Boutonnieres for Groomsmen

Boutonniere for grooms are worn in the left lapel of a suit. This means the floral accessory worn by the groom is a symbol of his love and fidelity towards his bride. Generally, boutonnieres for grooms contain one flower from the bridal bouquet. This flower is the primary flower in the bridal bouquet. This article will cover some information that will help you understand the traditional wedding etiquette, boutonnieres for groomsmen.

What are Boutonnieres for Groomsmen?
Just like corsages, the boutonniere for men in a wedding party are commonly referred to as buttonholes. A boutonniere consists of a small floral arrangement with some ferns or greens that are pinned at the left side lapel of a suit or tuxedo. The boutonniere is less expensive than the corsage, as it is the simplest floral arrangement. Boutonniere for men in wedding party include groom, groomsmen, ushers, the father of the bride and the father of the groom. If a person other than the father of the bride, escorts the blushing bride down the aisle, he too needs to wear a boutonniere. In case of a woman escorting the bride, she needs to wear the corsage.

Boutonnieres Colors
The boutonniere for groomsmen need to be chosen carefully. The flowers need to be matched according to the wedding theme colors. It is the bride's family that orders the boutonnieres for groomsmen. It may also be the groom who orders boutonnieres for the groomsmen. The boutonnieres for groomsmen should contain colors that are complimentary to the bridesmaid bouquets. You can simply choose the flower that is of the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. The boutonnieres for groomsmen help distinguish the groom from the groomsmen. The boutonnieres for grooms are more lavish in appearance than the boutonnieres for groomsmen. Also, the officiant may also be given a boutonniere to honor his importance during the ceremony. A ring bearer may or may not wear the boutonniere if it does not match his outfit. The boutonnieres for groomsmen contain a single blossom of a rosebud, freesia or a miniature carnation.

Boutonniere for Grooms
Boutonnieres for grooms are traditionally made of white roses, a sprig of stephanotis or white orchids. The boutonniere may also include at least one flower of the bridal bouquet. The flowers may include a rose, lily, tulip and even orchid. The boutonniere may also include other elements like ivy, berries or smaller flowers to add some contrast. According to the wedding theme, mini pine cones, acorns, etc. may be added for an earthy tone. In weddings, if one cannot decide the color for boutonnieres for grooms and groomsmen, then white flowers are the best choice. The white flowers for boutonniere for grooms are suitable for any tuxedo style worn by the man and matches any color scheme of the wedding.

Boutonnieres for Men in Wedding Party
Other than the groom and groomsmen, the boutonnieres may also be worn by fathers, grandfathers and brothers of both the bride and groom. These boutonnieres for men in wedding parties is a way of honoring them. These boutonnieres for fathers, grandfathers and brothers may not be as elaborate as that of the groom and groomsmen. It also helps the guests distinguish these men as relatives of the bride and groom.

How to Make a Groomsmen's Boutonniere?
A boutonniere for groomsmen may cost about USD 15 to USD 35. In order to save some money, you can try making the boutonnieres yourself. Besides making boutonnieres yourself, helps add a personal touch. If you are looking for some information related to how to make a groomsmen's boutonniere, the following tips will be helpful.

Material for Making Groomsmen's Boutonniere

• Small or medium-sized flower
• Fern and/or baby's breath
• Scissors
• Florists Tape

Method of Making Groomsmen's Boutonniere

If you are using fresh flowers, make sure you do not make them 2 to 3 days in advance. This will cause the flowers to wither and droop. You can ask someone to make them a night before the wedding. You need to cut the flower stems, leaving only 1½ inches of stem from the flower head. Then you need to take the florist tape and wrap it from the stem at a slight angle. Stretch the tape as you wrap, so that it sticks to itself. Then continue wrapping till you reach the end of the stem. Then stick the fern or other greens you want behind the flower. You can arrange the flowers and ferns the way you want. Make sure the arrangement is aesthetically done. You can use a pin to attach it to the left lapel of the suit or tuxedo.

This was all about the boutonnieres for groomsmen and grooms. There are plenty of other alternatives that grooms and brides choose over boutonnieres. This is only to add some unique touch to their iweddingsi. I hope this article on boutonnieres for groomsmen has helped you choose the correct boutonnieres for the men in your wedding party.