Who takes the bride's bouquet during the ceremony?

The easiest and most common answer is to hand your bouquet to your Maid/Matron of Honor/Man of Honor. They can hold any bouquets and be a rock star for you. You'll be hands-free and able to hold hands with your best friend, wipe away tears, and exchange rings.
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Who holds brides bouquet during ceremony?

The maid of honor.

Hand it to her at the start of the ceremony and let her keep it until after your first kiss. That way you can walk back up the aisle as a married woman with flowers in hand.
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Does the maid of honor hold the bride's bouquet?

The maid of honor should be responsible for holding both her own and the bride's bouquets during the ceremony—particularly during the exchange of the rings. The bridal bouquet can be pretty heavy, so enlist a fellow bridesmaid if you need to take a break from holding the bouquet during the ceremony.
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What does the bride do with her bouquet after the ceremony?

Use bouquets as an added element of décor.

"The point is to add décor to an area you wouldn't otherwise spend money to decorate. Your guests will enjoy seeing the bridal bouquet up close—it feels special, as it was made specifically for the bride."
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Who is supposed to catch the bouquet?

The bouquet toss has become a modern tradition where all the single ladies at the wedding line up on the dance floor to catch the bride's bouquet.
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Does a bride carry a bouquet?

So the final answer to “Do I need a wedding bouquet?” is ABSOLUTELY NOT… but you've got tons of options! Whatever type of offbeat bride you are, just remember, you have options. And as long as you feel confident about your choice, you will look beautiful with whatever you choose to carry.
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Do brides still throw the bouquet?

The bouquet toss is still very popular at weddings and this wedding tradition has evolved so that we like to believe that whoever catches the bouquet will be next to get married. This does now mean there's often some tactical throwing from the bride but it's a fun part of the celebrations.
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Does mother of bride carry bouquet?

Mothers of the bride and groom play an important role in any wedding celebration. But since they're not necessarily a part of the bridal party, they don't need to carry a wedding bouquet down the aisle.
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Where does the bouquet go after the ceremony?

Bridal bouquets placed in a shorter vase can be placed in the center or front of a table so that the flowers aren't lost. The bridal bouquet can be displayed after the ceremony on the welcome table, gift table, memory table, or escort card table.
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When should I pick up my bridal bouquet?

They are your wedding flowers after all!. However, we do not recommend flowers being picked up until the day of the wedding. When wedding flowers are stored, they are kept in coolers to stay fresh and happy. Wedding flowers are meant for one day, your wedding day.
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What is the maid of honor supposed to pay for?

The maid of honour and the rest of the bridal party are expected to cover all wedding attire costs. This includes the dress (plus any necessary alterations), shoes, and any jewellery you'll be wearing the day of. Occasionally, the bride will gift her bridesmaids with whatever accessories she wants them to wear.
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Who holds the maid of honor bouquet?

6. Hold Some Things. This one's easy enough. During the ceremony, the maid of honor responsibilities include holding your bouquet while you and your spouse exchange vows and holding the groom's ring during the ceremony.
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What does the bridesmaid pay for?

Most often, bridesmaids cover the cost of their dress and undergarments, shoes, accessories, and hair and makeup for the wedding day. The bride may opt to cover any of the aforementioned costs if she deems it appropriate.
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Do you walk down the aisle with your bouquet?

The bridal bouquet is a collection of flowers held by the bride as she walks down the aisle. It's meant to be a complementary addition to the overall theme of the wedding and the style of her dress.
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Who walks in first at a wedding?

1. Officiant. Your officiant is generally the first person to walk toward the altar, signifying the ceremony is about to commence.
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Do you wear your engagement ring when you walk down the aisle?

Traditional Ring Etiquette

Traditional etiquette would require the bride to wear her engagement ring on her right ring finger to walk down the aisle. During the exchanging of the rings, the groom would place the wedding band on the bride's left finger.
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What happens to wedding flowers after the wedding?

Some floral designers will transport flowers back to their studios to upcycle arrangements for a different occasion. Florists may also partner with organizations that accept donations of flowers post-event. Or, the flowers could sadly be discarded as trash.
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Do bridesmaids have the same bouquet as the bride?

Floral bouquets do not always look the same, but usually bridesmaids bouquets are a variation of the bride's bouquet. The bridal party should be cohesive and somewhat similar to each other while having some slight differences.
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Who gets wrist corsage at a wedding?

Mothers of the bride and groom, as well as stepmothers, should receive corsages to wear. If possible, the moms should provide the florist with the color and fabric of their attire (even better: fabric swatches!)
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What does mother of the bride do for flowers?

Tradition calls for corsages to be given to mothers of the bride and groom. For a different approach, pin a flower in her hair or give her a small nosegay to carry. While lilies and roses are classics, incorporating each mother's favorite flower or one that complements her ensemble is a thoughtful gesture.
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What does a mother in law give to the bride?

An item, such as a piece of jewelry someone in the groom's family owned can also be given to the bride to welcome her to the family. Alternatively, you can also gift a piece from the couple's registry that has heirloom potential.
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What does taking off the garter symbolize?

"These days, removing the garter is basically the male equivalent to the bride's bouquet toss. The bride sits on a chair so her new husband can take her garter belt off her leg and toss it to a crowd of bachelors. Supposedly, whoever is lucky enough to catch it will be next to get married. "
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What is the garter thing at weddings?

What Is the Wedding Garter? The wedding garter is a piece of bridal lingerie worn under the wedding dress. During the reception, the groom will remove the garter from underneath the bride's gown (with his hands or teeth) and toss it into the crowd. The garter toss is very similar to the bouquet toss.
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Why do you wear 2 garters?

Many brides who wear two garters don't want to loose their main garter and would rather not think about having to get it back after the toss, so they opt to wear a second garter. (As someone once told me at a wedding show: "One to show, one to go!")
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