Corsage for the readers?

michellep1

We are having each of FI's sisters do a reading at the ceremony, as well as one of my high school friends.  Our florist suggested that we give them each a corsage, sort of a way to signal that they're part of the wedding and special.  Our grandmothers will get them as well as our aunts.

Personally, I hate corsages.  I think they're bulky, unnecessary, outdated, & itchy.  I really hate any time I have to wear them & took off my prom ones probably within an hour of putting them on.  So I can't see myself giving these 3 girls corsages to wear when I absolutely hate them, it seems like giving them a burden instead of something to differentiate them in a nice way.

Can anyone think of anything else that might be appropriate to give them for the day-of?  Does everyone else like to wear corsages and I'm just being irrational? 

DrPB2b13

What if you gave them just a single flower to hold/carry?  That way it's not something they have to feel like they're stuck with (they can leave it on their seat/at their plate) but it's a nice gesture.  It's probably also cheaper than having a corsage made

tigurlily

Are you talking the kind on your wrist or the kind you pin to your jacket or shirt or whatever?  Would it make a difference to you, one kind vs the other?

Otherwise... while I don't particularly enjoy wearing them either, I think you probably should get them one... maybe say something like, well, I personally don't like wearing them, so if you don't want to, fine, but here it is.

HarperBargo

My florist offered up the suggestion of a flower for their hair or just one flower that goes on a bracelet. 

courtneyclare103

What about a flower for their hair? That would be cute.

And for some weird reason, I love wearing corsages. A couple of years ago myself and another teacher were the Homecoming sponsors and when she ordered the corsages for the girls on Homecoming Court, I made her order me one too! Haha.

Zimsgirl

What about a bout? My sister did guest book for my cousin's wedding a few years ago and got one

kelsey+brandon

We're having a small coursage for our reader (who is FI's sister).

We'll also have one for our programs and guest book attendants (who are my two younger female cousins that aren't bridesmaids).

I think it's something nice to set them apart from everyone else. You could also give them a small nosegay to carry (smaller than MOB and MOG) if you wanted to go that route.

midgedenver

We got corsages for our mothers and they were made from scraps of my wedding dress. I got them for $15 each on Etsy and they are amazing!!