Alright, listen up, y’all. We’re gonna talk about this weddin’ stuff, specifically about them bridesmaid gals and what they carry, or don’t carry, down the aisle. You know, the flowers and such.
Now, I’ve seen my share of weddings, from the simple church kind to the fancy-schmancy ones in the city. And one thing folks always fuss over is the flowers. The bride, she gets the big ol’ bouquet, looks real purdy. But what about the bridesmaids? Do they always need somethin’ to hold? That’s the question, ain’t it?
Well, lemme tell ya, back in my day, it wasn’t always a big deal. Sometimes they had flowers, sometimes they didn’t. It all depended on what the bride wanted and how much money they had to spend. Flowers ain’t cheap, ya know? Nowadays, though, folks got all sorts of ideas.
- Some brides, they still like the traditional bouquets for their girls. Little versions of the bride’s, maybe, or somethin’ that matches the colors. That’s nice, makes for pretty pictures.
- Then you got some who wanna do somethin’ different. I heard tell of one bride who gave her bridesmaids these here, whatchamacallits, “brass knuckle bouquets.” Sounded kinda dangerous to me, but hey, to each their own, I guess.
- And there’s the gals who say, “Nah, no bouquets for my bridesmaids.” They might give ’em somethin’ else, like a single flower, a fancy fan, or even nothin’ at all. Just let ’em walk down the aisle with their hands empty.
You see, there ain’t no hard and fast rules about it. It’s all about what the bride wants. Some folks say the bridesmaids need somethin’ to hold so they don’t feel awkward. “Somethin’ to do with their hands,” they say. But honestly, I think that’s a load of hogwash. Groomsmen don’t carry nothin’, and they do just fine. It’s just another one of them weddin’ traditions that folks think they gotta follow, but they don’t really.
Now, if you’re askin’ my opinion, which you probably ain’t, but I’m gonna tell ya anyway, I think it’s all a bit overdone. Weddings these days are too much about the show and not enough about the love between the couple. But that’s just me, an old woman talkin’.
So, if you’re a bride-to-be and you’re frettin’ about this bridesmaid bouquet business, just remember this: It’s your day. You do what makes you happy. If you want your girls to have bouquets, great. If you don’t, that’s great too. Don’t let nobody tell you otherwise. And don’t go breakin’ the bank on flowers neither. There’s more important things to worry about.
You can get them a single flower, easy peasy, or maybe one of them corsage thingies you pin on their dress. That looks nice and fancy, but don’t cost as much as a whole bouquet. Or, like I said, nothin’ at all. They can just walk down the aisle lookin’ pretty in their dresses. That’s enough, ain’t it?
And don’t even get me started on those fancy feather bouquets or wreaths they talk about. Sounds like a waste of good feathers to me. But hey, if that’s what you want, go for it. Just remember, it’s your weddin’, your choice. Don’t let nobody pressure you into nothin’ you don’t wanna do. And for goodness sake, don’t forget to have fun! That’s what it’s all about, not the flowers or the fancy decorations, but the love between you and your man. That’s what matters most, ya hear?
So, there you have it. My two cents on this whole bridesmaid bouquet situation. Take it or leave it, it don’t matter none to me. I’m just an old woman who’s seen a thing or two. But one thing I know for sure is that love don’t need no fancy flowers to bloom. It just needs two hearts willin’ to work at it.
And another thing, don’t go thinkin’ just cause a gal is your maid of honor she needs somethin’ bigger or better. Give her the same as the rest, or don’t, it’s up to you. Weddings ain’t about showin’ off who’s the most important, it’s about celebratin’ love and startin’ a new life together.
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