Easy to Make Boutonnieres

How to Make Boutonnieres

A boutonnière will take on endless well intentioned abuse on a wedding day. The delicate stephanotis and miniature cream rose button holes will look spectacular at first, it will quickly wilt after the countless hugs from your guests. You should select a hardy flower that will not droop easily.

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A great alternative to the fresh flower boutonnières is to go for silk or dried flowers such as lavender in spring, or berries for a winter wedding.

Instead of wrapping the flower in floral tape, consider using ribbon or an elegant piece of fabric.

Boutonnière flowers are usually selected from the flowers in the bride’s bouquet.

Materials

• One or two flowers of your choice



• Accent flowers (baby’s breath or leaves)



• Corsage Pin



• Green floral tape



• Ribbon



• Thin floral wire
  
  

How to Make

1. Cut the stems 8 – 10cm (3- 4 inches) long.



2. Arrange the flowers, adding the accent flowers if your are using them.



3. Secure the stems together with the thin floral wire.



4. Wrap green floral tape stating underneath the flowers and working your way down. Stretching the tape as you go.



5. Wrap ribbon around the floral tape to cover, or make a bow.
   

 

Learn with Leanne Kesler from the Floral Design Institute see how easy it is to make a buttonhole.

Leanne has many years experience as a florist and she shows you the easiest ways to create beautiful flower arrangements. Just watch the video below and see how easily you can create your own wedding flowers.