Grooms have been sporting boutonnieres at their weddings for centuries. That little flower pinned to their left lapel has connected the groom to the flowers in the bride’s bouquet for decades, but as times change and weddings have become a reflection of both the bride and groom, this little detail is a wonderful place to allow the groom’s personality to shine.
The boutonniere is often credited to Prince Albert and his wedding in 1840 to Queen Victoria. Legend has it that the prince cut a slit in his jacket to slip in a flower his bride presented to him from her bouquet. Today’s grooms are sporting much more creative floral pieces on their lapels, so get creative when you’re planning your groom’s boutonniere. Choose something that not only reflects who he is, but make it a keepsake that you and he can treasure.
If you still want to use flowers for his boutonniere, stay away from traditional roses and choose one simple statement flower like a calla lily. Combine non-traditional floral pieces like succulents and greenery or dried flowers tied with twine and twigs for a more masculine effect.
Lots of brides are choosing to incorporate the groom’s passions in their boutonniere by adding special touches and figurines from craft stores which are full of miniatures you can purchase and take to your floral designer to incorporate into your man’s floral piece. Does he love craft beer? Piece together dried wheat and hops with your favorite flower and a bottle top. Is hunting his passion? Shotgun shells filled with a flower and greenery make a cute statement.
Sports lovers have unlimited options as do musicians and those who love the outdoors. Combine greenery with guitar picks, miniature boats, golf tees, or fishing lures. If your man has a geek gene, Lego makes little superheroes, knights, and a variety of characters from popular movies and television shows. Get as creative as you like. Your guests will love the special touch, and your groom will appreciate a special keepsake from your wedding that you created just for him.
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