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Midwest May
VIP May 2016

FDIL just texted asking a question I don't know and don't have a personal opinion on. Ladies???

Midwest May, on April 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 43

Her 12 year old daughter is a bridesmaid. She's tossing the bouquet. Her question is "Is it appropriate for daughter to be with other women trying to catch the bouquet?" I don't see a problem but what's your opinion? I don't think bride wants her daughter to do this but doesn't want to be the...

Her 12 year old daughter is a bridesmaid. She's tossing the bouquet. Her question is "Is it appropriate for daughter to be with other women trying to catch the bouquet?"

I don't see a problem but what's your opinion? I don't think bride wants her daughter to do this but doesn't want to be the meanie. But that's just a guess.

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  • Swin.
    Master June 2016
    Swin. ·
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    Yeah, I've never seen the garter thing. Sounds kinda creepy, IMO.

    But, little girls are always in it! That was my favorite part of weddings growing up.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    I caught my much older cousin's bouquet at her wedding in 1974 (I didn't look 13, but I was), I have to admit that I was thrilled, felt like a celebrity, and kept that bouquet wrapped in plastic for years. Funny, I don't remember a garter being placed on my leg, but then again, that was absolutely the right move.

    Some women find the entire tradition offensive; some women don't. If you DIL wants to include a child, I don't see any problem with it -- although I'd have a big issue with the garter placement that usually follows.

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  • Kristy
    Master November 2015
    Kristy ·
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    I didnt read the rest of the comments.. I think its totally fine! I always went as a kid.

    A kid caught my bouquet and she was SOOO thrilled! Lol and a 13 year old boy caught the garter.

    I have never heard of, nor did we do, the tradition of the guy putting the garter on the girl. Our photographer just got some group pics of us. Smiley smile

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