Who Gets Corsages And Boutonnieres For Wedding

WHO SHOULD RECEIVE A CORSAGE/BOUTONNIERE AT A WEDDING?

April 16, 2019

I often get asked by my couples who should receive a corsage/boutonniere at their wedding. While I truly believe that everyone should do what makes sense for them and what feels right for their big day (later-all there is no correct or wrong answer!) I do think looking at what is customary is a cracking starting point for navigating this question.

First, let's look at why flowers are even given out at weddings in the first place. Historically, flowers accept been used as gifts for symbolic purposes. A gift of flowers can be an expression of love, friendship, congratulations, encouragement, or laurels. Personal hymeneals flowers such every bit corsages and boutonnieres are given at weddings to recognize and honor the important people in your life and whatever noteworthy wedding ceremony guests. What a sentimental gesture! Small, simple, and sweet, a corsage or boutonniere is quite meaningful.

This customary tradition by and large applies to immediate family members, mainly parents and grandparents, and anyone who has a special function at your wedding, such as your officiant, a friend reading a verse form during your ceremony, or your sister giving a toast at your reception.

Near Mutual RECIPIENTS OF WEDDING CORSAGES

Female parent of the Bride/Groom

Grandmother of the Bride/Groom
Female Officiant

MOST Common RECIPIENTS OF WEDDING BOUTONNIERES

Groomsmen
Ring Bearer
Male parent of the Bride/Groom

Grandfather of the Bride/Groom
Male Officiant

OTHER Important PEOPLE TO CONSIDER

Sister/Blood brother of the Bride/Groom

Aunt/Uncle of the Bride/Groom
Step-Parent of the Bride/Groom
Speaker/Reader/Musician

Greeters/Ushers

This list is not exhaustive, but does embrace about of the key hymeneals guests and distinguished result roles. Weddings are very personal and any floral traditions, I believe, should ever exist up to the couple. Some couples don't give out any boutonnieres/corsages outside of the nuptials party and other couples have corsages + boutonnieres made for each and every guest (well, okay, I have never seen this done, but if you are considering this for your wedding I think it's a fabulous idea!).

The incredible pictures, courtesy of Chris Loring Photography, showcased in this postal service were from my own hymeneals in 2017. The beautiful florals were designed by Helen of Farmette Flowers. While always a Florist and Wedding Vendor at middle, I wanted to be a bride on my wedding ceremony day. And only a bride. It was wonderful.

And so what are your thoughts on nuptials corsages/boutonnieres? Is at that place anyone you would want to particularly give a floral piece to that is not on this list? Allow me know in the comments down beneath!