Who gives honored guests their corsage/boutonniere?

k&n62517

Hi All!

I was making a list of who I want to honor at my wedding with corsages and boutonnieres (our grandparents mostly). I began wondering how to get these guests their flowers. It's easy to get them to our parents and siblings because they will be there early but our grandparents will just be arriving on time for the ceremony. 

I can't come out in my gown and give them out. So what do I do? Have them brought back to my dressing area to give them to them personally? Have a different family member give them out? 

I apologize if this should be something obvious, but I tried to research it and couldn't really find anything. I obsess over the small details like this that maybe don't even occur to others. It's in my nature. 

Thanks in advance for responses!

Knottie1456058884

A lot of times the flower shop will bring flowers to multiple locations.

I am going to have my parents give the corsages and boutonnières to our grandparents.  You could also have a groomsmen or bridesmaid give them to your grandparents when your grandparents arrive.  Ask your grandparents to arrive a half hour early...they might want to get a pre look at you, or settle in the ceremony area early.

SP29

Knottie1456058884 said:

A lot of times the flower shop will bring flowers to multiple locations.

I am going to have my parents give the corsages and boutonnières to our grandparents.  You could also have a groomsmen or bridesmaid give them to your grandparents when your grandparents arrive.  Ask your grandparents to arrive a half hour early...they might want to get a pre look at you, or settle in the ceremony area early.

You may have to pay for additional delivery though.

Personally, I would ask someone in your WP or one of your parents to give the corsage/boutonniere to your grandparents. When they arrive at the ceremony is fine. Or, you could ask if they wouldn't mind arriving a 10-15 mins early in order to come visit you before the ceremony, where you could give them their flowers and have a nice moment with your grandparents.

STARMOON44

Anyone who is around. I don't think you need a particular plan in place for this.

ernursej

I've seen weddings where the flowers were brought to the church and then those that were getting something had to come and grab.

MobKaz

Where are you getting your flowers?  The florist delivered some flowers to our church, and she stayed to make sure all appropriate guests received their flowers. 

ILoveBeachMusic

If you have a day of coordinator or wedding planner he or she would do that.

justsie

I can't remember which but my mom and planner both ended up handing some out, they were in the bridal suite and I don't remember who grabbed what but they all ended up being passed out. 

downtondiva

My florist delivered whatever was for me, my mom, and my MOH to the house, where I was getting ready, and brought everything else to the venue. I don't know whether the florist distributed everything or the venue took care of it, but it got done. Don't overthink this.

Jen4948

I would ask a day of coordinator to do it if all the flowers are delivered to the venue.

k&n62517

Thank you all for sharing your personal experiences and advice! I just wasn't sure if there was a rule for this in place or if it was impersonal to have someone else do it. I feel better about having our parents do it now. Thanks! 

ahoywedding

Personally I love the idea of asking your grandparents to come a few minutes early so you can have a little time with them...that might make for sweet photos as well!

The wedding I've been in as a BM, we just handed out the flowers to the grandparents when they arrived. Your parents giving their parents flowers would also be a very sweet moment!