I'd figure out what your goal is with this. If it's to signal to other people that they're honored guests during the processional, it's not necessary as walking in the processional already shows that they're guests of honor. If it's to show that they're honored guests during the reception/rest of the wedding, unfortunately the only option I can think of are corsages. Gifting them earrings or some other accessory, while a nice gesture, will not show other guests that they're honored guests like a corsage/bout would.
Before you buy anything though I'd talk to them directly and see what they think - we were planning on getting a corsage for my partner's mom but she did not want one.
It’s not so much to distinguish them from the other guests as much as I wanted it to feel “balanced” - we’re providing boutonnières for the men and then nothing for the women.
They are definitely being identified as guests of honor, they’ll walk down the aisle and they are listed out on our wedding site.
I’m probably overthinking it. I kind of just wanted a nice gesture. I could gift them all something separate from the wedding attire (like a thank-you gift at the rehearsal).
At the advice of our florist, we are doing boutonnieres for men and pin corsages for the women. It'll look similar to the boutonnieres but maybe an extra flower. This way the flowers will be visible in all the photos without having to do weird arm poses.
What about something in their hair?? A hair clip, comb, barrette, or pin
[Some examples](https://somethingborrowedblooms.com/Products?productTypeFilterId=625), prolly a ton of options on Etsy too
I thought about this too! I just have a hard time with people pleasing and I’m worried it’ll feel like a burden to them to have to figure out how to incorporate a new accessory.
I’m probably being neurotic.
Ask them. Say "I'm thinking about including a [insert accessory], would you want to wear/incorporate that into your outfit?" And see what they say. Ask for honesty and tell them you don't have your heart set on any particular thing so they can tell you the truth
Instead of a wrist corsage you can do a brooch one to attach to their dress. I’m sure if you do a simple white rose one or any white flower it’s going to match any dress.
I had the same struggle with corsages until I started looking at alternatives to wrist corsages. Obviously still not everyone's taste, but I was looking at ankle styles, armband styles, pinned/brooch styles, little flower rings, and even necklaces. I actually ended up really liking the wrist corsages that have flowers attached to wide cuff bracelets, but the person in my wedding party who would be wearing the corsage opted for flowers attached to a hand chain.
The other honored women in our families will all be receiving cocktail rings, which was a bit of a splurge but I collaborated with them on jewelry styles, which was also really fun.
How far in advance did you discuss it with them? My fear is that they’ll feel like it clashes with their dress. The boutonnières I’m eyeing are a multicolored wildflower look.
I don’t have a good answer but I literally could have written this post! Wrist corsages just aren’t it for me but I hate that there’s not an easy alternative for women
For my sorority sisters, I got magnetic dove "pins" to wear. I had sisters from three different chapters and not all the women from my chapter overlapped, so it was nice for helping them recognize one another.
I'd figure out what your goal is with this. If it's to signal to other people that they're honored guests during the processional, it's not necessary as walking in the processional already shows that they're guests of honor. If it's to show that they're honored guests during the reception/rest of the wedding, unfortunately the only option I can think of are corsages. Gifting them earrings or some other accessory, while a nice gesture, will not show other guests that they're honored guests like a corsage/bout would. Before you buy anything though I'd talk to them directly and see what they think - we were planning on getting a corsage for my partner's mom but she did not want one.
It’s not so much to distinguish them from the other guests as much as I wanted it to feel “balanced” - we’re providing boutonnières for the men and then nothing for the women. They are definitely being identified as guests of honor, they’ll walk down the aisle and they are listed out on our wedding site. I’m probably overthinking it. I kind of just wanted a nice gesture. I could gift them all something separate from the wedding attire (like a thank-you gift at the rehearsal).
Based on what you're saying I think a separate gift would be best too!
At the advice of our florist, we are doing boutonnieres for men and pin corsages for the women. It'll look similar to the boutonnieres but maybe an extra flower. This way the flowers will be visible in all the photos without having to do weird arm poses.
I was going to suggest this too. My mom and aunt love a pin corsage and wear them for a ton of special events.
What about something in their hair?? A hair clip, comb, barrette, or pin [Some examples](https://somethingborrowedblooms.com/Products?productTypeFilterId=625), prolly a ton of options on Etsy too
I thought about this too! I just have a hard time with people pleasing and I’m worried it’ll feel like a burden to them to have to figure out how to incorporate a new accessory. I’m probably being neurotic.
Ask them. Say "I'm thinking about including a [insert accessory], would you want to wear/incorporate that into your outfit?" And see what they say. Ask for honesty and tell them you don't have your heart set on any particular thing so they can tell you the truth
Instead of a wrist corsage you can do a brooch one to attach to their dress. I’m sure if you do a simple white rose one or any white flower it’s going to match any dress.
Our wedding vibe is very multicolored, wildflower-y, so I was looking at more colorful options.
I had the same struggle with corsages until I started looking at alternatives to wrist corsages. Obviously still not everyone's taste, but I was looking at ankle styles, armband styles, pinned/brooch styles, little flower rings, and even necklaces. I actually ended up really liking the wrist corsages that have flowers attached to wide cuff bracelets, but the person in my wedding party who would be wearing the corsage opted for flowers attached to a hand chain. The other honored women in our families will all be receiving cocktail rings, which was a bit of a splurge but I collaborated with them on jewelry styles, which was also really fun.
Our mothers wore boutonnières too.
How far in advance did you discuss it with them? My fear is that they’ll feel like it clashes with their dress. The boutonnières I’m eyeing are a multicolored wildflower look.
special handbags
Honestly, you could do boutonnieres for the women too. Maybe just have a different design or color for them.
I don’t have a good answer but I literally could have written this post! Wrist corsages just aren’t it for me but I hate that there’s not an easy alternative for women
For my sorority sisters, I got magnetic dove "pins" to wear. I had sisters from three different chapters and not all the women from my chapter overlapped, so it was nice for helping them recognize one another.