Same corsage for mother of the bride and fathers girlfriend
My mother is upset that I am getting her the same corsage as my fathers girlfriend (they are divorced). She says that because she is the mother of the bride she should be wearing something different but has no issues with the fact that her new husband will be wearing the same boutonierre as my father. I have already ordered the flowers. Should I have gotten something different for my mom?
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Weddings by Shayna
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Mar 10, 2008, 6:07 PM
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It would be courteous to make a distinction between the two. As trivial as it seems, by giving them both the same corsage, in a way you are equating them and I can see how that would be offensive to your mom.
As for your father and you mom's husband - men sometimes don't care as deeply about these issues, However, it would still be nice to make a small distinction between the two. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
Etiquette Now
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Mar 10, 2008, 6:28 PM
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Plus I might add that your father's girlfriend is not someone who typically receives a corsage. She isn't married to your father, so she isn't a mother figure. She is his date. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
flowersue
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Mar 11, 2008, 9:30 AM
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Your florist will happily make a distinction for you. Do it! Your Mom is right in saying so. Make the girlfriend's corsage just a little upgraded to feminine bouttionere size and put the difference into something more for Mom. It is no big deal to your florist and a real issue for Mom.
Same corsage for mother of the bride and fathers girlfriend
Your florist will happily make a distinction for you. Do it! Your Mom is right in saying so. Make the girlfriend's corsage just a little upgraded to feminine bouttionere size and put the difference into something more for Mom. It is no big deal to your florist and a real issue for Mom. 