A boutonniere (also known as a buttonhole) is the male equivalent of the corsage worn by a woman.
The boutonniere is usually a selection of one or two small flowers on
their own or with a bit of fern, greenery or baby’s breath.
It is worn mostly for formal occasions such as a wedding or prom.
The boutonniere is always pinned to the left lapel of the suit or tuxedo.
The groom, best man, groomsmen (ushers) fathers of the bride and the groom wear boutonnieres.
If the bride has someone else escorting her down the aisle, he should
also wear a boutonniere. If a woman escorts the bride she should wear a
corsage.
You can make the groom’s boutonniere stand out from the rest of
the boutonnieres, by selecting a different color for him.
If you prefer the groom and his attendants to wear the same color flower, request that the groom's be made with a double flower.
The boutonniere is one of the simplest floral arrangements to make.
If you are trying to save money at a wedding you could make them yourself
here are some instructions.
The colors of the boutonniere should match the general color theme of
the wedding. Traditionally the brides family orders the boutonnieres
and has them ready for the groomsmen.
Tip
If the groom or any of his attendants have severe allergies to flowers
consider using a silk boutonniere.
Pictures of
Boutonnieres
Below you will find pictures of boutonnieres, if you like a design copy
it and take it to your florist or make it yourself. Remember if it is
not in your wedding colors you can always change the color.
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White orchids with green
and gold accents.
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Mini
carnations
and
hypericum were used in this simple, less costly boutonniere
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Red Rose and Baby's Breath.
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Orchid Boutonniere
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Calla Lily Boutonniere
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White Rose Boutonniere
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Rose and Thistle
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Orchid
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Cymbidium boutonniere
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Pink rose and fern
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Stephanotis and rose
boutonniere
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Lilly and bear grass
buttonhole
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Gerbera daisy, rolled petal,
bear grass and galax leaves
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Cream Rose and Eucalyptus
Boutonniere
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Silk Boutonniere
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Red rose with plumosa,
delphinium and frog eyes
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Rose with delphinium and
seeded eucalyptus
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Orchid
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Green Orchid
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Red Roses and
Baby’s Breath
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Orange rose
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Red Roses and Baby’s Breath
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Red Lily and Bear Grass
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Green Orchid with Organza Ribbon
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White Orchid
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White Freesia
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Cornflower
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Red Rose and Fern
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