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I had my florist plan for corsages for the mothers and grandmothers when preparing my quote - but I plan to ask all the moms and grandmothers if they actually want to wear one, and if they don't that's fine. I think it's a nice way to distinguish them, but I think some people don't like corsages because they seem old-fashioned or prom-like. You can also do pin-on corsages, but some people don't like those because they don't want to poke holes in the fabric of their dress or blouse. I also went to a wedding where the bride's mother carried a very small bouquet during the ceremony, instead of wearing a corsage.
@GreenGables: Thank you for the great ideas! I think I like the idea of a corsage or pin better than a small bouquet. I suppose the pin-on corsage would be something like a boutonniere?
@hunnybee123: Yes, it's basically worn like a boutonniere, but it's usually bigger and more lush - though you could have a simpler one that is similar in style to a boutonniere. Google some images of "pin on corsage" and you'll see lots of different ideas and examples. :-)
My Mother, MIL, and grandmothers on both sides wore pin on corsages. They were sort of like what my Father, FIL and grandfathers wore but were a little bit bigger and prettier :)
I love Tussy mussy's instead of corsages. Pin on corsages can be difficult on lightweight or sheer fabrics.
Our moms wore wrist corsages, and DH's grandmother wore a pin-on corsage. They all really enjoyed having some flowers to wear.
@linguo42: I would think that my mother and FI's mother would like it too, because it seems like a special detail.
We are doing this...they will be a wrist corsage attached to a bracelet that they can then keep to remind them of the special day :D
I'm not a fan of corsages so our moms carried nosegay bouquets (basically just a mini bouquet).
Here's my moms. Don't mind the tears...
We are planning on ordering 8! MOB, MOG, SMOB x2, 2 grandmothers, 2 special honorary grandmothers. Now I'm thinking maybe I should ask them first if they want one? I sort of wanted them to be a bit of a surprise on the day though. Hmm.
I am making mini-bouquets for our mothers, and wrist corsages for our grandmothers
My mom wanted a wrist corsage, so my mom and MIL both had them. Grandmothers had pin on corsages (like a boutenier).
ETA My mom specifically said she did not want a bouquet, else I'd have made her a bouquet instead.
both moms, two grandmothers, a slew of "aunties" and "uncles" will all wear a corsage or bout. per my mother. =P
ummm..I don't think so. I can't remember ever seeing moms with corsages so but maybe I just didn't pay attention!? lol
My Mom and FMIL are carrying simple trumpet tulips and our grandmothers are carrying single roses. I also saw this which I LOVE and would do, but my mom is a jewelery fanatic and will probably have all of this planned out! I PERSONALLY couldn't fathom putting holes in formal wear!
All of ours are wearing pin-ons. They don't like the look of wrist corsages, they feel like they get in the way. So we compromised.
When I meet with florist, I had them quote me but with pin-on as we figured the moms will probably feel uncomfortable having the thing on the wrist all day long. (our wedding is unfortunately running all-day-long)
One of them suggest to use magnets. Instead of doing pin-on, they have this magnetic thing that can take place of the pin so it won't ruin the expensive dress the moms have. Basically the magnet will be front and back so it will stay there like a pin without poking a hole.
Something like this:
http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Wedding-Flowers/Corsage-Boutonnieres/Corsage-Magnet-5-Sets
I voted yes, but I wouldn't necessarily say they should wear one. It's just nice to include them that way if they want to. If they don't, then no worries!
I voted yes too. I think the mothers like to feel special on the wedding day.
We are providing a wildflower corsage or Boutonnière for all our elderly guests (80+) and a special corsage for our mothers.
For my fall themed wedding I had these pin-on brooches for all the moms, aunts, and grandmothers. They loved it because it didn't matter what color they wore and wasn't too big and became a keepsake after.
I used these for groomsmen, fathers, and uncles.
Saved on the florist bill too!
I'm going to include them. Feels like a nice gesture that the moms/grandmas would appreciate, no matter how "prom-y" it might feel.
However, I'm DIYing my flowers and am not certain how that would work with corsages (or boutonnières for the men, now that I think about it). I really love the bracelet with the flower on it from above (posted by @MilksMom). What a great idea--and very DIYable. Does anyone have any other DIY corsage ideas?
Ours won't. We're not big flower people and I'm not fussy on the aesthetic of it.
I think our Mums will wear corsages. MIL is really set on at least the grandparents wearing corsages/bouts.
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Hi, I recently learned that the mother of the bride and groom sometimes wear a corsage . How many of you will be doing this?