Okay, so, the big day was coming up, my son’s wedding, and I got tasked with handling the flowers for the mothers. You know, the bride’s mom and me, the groom’s mom. No pressure, right?
First off, I started digging around to see what’s out there. I learned that the usual suspects are roses, lilies, carnations, and chrysanthemums. Apparently, moms have been rocking wrist corsages for like, forever. Who knew?
Then, I dove into the internet, especially sites where you can find tons of ideas. I found a bunch of cool stuff, like how to make a DIY wrist corsage. I thought, “Hey, I could give that a shot!” I even found all sorts of ideas tagged with things like “Mother of The Bride Flowers,” “Bride and Groom,” and “Bride Corsage Ideas.”
I realized this wasn’t just about following some old tradition. It’s actually a sweet way to show some love and thanks to the moms. The idea is to pick flowers that kinda match their vibe and what they’re wearing.
So, traditionally, you’re supposed to give corsages to both moms. But I’m not one for being too traditional. I thought maybe we could switch it up a bit. Like, maybe put a flower in their hair or give them a small bouquet, which they call a nosegay, to carry. And while lilies and roses are classic, I wanted to see if I could find out their favorite flowers or something that went well with their dresses.
Options for Moms
- Corsages: The corsages can go on the wrist or be pinned on, like those boutonniere things the guys wear. Most folks I know usually go for the wrist type.
- Nosegays: These are basically mini bouquets, which I thought was a pretty neat idea.
- Floral Hair Combs: Or some other kind of hair accessory with flowers, which I thought could be really elegant.
I also found out that, usually, the bride’s mom picks her dress first, and then the groom’s mom finds something similar in style but a different, complementary color. Interesting, right?
These days, it seems like wrist corsages aren’t just about a few white or pink roses anymore. I saw some pics of real moms from weddings, and they had all sorts of cool stuff like crystals and tiny little flowers mixed in.
So, I went ahead and talked to both moms, figured out their favorite flowers, and got a sense of their dresses. Then I hit up a local florist, explained what I wanted, and we put together some really beautiful and unique corsages. They weren’t just your run-of-the-mill flowers; they were special, just like the moms.
The wedding day came, and the moms looked absolutely stunning with their flowers. It was a hit! And it felt good knowing I played a part in making that day even more special for them. It wasn’t just about the flowers; it was about showing love and appreciation, and that’s what really counts, you know?
