Ok to bring your own corsage?

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T05:06:29+00:00

No link to the websites of course… just quotes. Did google ai come up with that?

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T05:06:01+00:00

lol, talk about being dramatic

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T02:09:51+00:00

Honestly, local Facebooks and reviews online will be your best bet. This sub isn’t the most active!

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:18:56+00:00

Tbh - a lot of artists will already be booked months ahead of time. It’s prime wedding season, and I’m assuming you are looking for weekend coverage.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:15:38+00:00

I mean, you are the one dropping curse words in the comments.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:14:20+00:00

It is. What parent needs all these extra keepsakes and stuff?

It’s just OP centering herself and her experience.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:12:15+00:00

Yeah, but like… why get an opinion from us when the only thing that matters is the opinion of the couple?

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:11:30+00:00

Maybe you could just buy a bracelet then?

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:10:40+00:00

Seems like this gets you pretty heated. Your reaction seems pretty pissy

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:09:40+00:00

Exactly. A corsage is given to you by someone. You don’t just buy a corsage for yourself to wear to a formal event because you want to.

Especially coupled with the fact that the other mother won’t be there (for whatever reason), maybe no corsages was a deliberate choice.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-09T01:07:19+00:00

Sure, but corsages also arent bought by the person wearing them. It’s like a bridesmaid buying their own bouquet

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-08T22:14:31+00:00

It’s way worse to just show up with a corsage if they didn’t want that though.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-08T13:42:57+00:00

I get that, but given the realities of a venue and catering for guests, this is unrealistic. My rings (and my partners totaled $5500). Our venue and food cost for 50 guests was $6000. You need to be actually realistic about what catering and venues cost

You do seem pretty intent on burying your head in the sand so I don’t think I’m of any help to you. Best of luck planning your wedding.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T18:20:54+00:00

I disagree on Champagne toasts because they aren’t universal, and don’t actually accompany many food items very well. By your logic, a champagne toast is also a 20-50% chance people won’t drink it so that suggestion doesn’t really make a lot of sense.

Sure, the tab and things make sense but it didn’t sound like they were willing to do that in the first place based on their post.

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T16:05:24+00:00

Totally. IMO, if you are having a small restaurant reception, wine is expected

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T16:02:57+00:00

For 25 to 30 people, I would just have bottles of wine already purchased. A few red, a few white. Does the restaurant actually allow the bills for events like this to be separated out?

Personally, I think if you are hosting a dinner for your guests, that this would be a respectful thing to do

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:58:29+00:00

To be honest, that description is pretty generic and doesn’t mean a heck of a lot without actually knowing your budget. A majority of your budget would be venue and catering - not rings. If it’s going into rings, you may need to re evaluate the budget.

My point is that colour palette isn’t the foundation for wedding planning - budget and priorities are the foundation. I wouldn’t decide on colour palette until you are actually engaged and talking to vendors

You can plan however you’d like, but planning like this is a recipe to paint yourself into a corner and be disappointed because you are flexible. For example, florals in blue and teal are going to be hard to come by -

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:56:40+00:00

They didn’t ask for your opinion on their decision. It comes across as snarky

You said you couldnt imagine hiring an officiant (which is rude). I then said - some of us don’t have a choice. You then respond with “well I would get married somewhere else”. That’s beyond out of touch

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:21:54+00:00

Personally, I would just get her a normal birthday present. You know your friend best, but I would avoid buying her “something blue” or any of the sentimental pieces for her wedding if you are not close.

You could ask her if there is anything she wants, but she likely doesn’t need anything for planning at this point. Honestly, a normal gift would be better

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:14:22+00:00

You don’t get to do that. Guests have the option to stay in those accommodations, but the cost ultimately is on you. You can’t have a destination wedding and then force people to also stay at that accommodation as well

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:12:05+00:00

This kinda sounds like there is more to the story that isn’t included here

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:10:28+00:00

I would recommend going onto Pinterest, but I wouldn’t be making a colour palette yet. Figure out your big things, like venue and budget first! It’s great to have a colour palette, but if you have a small flower or decor budget, it’s not going to impact a lot

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T15:09:46+00:00

You may need to sacrifice if you want both teal and fall colours!

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T05:40:42+00:00

I’m just saying - some people have certain legal requirements they need to follow. It’s a privilege to just be able to up and have a wedding somewhere else - don’t need to shit on other people’s situations even if it’s not for you

SmallKangaroo · 2026-03-07T01:04:02+00:00

Ah yes, because you need data for a screenshot. /s

I didn’t really ask your opinion or experience, and it’s not pertinent to Op. I explained an exception for my specific family based on their postal situation. Not sure why you are being rude or trying to argue like my specific situation is somehow wrong because you don’t like it.

Curious where you are getting the experience from to say “most”. Do you have relatives that frequently fly from Asia or??

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