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Corsages and special acknowledgement for non-family?

Michelle, on June 24, 2019 at 2:41 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

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Hi!

Originally we had planned to just give corsages for both the mothers. His mother felt we needed to do something for his brother's girlfriend (they've been together over 5 years), so we discussed a different colored corsage for her.

Recently (actually since I picked a bridal party) I am having major guilt because I did not make my childhood best friend a BM. I do love her - we are still friends, but she's more like family. We meet up 1-2x per year, and otherwise don't really talk. (I live in another state). My BMs are my closest friends who have been there for my adult self.

Now she is co-hosting my bridal shower with my mom and godmother (not sure if she's ever met godmother before, but possible). None of my friends live in that state, and I've been away for half my life, so she will be my only friend there.

I have thought about giving her a corsage at the wedding, maybe inviting her to when we get our nails done? I'm not sure if that would be weird or not.

I'm also thinking of giving my godmother a corsage.

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on June 26, 2019 at 7:02 AM

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Melle · on June 24, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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I feel like you don't necessarily need to acknowledge her with a corsage at your wedding. Just giving her some other thank you gift for everything she's done is nice though.
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Waldy · on June 24, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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I don't think a corsage is necessary, but I think if you invited her to do your nails together or even hair/makeup, it would be a nice gesture. My FSIL didn't make me a bridesmaid in her wedding to my FBIL (my FH and FBIL are brothers), but she did invite me to get my hair and makeup done and partake in getting ready mimosas at the salon with them. It was really nice, especially since my FH and I weren't engaged at the time. I also didn't really know many of the my FBIL/FH's friends or my FSIL's friends, TBH, so it was some nice quality time with people I'm likely to run into again in the future.
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Michaela · on June 24, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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I like what Melle said about giving her an extra gift for helping with the bridal shower. I also like your idea of inviting her to get her nails done with your Bridesmaids. Then your old BBF and your new BBFs can become friends
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Clíodhna · on June 26, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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Hi there Michelle
I would agree with the previous posters. A thank you gift and heartfelt note for helping with the shower would be sufficient. If you really wanted to give her a corsage, you can do this!
It would be a nice idea to have her join in some of the pre-wedding prep and come to get her nails done also. She can meet the other BMs and you can get to spend some extra time with her!
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