that easier too.
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onawho · on March 13, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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Nope!

I am not. The only people getting flowers are: myself, FH, MOH and BM.

Then the tables will have small vases with flowers.

I am only having 40 guests
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Tammy · on March 13, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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No they are not a must.
FH and I were in the same mind set as @ Maltese. The guys will just take off their jackets and the flowers will be destroyed. We opted for pocket squares for the guys instead.
We are doing wrist corsages for the mother's but only because we got them fancy bracelets they can use for keepsakes later.
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MrsM. · on March 13, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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LOL. Sorry, I know they are not a must, but I think my FMIL's head would explode if I told her I wouldnt be providing them for the her and the grandmothers. My mom and I both agree that are outdated and a little tacky....but FMIL is already upset with me for some "traditions" i am forgoing. Ring Bearer for instance.

ETA: I got fake ones for about $5 a piece from afloral.com, and have seen them for $2 or $3 at hobby lobby.
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