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Beginner June 2012

Throwing the bouquet?

rachel112, 3 April, 2012 at 16:45 Posted on Planning 0 18

I was just wondering when this is normally done? I'dlike to get a few photos of it and the photographer wont still be there at the end of the night? Also who announces that it is going to happen- an usher?

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Latest activity by xMissyLoux, 3 April, 2012 at 20:49
  • Nutella
    Beginner March 2013
    Nutella ·
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    No chance, I'm keeping mine ?

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  • bluemoongirly
    Beginner October 2013
    bluemoongirly ·
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    Me too! Gonna cost me a fortune why would I throw it? ?

    American idea if you ask me

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  • Going2theChapel
    Beginner March 2013
    Going2theChapel ·
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    Im not throwing mine, im sure id wipe out half of the bridal party with my brooches and buttons! Someone would loose an eye! LOL

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  • RachTN25
    Beginner December 2012
    RachTN25 ·
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    I'm having a throw away bouquet made by the florist to be able to do this. Im planning on getting the DJ to announce it x

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  • Mellow_Yellow
    Beginner May 2012
    Mellow_Yellow ·
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    I'll be doing it at some point in the evening, and having the DJ announce. Just get a few male or married friends to do it!

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  • R
    Beginner June 2012
    rachel112 ·
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    Oh yea i hadnt thought of getting others to take the photos of it!! I was going to get a throw away one done. I caught one last yr and got engaged within 3 weeks so thought i better repay the favour ?

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  • Chris Giles Photography
    Chris Giles Photography ·
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    It's odd, nobody seems to want to throw bouquets anymore for fear of ruining them.

    Why not have a second bouquet for throwing or use a bridesmaids one?

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  • N
    Beginner June 2012
    Nicalf08 ·
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    I want to throw mine but like you, just not sure when to do it. Hopefully on the day there will just be an appropriate time to do it spontaneously!

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  • Nutella
    Beginner March 2013
    Nutella ·
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    Because bouquets don't come cheap! I'm having a silk one so it's not going to die off in a few days anyway.

    Plus it doesn't mean anything, as if you're going to get engaged any faster just because you caught a bouquet?! ? Brings out the worst in desperate women!

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  • M
    Beginner May 2013
    Mrsbeevers2b ·
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    Hey

    I don't think it really matters when you do it, I think I would like to get some good pics of it. Depends where you're venue is, what about in the church grounds or, at you're reception just after/before the speachs. Or even better if everyone is having arrival drinks and its a nice day then they might all be outside on a terrace or something?? It might be worth having a word with you're photographer, or the venues co-ordinator especially if they have taken photo's at you're venue before they might know the exact spot where it will work????

    Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of you're wedding planning

    Becky xxx

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  • R
    Beginner June 2012
    rachel112 ·
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    Ah good idea, it might be nice to do it outside if everyone is having a drink if its good weather!

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  • *tinkerbell*
    Beginner March 2013
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    Maybe do it after the meal and speeches but before the evening part of your reception . That way it would act as kind of bridge between day and night if you get what i mean? Like a throw the boquet get the party started type of idea

    just a thought . I want to throw a bouquet so il probably use a bridesmaids and do it around that time

    ?

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    SarahThompson ·
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    I'd go with having a second one - I understand the tradition is to throw it before you "leave" however, I think this was before evening do's came into their own. All the movies I've seen with it in have the newly married couple driving straight off to their honeymoon <in daylight> and the bride throws the bouquet just before getting into the car

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  • WinterBride
    Beginner December 2012
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    You do it at what ever time suits you lovely; I'm going to save mine and give it to my Nan as she is unable to be there on the day, she's got alzheimers so won't be able to manage it.

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  • K
    Beginner April 2012
    KerryLuan ·
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    Hiya

    Im giving the floral center pieces out to single ladies attending and Im giving my bouquet to the lady attending who has been married the longest, as we are going away and the flowers are fresh, its means someone else can enjoy them (her hubby will get my garter - not my real garter as that is too gorgeous to give away)

    Another idea i heard was to tie ribbons to the bouquet and each single lady selects a ribbon, but only one is actually attached to the bouquet. This saves ruining the flowers and is a little more ladylike rather than a scrum!! I thought this was a lovely idea.

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  • M
    Beginner July 2012
    maxinegallie ·
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    I won't be throwing my bouquet, I will be putting my bouquet on the grave of the boy who was meant to be my pageboy, they will mean more to me to be there. But I appreciate lots of people do throw their bouquet, its a bit of fun Smiley smile

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  • Nik_Nak
    Beginner September 2011
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    I threw my bouquet after the cake cut because there was already a captive audience (and they were all stood up, so no excuse for the single ladies to slope off). Our best man made the announcement and I used a bridesmaid bouquet.

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  • xMissyLoux
    Beginner September 2012
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    I'm not going to bother throwing mine, I'd only have 4 potential girlies to throw it to, which I'm not sure is enough, unless I wait until the evening I guess? I think I'll probably just give my bouquet to my Grandma!

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