Alright, so you’re gettin’ hitched, huh? And you’re fussin’ over what them girls standin’ up with ya gotta carry. Flowers, flowers, always flowers. Well, lemme tell ya, there’s more to life than posies, even at a weddin’. Don’t get me wrong, flowers is pretty and all, but who says your gals gotta be luggin’ ’em around?
First off, if you’re pinchin’ pennies, and let’s be honest, who ain’t these days, them flowers can cost a pretty penny. You think them roses grow on money trees? Nope! So, let’s think outside the flower box, shall we? What can a bridesmaid carry instead of flowers? Plenty, I tell ya, plenty!
Now, some folks like things fancy. They might go for them… whatchamacallits… floral crowns. Yeah, like little wreaths for their heads. Looks kinda like they raided a garden, but hey, if that’s your thing, go for it. Or maybe them little bitty bouquets, the ones with all that baby’s breath stuff. Kinda cute, I guess.
- Single flower stems: Why not just give each girl a single, pretty flower? Less fuss, less money, still looks nice. Simple is good, I always say.
- Lanterns: Now, this is somethin’ different. If you’re gettin’ hitched in the evenin’, or even indoors where it’s a bit dim, little lanterns can look real romantic. Plus, they can light the way, you know, if the power goes out or somethin’.
- Fans: Thinkin’ of a summer weddin’? Or maybe you just like that old-timey feel? Fans are practical and pretty. Your girls can cool themselves off and look elegant doin’ it.
And listen, if you’re really feelin’ the pinch, don’t you go losin’ sleep over it. It’s YOUR day, remember? You don’t gotta do nothin’ you don’t wanna do. If you don’t want them girls carryin’ nothin’, that’s just fine too. Nobody’s gonna throw tomatoes at ya. This weddin’ ain’t about meetin’ other folks’ standards; it’s about you and your fella, plain and simple.
Some folks get all caught up in what’s “proper” and what ain’t. Wedding etiquette this, wedding etiquette that. Phooey, I say! You wanna have your girls carryin’ books? Go right ahead! Books is good. They make you look smart, even if you ain’t read ‘em. Parasols? Sure, why not? Especially if it’s sunny. Keep the sun off your girls and make it look a bit dressy. Garlands? If that floats your boat, then you go on and float it!
I even heard of some folks usin’ them… uh… brass knuckles. Now, I don’t know about that. Seems a bit rough for a weddin’, but hey, to each their own, I guess. Maybe they’re havin’ a biker wedding or somethin’. You do you, that’s what I always tell my grandkids.
And here’s another thing, them girls might like havin’ their hands free. Maybe they wanna clap, or hold their dresses up so they don’t trip, or maybe they just wanna have a place to put their phone and lipstick. So, what about clutches or purses instead? Practical and stylish, see? That’s what I call thinkin’ ahead.
So, there ya have it. Lots of ideas, and not a single rose in sight, unless you want ‘em of course! Don’t let nobody tell ya what you gotta do. It’s your weddin’, your rules. You want them girls carryin’ chickens? Well, I wouldn’t recommend it personally, messy and loud those birds are, but you go right ahead! Just make sure them chickens don’t poop on your dress. Now that would be a story for the grandkids, wouldn’t it?
At the end of the day, it’s all about what makes you and your fella happy. Don’t stress over the little things. It’ll all work out, you’ll see. And remember, happy wife, happy life. That’s what my old man used to say, bless his heart.
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