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Deirdre
Super March 2018

Corsages for my sisters?

Deirdre, on September 19, 2017 at 10:59 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 26
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I have 2 sisters who are 15 and 11 years older than me (same parents). Our mom died when I was 9 and they helped take care of me after she died. They are not in my BP, but I'm having them do a reading. Do I get them corsages? MOG and my step mom are getting them (my dad remarried when I was 12 and my step mom is a huge part of my life). My WP says I don't have to, but I feel I should do something to acknowledge them as important women in my life who helped raise me, and I thought giving them a corsage would be a nice way to do that on my wedding day. Should I go for it despite my WP's thoughts? Is it weird to give corsages to female family not parents or grandparents (we have no living grandparents, so that's not a factor for us, but I know people do it for grandmas). Is this a situation where I can just do what I want?

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Latest activity by Jo, on September 21, 2017 at 9:23 AM
  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    Not weird at all. I'd say go with your heart and get the corsages.

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    I think your idea sounds like a lovely gesture. I'd do it.

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  • MrsB
    VIP June 2017
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    Absolutely. If you want to get them corsages, get them corsages. We got H's sisters' corsages, and they were not in our wedding party.

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  • Sara P.
    VIP October 2018
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    Do it.

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    Devoted March 2018
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    Go with your heart and do it.

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  • Mrs. Haug
    Devoted June 2018
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    I think that would be a nice thing to do. Nothing wrong with it and they would probably be happy about that.

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  • MrsRushinin2018
    VIP September 2018
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    Get the corsages! I don't think you'd ever regret doing something sweet for the women who had a huge impact in your life

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  • Michelle
    Devoted October 2017
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    I think that is a great way to honor the role they've played in your life. We are getting my brother a boutonniere even though he's not a groomsman. You could have them pinned versus wrist if you wanted to distinguish them, or get whatever their preference is.

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  • FutureMrs.Lucas
    VIP September 2018
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    Personally I would do it!! I think it will be a very thoughtful gesture!

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  • JerseyGirl
    Master May 2017
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    We did corsages for our moms, my grandmother (she was the only grandparent in attendance) and DH's sister (she is the only girl out of five boys). I say do it!

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  • Susan
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    I would!

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  • Candace
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    Candace ·
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    Do it, you may not have to do it, but it sounds like it's really on your heart to include them in this. Go with your heart on this one.

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  • Amy
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    My FH's sisters will have corsages; I wanted to have them in the BP but it would've made for too many people. It's a lovely gesture; nothing strange about it at all.

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  • VC
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    A friend of mine recently got married, and she bought corsages for those who were doing the readings.

    I think it's a nice gesture they'll definitely appreciate!

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  • Amanda
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    I would Smiley smile

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  • Maggie
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    I think that's a beautiful idea! Do it!!

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  • Chelsey
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    I think they would be honored if you did. I'm sure they were happy to not be bridesmaids. lol

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  • Kelly
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    I say do it. My older sister is 18 years older than me. She's in the bridal party but if she wasn't I would be doing something special like that for her

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  • Nonna T
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    Absolutely! Very sweet Smiley smile

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    Sandra ·
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    Go for it .

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