Bridal Party Flowers

elff20

So my mom and me got into an argument over picking up the bridal party flowers the day of the wedding. Were getting our hair and make-up done at the hotel which is 10-15min from where the reception is going to be.  I had asked her if she would meet the florist at the reception hall to get the flowers and she flipped out. She said she won't do it and its the groomsmen/grooms side of the family responsibility to get the flowers.

I was just appaled that she said no and she also said she doesn't want to mis anything. I said in the time you go get the flowers I won't even be dressed or have my make-up done. The ceremony starts at 3p and hair and make-up must be done by 1. get the flowers and come back I don't see the big deal.

Anyways I did ask one of my bridesmaids because she is not getting her hair done at the hotel just her make-up and litterally she lives 5 min from the reception hall.

I just want to know what is the proper etiquette for picking up the wedding flowers the day of the wedding? 

abbeylynne06

I had no idea there was any ettiquette about it.  Our florist just dropped the bouquets off at the church while we were getting ready.

Julz629

Ditto PP.  I didn't know there was an etiquette.  Just do what makes the most sense.  Your mom might have been unreasonable, but you found a solution, so no worries.

boogerbearoriginal

There is no 'proper etiquette' just do whatever makes sense logistically to either have someone pick them up or have them delivered.

What your Mom is probably thinking of is the old tradition of the grooms family paying for some of the flowers. But I doubt that extends to who actually goes and picks the flowers up.  Maybe she's concerned about getting herself ready, etc. and not wanting to be overwhlemed that morning?

Regardless its not a big deal - just have whoever can take 10 mins to drive over there pick them up.

corinne2010

I was not aware of any proper etiquette on this. Its just whoever is available should pick them up. You might also want to check with your florist because most florists deliver the flowers to the church or ceremony site free of charge.

cmkuno

If it's that close, maybe the florist would just make two stops.  Mine is dropping bouquets, bouts and corsages off at once location, centerpieces at another.  No extra charge.