Wedding Boutonnieres – Tips For Achieving the Ultimate Finishing Touch
Boutonnieres are the ultimate finishing touch to a gentleman’s outfit and provide a sense of style.
Here are some tips on how to make sure that the guys in your wedding party look fantastic.
Types of Flower
Roses are the most popular flower for a boutonniere, but don’t feel that you have to follow tradition. Other flowers that work well include stephanotis, tulips and orchids. If you are on a budget, carnations are a good choice.
Choosing Your Boutonnieres
The colour of your boutonnieres can be chosen to either contrast or complement the colour of the groom’s outfit. For instance a black morning suit with a burgundy cravat could be complemented by a burgundy boutonniere made from a tulip, calla lily or rose.
Alternatively, you could arrange for boutonnieres to be made that mirror the flowers in the bride’s bouquet.
Who Should Have Boutonnieres?
It is common for the bridegroom, best man, ushers/groomsmen and fathers of the bride and bridegroom to all have boutonnieres. Some couples also like...