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I don't like corsages on anyone because it reminds me of highschool prom. I've never seen bridesmaids with corsages, usually if they have flowers it's a bouquet.
I think it's good for them to have something to hold, even if it's not a bouquet, because it might look awkward for them if they don't know what to do with their hands.
I think the bouquets just make them stand out a bit more. And some people like to get corsages for their mom and FMIL to help them 'pop' out of the crowd too. We're not doing that, but we're doing bouquets anyhow as since the girls are wearing tea length dresses (their choice) I don't want them to seem too 'casual' looking.
i like the idea of the corsages, but like another poster mentioned the bouquets make the girls stand out a little bit more which is nice.
I've always like bouquets as a bridesmaid because it gave me something to do with my hands during the ceremony. Love the idea of corsages though, but I'd probably get a little bridezilla and tell my girls how they needed to hold their hands through the ceremony. The girls would be able to wear the corsages throughout the reception too, which is nice.
My BM bouquets are a similar but smaller version of mine!
I'm not of fan of corsages for anyone, any reason. Plus, boquets give them something to do with their hands, and if they are nervous, its a great way to hide it!
Gosh so much to think about! Wedding planning is so much work!
I'm not a fan of corsages because 1) they never stay in place they are so hard to pin correctly and some end up flopping over if they don't have a strong enough fabric to pin too. Which then means pinning it to your bra strap which is a pain. 2) When people go to hug you they get crunched in the middle.
I'm a fan of bouqets. I've always taken my bouqets home and put them in a vase and get to look at it for a few more days.
I'm also not a fan of corsages. The whole idea of them is weird to me and makes me think of prom, (although I asked my date not to get me one because I didn't like it then either).
Bouquets help decorate the table they're sitting at, or the head table. It seems that you'd save money on a corsage- but you probably aren't because you will spend it elsewhere.
If you really want to go that route, how about attaching a corsage to a purse. The purse can be their gift- they have something to hold and you get the flower aspect.
Or parasols.
Or balloons.
i like bouquets because, like bubbly d said, it gives your hands something to do when you're standing up there in front of everyone.
Personally I don't like the idea of corsages either, but if you were looking to do something that would be easy for them to hold, you could do a pomander. (flower ball) I LOVE pomanders... I think it's something different, and if they need their hands for something, you can always slip the ribbon around your wrist!
I've been planning DIY fabric flower bouquets since we got engaged....but just 2 days ago decided to do fabric flower corsages and parasols! As a fidgeter myself, I wanted my BMs to have something to hold but hate how after the ceremony the bouquets get tossed on a table and forgotten. So! Now they can wear the corsages all night (if they want) and use the parasols for a little shade during our outdoor lakeside ceremony. I've found a bunch of photos online and think it looks super cute!! Also, I was making the flowers as something they can keep and think a corsage will get more milage in the future than a biuquet. I'm planning on going with a size that can later get stitched to a sweater or handbag like a brooch=)
I am a bridesmaid in a wedding this year and will be wearing a corsage. I am really not a fan!
I guess I'm in the minority here, but I look like corsages for bridesmaids...wrist corsages that is! My bouquet is a Princess Lasertron, and we couldn't justify the cost of five felt flower bouquets, so my four bridesmaids are wearing Lasertron wrist corsages. The other 'women of honour' (mums and grandmums) are wearing pinned corsages, and all the men have button boutonnieres. Her corsages (pinned or wrist) are in NO WAY like a cheap prom corsage, and the best part is they can be re-purposed as accessories after the wedding.
In addition to the corsages we have fabric flower pomanders. I guess it's pretty easy to tell that I do not like real flowers.
In terms of "but what will they do with their hands if they don't carry a bouquet?"...well, the same thing that the men do! You never hear anyone get anxious about what the groomsmen will do with their hands, so I don't really see why it's an issue for bridesmaids. Of course, there are plenty of alternatives: parasols, fans, lanterns, holy books, balloons, clutches, personal mementos, or whatever.
Some people have said that they'd like that they could wear their corsage during the reception, but for me, that's why I wouldn't like a corsage. I'd feel obligated to wear it but be annoyed that it was getting in the way. So it's obvious that people's opinions differ, so maybe you should ask or think about what your girls would want.
Well I think my sisters would prefer bouquets. So I'll just humor them. That's fine. Thanks for all the input!
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I just had a big debate with my FMIL about bouquets or corsages for the bridesmaids. What are you doing? Is it really unusual to use corsages for bridesmaids?