A boutonniere is a small collection of flowers worn on the left lapel of a tuxedo or suit for formal occasions. It is less expensive than a corsage and can range from $10 to $40. Boutonnieres are worn at weddings by the groom, groomsmen, ushers, and parents of the bride and groom. The flowers chosen should match the overall color scheme of the wedding. Boutonnieres are available in silk flowers, but fresh flowers are preferred.
A boutonniere is the masculine equivalent of a feminine corsage. The boutonniere is usually a collection of one or two small flowers, with perhaps an accent of some baby’s breath or fern. Most often, the boutonniere is worn for formal occasions, such as weddings or proms. It is always attached to the left lapel of the tuxedo or suit.
The boutonniere tends to be less expensive than the corsage, and they are actually one of the simpler flower arrangements to make if one is trying to save money on weddings or proms. A men’s floral buttonhole can range in price from 10 to 40 US dollars (USD), depending on the flowers chosen and the florist’s margin. Sometimes boutonnieres are included in the price of a large bouquet order.
Boutonnieres are worn at weddings by the groom, groomsmen, ushers, and parents of the bride and groom. If someone other than the father is escorting the bride down the aisle, she must also wear a buttonhole. If a woman accompanies the bride, she wears a traditional corsage.
The choice of boutonniere color is important. The flowers chosen should match the overall color scheme of the wedding. Generally, the boutonnieres are ordered by the bride’s family and have them ready for the groomsmen, although this can vary depending on the formality of the wedding. Traditionally for proms, the woman buys the bouquet for her date and, therefore, can choose the appropriate colors for her dress. When in doubt, a boutonniere made with a white rose can generally go with virtually any other color or style of tuxedo the man chooses.
By ordering the boutonniere in advance, the woman attending the prom can discuss with her date what would be most pleasing. She can also suggest what her own colors will be. The couple can choose the flowers together, or the male has time to get a tuxedo that best matches her date’s dress and corsage colors.
While the boutonniere is generally restricted for use on formal occasions, it’s certainly reasonable for a couple planning a formal date of any kind to present themselves with a corsage and boutonniere. A trip to the opera, dinner at a high-class restaurant, or a date for any occasion that calls for a tuxedo and formal evening wear is a good excuse to add the extra touch of a bouquet of flowers.
There are boutonnieres available in silk flowers, which the male can of course wear again. However, the fake flower bouquet is generally only considered acceptable if the man wearing it can claim serious allergies to flowers. Otherwise, this variant is considered not to have the appeal that a fresh flower has.
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