Corsages & Bout's

fxy19rxy

Hi there! I know that the groom, gm's, Fathers & Grandfathers get bout's. I also know that the Mothers & Grandmothers get corsages. My FI & I each have an Aunt that is special to us. My question is: if we give corsages to both Aunts does that mean we need to give bout's to their husbands (our uncles)? Also, we have a friend marrying us, should he get a bout. as well? Thank you.

ac_in_dc

As long as you don't have any other aunts in attendance, I think it's fine to give them to the aunts and not the uncles. If you want to give one to the officiant, that's fine, but if he/she is in a vestment or similar it may not be appropriate.

Brie2010

Don't pick and choose aunts.  If you give a corsage to one, you have to give one to all of them otherwise there will be hurt feelings.  If you only have the one aunt on each side, it's fine, but if there are more please don't play favorites.  I'd give one to the friend as well.  Bouts are pretty cheap so it's not a huge deal.

Soon-to-be Mrs. Vogt

Are the aunts playing a special role in your wedding(Greeters or readers maybe)? If yes, then it's fine to give them just the corsage. If they're acting as host couples with your uncles, then the uncles should have bouts too. I agree with what Brie said - if you have other aunts in attendance, either all or none should get corsages. Feelings WILL get hurt (unless your special aunts are playing a role in the wedding). I would give your friend a bout. I think it's a nice thank-you gesture, and you have a relationship with him (as opposed to him being a paid officiant.)

kschwedic

I am having a corsage and bout for one aunt and uncle in particular at my wedding.  The reason for this is: I have no grandparents, and my aunt and uncle have always been like grandparents to me.  I am extremely close to them, and I'm honoring them at my wedding for this reason.  My other aunts and uncles already know that I am very close to these in particular and they have no problem with it.  If you plan to honor your aunts by having them wear corsages, make sure that there will be no hurt feelings.