Buttonholes or
Boutonnieres
To learn more about buttonholes and how to make your
own watch ECTA Creative Solutions youtube tutorials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMl_GjIHZqo or go to our website www.ectaint.com
The definition of a boutonnieres is “A flower or
small bunch of flowers worn in a buttonhole.” First question that pops up in
one’s mind is … is it not out of fashion for a groom to wear a buttonhole?
Immediately I would say NO. Not all grooms will
choose to wear a flower buttonhole but there are so many other types of ideas
for buttonholes. You can either go for a themed buttonhole, maybe something
old, something funny… the list is endless. We are going to help you decide on a
buttonhole - by showing you in the next
few weeks a few tutorials on how to make your own buttonhole for you wedding.
For a little bit of inspiration – look at the design
board with ideas on flower buttonholes and buttonhole alternatives.
It is important that the buttonhole a groom chooses
must reflect his personal style and it must fit their outfits for the day.
Traditionally the buttonhole will have something in common with the bridal
bouquet – maybe the same color or maybe the same type of flowers. Sometimes a
groom will just wear a certain buttonhole because of the fact that the bride loves
the idea and HE JUST LOVES THE BRIDE – anything to make her happy!
When you do use flowers for a buttonhole make sure
that you use flowers that will last in the heat, but also something that will
withstand all the hugs and running around of the day that the groom will do.
Because of the fact that most suits don’t have a
buttonhole for flowers anymore, it is best to actually wrap the stem of the
flower with a ribbon or something to make it look more interesting.
Men should wear buttonholes on their lefts side just
above the heart. It would be best if you can pin the buttonhole on the
underside of the lapel so that you would not see the pin afterwards. If you do
use a special pin with a diamante or pearl – you can consider to pin on the top
part of the lapel. It will then be part of the beauty of the buttonhole.
Who needs to wear a boutonnier at a wedding?
·
The
groom
·
The
groomsmen
·
The
fathers of the bride and groom
·
The
ring bearer
·
The
ushers
·
The
pastor
·
The
person driving the brides car
·
Anyone that you would like to give one
to wear…..
A note from “The art of manliness” to the groom and
his groomsmen:
Wear It with Confidence – Do not be afraid to be an individual. Wear a
boutonniere because you want to.
Pay Attention to Proportion – If you’re a small man, wear small flowers. If
you’re a large man, consider something that is more befitting your size.
Never Upstage the Ladies – A boutonniere is a single flower or a small collection
of tiny blooms; never wear something unwieldy.
Photo’s from the following websites:
arletteflorist.com
wanelo.com
fiftieswedding.com
cecilymae.com
thenaturalweddingcompany.co.uk
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