No flowers for the bridesmaids

redman23 · July 2010

So I am not a flower person, so the less and simple the better. I think instead of having the bridesmaids holding flowers (since 4 of my 6 are moms anyways) I bought them satin black clutches and am puttin a few things it for them and if they need soemthing for their little ones. I LOVE this idea, but I feel like when I tell people they look at me and think it is going to be tacky. What do you guys think?

opalsky007 · July 2010

I don't think that's tacky, and clutches are becoming more common bridesmaid accessories. That said, you could go with something else as well, like a single bloom, a feather bouquet, or something completely different--check out Offbeat Bride for inspiration.

ozzyroni · July 2010

A pretty Wrist corsage could be pretty and those only cosy about 10 dollars. You could use one large bloom like a cabbage rose (they look just like peonies), or a mum, depending on what you want in your flowers. THE cluthches are an awesome idea, plus the cluthc doubles as a bridesmaid gift!

Lisa8888 · July 2010

I would prefer seeing them carry a single flower than clutches.

aerinpegadrak · July 2010

Well, since it's something to use in the wedding, that shouldn't be their only gift. But I think just a clutch is perfectly fine. I've seen flower-free weddings, and they're just lovely. Flowers are overrated.

ring_pop · July 2010

I don't think it's tacky, but I did once attend a wedding where the BMs had small clutches instead of bouquets, and they looked super awkward walking down the aisle with their arms just hanging by their sides.

Cleo7 · July 2010

Check out www.offbeatbride.com There are some great posts on non-floral bouquet options as well on some great posts on the meaning of "tacky".

Belle2Be · July 2010

We're having an Anti-flower wedding also

MobKaz · July 2010

My daughter is doing something very similar. The only difference is that she is going to attach a small flower/feather combination onto one side of the purse. The flowers will be pinned onto some sort of fabric "sleeve" that will slide over the clutch. After church, the sleeve can slide right off if they want....and the clutch becomes instantly functional and has no holes poked in it.

The sleeve may have a subtle print to it....to add a little color "pop" to the black clutches. If you want to avoid flowers altogether, you could pin a brooch of some sort onto a sleeve; or rather than use a fabric sleeve, you could slide some sort of bracelet (obviously with elastic banding) over the clutch.

There is absolutely nothing tacky about it. My daughter's BM's are all excited over the novel idea! Good luck!

LoriAH11 · July 2010

I think that is a lovely idea.

You should see the looks I get when I say I'm probably using oversized decorative pinwheels instead of flowers.

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