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GoodMOB
April 2018

Ok, what's a mob to do about a bouquet toss?

GoodMOB, on March 17, 2018 at 8:36 PM

Posted in Wedding Reception 44

I didn't think daughter was having a bouquet toss, but now she is, she says. I've read a lot of negative opinions on her about bouquet tossing, and I agree that it's kind of rude to the single female guests. Nothing like pointing out how they are unattached. Esp. thinking of one niece of mine, and I...

I didn't think daughter was having a bouquet toss, but now she is, she says. I've read a lot of negative opinions on her about bouquet tossing, and I agree that it's kind of rude to the single female guests. Nothing like pointing out how they are unattached. Esp. thinking of one niece of mine, and I think this custom is just Yuck.

So, lots of you on here don't like the toss, but you also don't like MOBs who try to take over their daughters' weddings. So, what's the advice here?

My guess is I have to keep my mouth shut and let this happen, even though I don't think it's very nice for some guests.

What say all of you?

44 Comments

  • Kimberly
    Devoted November 2018
    Kimberly ·
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    I don't think this issue is controversial enough for you to be concerned or have a say. We are two brides so we are having a bouquet toss, we'll toss it together. We even considered allowing men on the floor since our whole wedding is against heteronormativity. Another thing we considered was allowing all guests on the floor and that if a married person caught it, it would be considered a "blessing to their marriage". But we never considered not doing it. Offer these suggestions if you're really concerned about leaving people out or singling others out. But it's really not that offensive or rude.

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  • A
    Expert September 2019
    Anna ·
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    I would let it go for now. Being a soon to be bride myself, I have changed my mind dozens of times on various things. Chances are she will bring it up herself and then I would just ask her if she’s sure and explain your thought process. You can also suggesting asking her cousin (or single friends if she has any) what they think of it and if they would be happy to participate
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  • J
    Dedicated November 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    Omg I didn't even realize how a part of this could be uncomfortable to the single peeps! I was thinking of doing the bouquet toss only because it's a fun traditional thing but now I'm having doubts...I didn't even stop to think if I have single ladies attending my wedding...
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  • rica
    VIP September 2018
    rica ·
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    My thought is, it doesn't single out single ladies because it also includes women in relationships. Technically it could even include engaged couples because they aren't actually married yet.

    I'm in that age group where people seem to be getting engaged very often, so we have a lot of friends who are "almost there". They will have fun with it. But I can see it being uncomfortable in a different crowd.

    @OP, keep in mind that this site, although helpful, isn't the end all be all. Even though people here tend to lean one way or another, you are still free to do what you wish with those opinions.

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