Corsages and Boutonnieres for Family Members

I think so yes ... but not everybody feels that way .. they are special people in your lives just saying

They are not mandatory. We got a corsage for FH's grandma because she is the last living grandparent; our mothers declined corsages. I ordered silk boutonnieres for the guys because I got a deal, otherwise I would of passed on those as well. Its a nice touch, but definitely not necessary.

I think it would save us a lot of money if we went without them, but I don't want them to feel left out. :/

They aren't mandatory, but they may be appreciated. Talk with your florist when you go and be open about your budget and how much you are willing and able to spend. Certain flowers will be cheaper than others and they don't have to be big or over the top.

I've never heard of anyone doing this. [But we aren't doing any flowers at all.]

Not mandatory but I think it's a nice gesture to make them feel special

If budget is an issue consider making your own. My aunt made ours.

Not mandatory but I for sure wanted them. My mother didn't want a corsage so we got the mothers nose gay bouquets, wrist corsages for the grandmas, bouts for the fathers, and a bout for grandpa

Not mandatory but definitely nice. My mom things corsages look old and dated and she doesn't really want me to do it. But I know that FMIL will really appreciate the recognition, as will FH's grandma, so we are still doing it. If my mom doesn't want to wear it, it won't bother me.

We are doing corsages for the moms, mainly because FH's mom likes attention and he thought it would make her happy. My mom (and dad) both explicitly told us to spend our money on other things. His dad seems neutral, so there will be no father bouts

Not mandatory, but a really nice gesture that can mean a lot to them. My grandmother is always super excited to get one at a grandkids wedding, she's so proud!

It's not mandatory but it is a nice gesture. We are doing it.

We skipped all bouts and corsages, but I did ask our parents first if they were ok with it! I also offered the moms the option of doing small nosegays or a single flower stem, but they both agreed they didn't need to carry anything.

I don't think it is mandatory but we are doing it for all of the above mentioned guests!

Not mandatory but they are all relatively inexpensive.

Just ask them if it's something they'd like.

I am getting them but it's probably not mandatory

We are doing parents and grandparents. It is not mandatory.

No.

I think it's pretty common. Those people are a huge part of the day in a lot of cases. They should stand apart from the other guests. Maybe see if your florist can make small ones using a less expensive flower. It doesn't have to be anything fancy.