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Bump. I think you can get flowers for yourself. If you want to get flowers for you mom ,step mom and FMIl im sure they will appreciate them but i dont think its necessary to.

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We are getting simple spray rose wrist corsages for our moms (2) grandmas(3) and his sister(1)

simple single rose boutineers for FH (1) dads (2) my brothers (3)

Honestly we could do with out them but my mom wanted one and I wanted the ring bearer (my brother) to have one so.... lol

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I could do simple corsages and boutineers in white/cream that wouldnt clash no matter what these people show up in.....

I'm no CP, but doing something simple for the mom's would be good. We did corsages for moms and grandmothers and boutonnieres for dads. We skipped the bouts for grandfathers because they really don't care (but would be upset if their wives didn't get flowers).

Thanks Devon - I waited a few pages and didnt see one. I will hop back over

Centerpeices Amazing (as always) response on the chat post - that I also posted this too.....

This is an easy one, Erin. As for who gets flowers, lets start with the mothers. You have several choices on what to give them, but all mothers (and usually grandmothers) should receive some type of floral piece. It's a way to honor them and visually distinguish them as VIPs. Now, you can give them a wrist corsage (built on a variety of wristbands from elastic to rhinestone), a pin-on corsage (although I highly recommend the magnetic variety -- no holes in nice clothes), a small bouquet, or a single, long stemmed flower (usually a rose or a calla lily). The important thing to remember is that every lady who has filled a maternal role to either the bride or the groom should be honored with a floral piece (some brides have issues with their step-mothers and don't want them to have one. I always tell them that this will just increase the drama. Give them a corsage and enjoy your wedding day. It doesn't have to be as expensive or elaborate as the MOB's piece, but she does need to receive something). If one of the moms has a larger than normal wrist (you know what I'm trying to say), point that out to your florist when you order your pieces. We want the ladies to wear pieces that fit them comfortably.

As for colors, if you have three women who will not tell you what they're wearing (what is that about?), keep it simple and go with pieces made with ivory or white flowers (and tell your florist to go easy on the white/ivory ribbon and heavier on the greenery. Too many corsages look like prom pieces, IMO). They go with everything, and the florist has quite a few varieties of flowers to choose from. Honestly, it's the easiest thing to do. It will end the game of the mystery of the dresses, and whatever they're wearing, they'll photograph beautifully with the ivory/white corsages.

Bouts...typically, they go to the groom, the BM, the GM, the FOB, the FOG, any stepfathers, and all grandfathers. You don't have to spend a lot on bouts. For everyone, except the groom, a simple rosebud with greenery is totally acceptable. Whatever you choose, make sure the groom's bout is bigger or features a nicer flower. It should coordinate with his attendants' pieces, but there's nothing wrong with making his special. As for color, you can go with ivory/white (the same as the women), or you can use a flower that has one of your accent wedding colors. Honestly, I'd just go with ivory/white and keep it simple.

If the guys in the wedding party can agree on pocket squares (I love that look, btw), you'll save yourself some money. Still, I would get a bout for the groom, the dads, and any grandfathers.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you need any more info (and you don't have to beg...ever).