or just immediate family? Also do the two Mums get a special one? Please help, havn't got the foggiest!
2007-04-04 05:11:23 · 30 answers · asked by sarah p 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You can give them to whoever you wish, there is no law! It's your wedding so do what you want. Traditionally the mothers have special ones but it's entirely up to you. Good luck!
2007-04-04 07:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right, your question cannot be answered 100% as you don't say where you are from and by the sound of your answers what is correct in this matter varies from area to area. I am in Scotland. In Scotland ONLY the wedding party are given buttonholes from the couple. That is The groom, bestman and ushers receive a buttonhole, usually the groom is either a white carnation or rose. Here in Scotland if is kilts then the people mentioned get heather and often the groom and bestman to be different get a thistle but that's optional. The two mums would get a corsage and usually beforehand you would show the florist a swatch of the colour they are wearing or descibe the colour as near as possible. Naturally bridesmaids and flower girls have their own bouquests. As i don't know where you are posting from don't know if this helps. If you add on where you are from I am sure there will be people with great expertise who will tell you the correct proceedure where you live.
2007-04-05 21:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Mat Urity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Moms should get a special corsage. The dads should get a special buttonhole. The minister, and everybody in the wedding party should have something.....guys would have a buttonhole and the females should have corsages. But the audience doesn't need to be given those.
2007-04-04 12:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is tradition for just immediate family, and the parents would wear a special one..
I'm having my mum wear a corsage opposed to a buttonhole.. thought that was something a bit different to do for her, as either of our parents are coming to our wedding, only her.
So its completely up to you..
Good luck planning the wedding!
2007-04-05 10:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥PinkBoo - TTC #1♥ஐ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, traditional carnations or gerberas which look much more modern and funky work out the cheapest. Make sure special members of the service (mother of bride & groom, siblings etc etc) Have a special corsage instead so they stand out.
If you are on a budget then just get the corsages. Most guest would not expect any thing as fancy as that and would understand they are just for the 'special' members.
2007-04-04 17:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by gellygoggles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm doing them for immediate family (father and brother) the groom and best man and for the groom's brother in law and my grandfather. I am doing nice corsages for the mothers. Have a chat with a decent florist, they can advise you about flowers and styles etc, and who needs what. I hope all goes well, but don't let them talk you into unnecessary flowers...for example, the registry office that I am getting married in already has flower displays up, so I am not wasting money on decorating a venue that doesn't need it. I don't care that their flowers won't match my colour scheme as I'll only be there for about 15 minutes anyway!!
2007-04-05 07:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the buttonholes are just for the mothers, the groomsmen, and say you have your grandparents or someone special, then them too. Dont try to get one for every single person at the church.
2007-04-04 12:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi yes you get ones for your immediate family, and your suppose to buy a bouquet of flowers for the mums and give them these when the gifts for your bridesmaids, Ushers and page boys are being given out. The mums just get the same button hole as everyone else aswell as a bouqeut of flowers.
2007-04-04 15:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buttonholes = corsages or bouttonniers (I can't spell it)?
If that's the case, the wedding party and "distinguished guests". For me, this included mothers and fathers of the bride and groom, my grandparents, my stepmother, and my best friend, who wasn't in the actual wedding party but was pretty much the maid of honor, in all but the "up front" sense of the word.
2007-04-04 12:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bride and grooms mother, father and grandparents..the groom, best man and groomsmen..the ushers and ring bearer..
The person that stands at the guest book and the one that give the rice, bubbles or such out..and those who will be serving the cake at your reception..
As well as the pastor, preacher or person performing the ceremony..
The mums should be different and more special than the grandmothers..
Hope this helps..
2007-04-04 12:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by Havin' a good day.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋