Unique Wedding Boutonnieres
March 12th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Planning and IdeasA very special flower accent, the boutonniere has been worn from back in the day when it portrayed a man’s social status. The word boutonniere derives from the French word “buttonhole”, which refers to buttonhole on a man’s lapel where the small arrangement was placed. When used for weddings, a boutonniere was created by plucking flowers from the bride’s bouquet, which represented a sentimental bond between the couple. Nowadays, boutonnieres are a primarily used in weddings, and are pinned most of the times, as tuxedos these days no longer have buttonholes.
Boutonnieres are normally composed of a single bloom or a small cluster of flowers. It should be placed either diagonally or straight on the lapel, about 4 inches down from the tip of the left shoulder. A proper size is important; approximately the dimension of a medium rose is adequate.
Popular flowers to use for boutonnieres include roses, mini roses, orchids, stephanotis and mini callas. For more contemporary looks, unripe berries such as black berries can be used in conjunction of hypericums or seeded eucalyptus. Acorns, ferns, wheat, feathers and even shellfish can be used combined with small flowers for a themed wedding.
All the important male figures in a wedding should carry a boutonniere to distinguish them from the rest of the guests. Groom and groomsmen should carry one as well as fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, readers, ushers and ring bearer. The groom’s boutonniere should be unique and different from his wedding party, and most of the times the flower used will be the same as the bride’s bouquet.
Remember, a boutonniere should be a compliment which works together with the rest of the groom’s garments. Fiftyflowers.com offers already made boutonnieres at wholesale prices.