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The corsages traditionally identify
the special female family members of the ceremony, namely the mothers and
grandmothers of the bride and the groom and maid of honours.
Below are a few points worth
considering should you wish to have them.
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First of all, prices range
considerably. So if you are confined to a specific budget you should aim for a
simple design or limit the corsages to the mothers only.
How is a corsage worn? There are
three traditional ways to wear a corsage.
The first way is to pin it to the left lapel of the dress, sometimes
extending over the shoulder. Alternatively it can be pinned to a purse or worn
around the wrist. Whichever way is chosen the corsage should match the colour
scheme of the dresses.
Generally the corsage is slightly
larger than the boutonnieres
worn by the gentlemen, but limited to a size that
does not become too heavy to wear. If the design is disproportionate, real
flowers can pull on the fabric of a dress. When a dried or silk arrangement is
worn, be especially careful to guard against damage to the design itself,
especially at the point it is attached.
Another option, instead of a
corsage, is to use a single rose or tiny bouquet tied with fine silk and
ribbon. It is also a consideration when looking at cost and actually popular
because it is very effective in wedding photographs.
Should costs permit, while a corsage
is intended for family members, you may wish to use them as a token of thanks
to special friends. The courtesy may even be extended to the other individuals
directly involved in the ceremony, like the readers, and the soloist or
musicians.
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