Throwing the bouquet?

HI...me again with another medieval reception question. Instead of throwing the bouquet I would have the women sit around me in a circle, blindfolded I would turn to music holding a crown of fresh flowers over them, when the music stops whomever I am holding the crown over would get the crown and be chosen to recieve the garter? Is this too corny? There will only be approx. 6-8 eligable "maidens" there.

Throwing the bouquet?
That's pretty neat. I don't think it's corny at all!



You could also have them draw rings out of a velvet bag. Have one gold ring in there. Whoever draws the gold ring is the next bride to be!
Reply:Ooo, I like it! I do have to agree, though, that you might want to check with your "maidens" first to make sure they won't be uncomfortable being somewhat the center of attention.
Reply:Make sure your maidens know that someone will be putting a garter on them if they are chosen. Some may find it too embarrasing.
Reply:No offense but I'm not sure I would want to sit in the circle. Might want to run it by them before you assume that they would be willing.
Reply:Having them dance is way better than what is traditionally done. I always find it embarrasing! I like your idea alot!
Reply:That sounds corny, and I believe the women might be uncomfortable (I would certainly ask them if they wish to participate). Of the 6 unmarried women at my wedding, only 3 tried to catch the bouquet. Also, it's traditionally a man who receives the garter, not the same woman who gets the bouquet.
Reply:How very creative! I think that sounds fun and a classy new version of tossing the bouquet. Go for it!
Reply:i like 'answer fairy's' idea on the rings in a bag and i think 'ennie' has a good point as far as your perhaps tripping in your long gown whilst blindfolded. your standing in the center of the circle and the maidens circling around you does make more sense and i think would work quite well.

i always thought the garter thing was strictly for the men?
Reply:I love it...its a nice change from the usually toss that only lasts a minute and NO ONE pays attention too!
Reply:Very original.



Alternatively if you do decide to throw the bouquet you can have a special one made up to throw so you can keepsake the one you carried down the isle.
Reply:I think the flower crown idea is cool. I also like the idea of dancing instead of placing the garter on the woman...what if they have boyfriends/girlfriends there that wouldn't care to see that. Some girls/guys can get jealous especially after a few drinks. Anyway, I say go for the floral crown...seems pretty renaissance to me!
Reply:Very good idea. I think it's an original spin on an old tradition.
Reply:Sounds gay to me.
Reply:Well Now that is SOOOOOOOOOO COOL lol. I LOVE IT !!
Reply:I like the idea, but I would make a slight change...



Stand on a chair or stool blindfolded with the crown of flowers and have the women turn in a circle under it. In a long dress, you don't want to be turning in a circle blindfolded. No matter how coordinated you are, you are likely to trip or run into someone.
Reply:I think its totally cool!



definitely original, and I can see it being consistent with your medieval vibe!
Reply:It sounds too much like a hippy wedding. Just be normal and throw the bouquet.

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