Boutonnieres on hand: a bright addition to the wedding look

A boutonniere is as significant an attribute of a wedding as the bride’s bouquet. Initially, it was considered a purely male accessory, which was traditionally attached to the suit of the groom and best man.

But along with changes in the world of wedding fashion, the range of use of floral wedding attributes has also expanded significantly. Now a stylish boutonniere can decorate the outfits of absolutely everyone present at the celebration, from the bride and groom to the guests. Let's look at the most popular options for boutonnieres.

How to choose the right one

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The entire emphasis is on the outfits and accessories of the future spouses, so the floral decorations of witnesses and invited guests cannot overshadow the beauty of the main heroes of the occasion. At the same time, they must duplicate the style of the groom's boutonniere and the bride's bouquet, intersecting with them in colors. Ideally, you need to create a decoration in a similar tone, but with miniature buds and slightly different decor.

The boutonniere for witnesses can be selected in accordance with:

1. Wedding color scheme. The fashion for themed celebrations in a specific color has appeared relatively recently, however, if the emphasis is placed on this when organizing a holiday, the boutonniere must match the chosen color.
2. Witness outfits. Choose jewelry to match the clothes of the bridesmaids and groomsmen, maintaining the desired style. This will allow the newlyweds and witnesses to look harmonious next to each other.
3. Bride's bouquet. If the boutonniere is made in the form of a mini-bouquet, it should slightly resemble the newlywed’s floral arrangement, but be decorated with other decorative elements. If the witness is asked to wear a corsage on her hand, it can repeat the design of the wedding bouquet, but it is better to use artificial flowers when creating it.

Please note that when decorating boutonnieres, all the features of the wedding style must be taken into account. For example, when organizing a celebration in a rustic or shabby chic style, witnesses can be invited to wear wooden butterflies and complement their images with boutonnieres using lavender, spikelets or wildflowers. Nautical-themed weddings are a great opportunity to give bridesmaids and groomsmen stylish accessories made from shells, striped ribbons a la sailor suits, tiny anchors or steering wheels and other nautical paraphernalia.

Instructions for self-production

Once suitable materials have been selected, you can begin the main manipulations. Step-by-step master classes will help you cope with the task. Before starting work, you just need to make sure that you have everything you need. You will need the following materials and tools:

• the material chosen for making the boutonniere;
• pins;
• scissors (can be replaced with pruning shears);
• decorative wire;
• wire cutters

Depending on how the accessory will be manufactured, this list may change.

For the witness and the groom

To make a wedding attribute, twine, ribbon and additional decor that matches the overall theme of the event can be used. It will cost very little and looks quite elegant and at the same time laconic on a suit. The work is performed according to the following scheme:

1. Take a pair of ribbons approximately 8 - 10 cm long. The edges of each of them are cut in the shape of the Latin letter V.
2. The ribbons are placed one on top of the other and folded in half.
3. The base is tied several times with twine.
4. Additionally, the decoration is decorated with additional details.

All that remains is to fix this product on the clothes. In this case, you need to make sure that as a result of tension it does not change the appearance.

For guests

Boutonnieres for guests can be created using decorative or natural feathers of various shades. For example, women can have pink jewelry, and men white, turquoise or blue. When making such an attribute, you must adhere to the following instructions:

1. The feathers are collected in a bunch and thus a unique bouquet is formed.
2. Additional decor is added. For example, beads or ribbons.
3. Using a ribbon of a suitable shade, the structure is tied. It is fixed with a regular pin or glue.

This completes the work on creating the accessory. All that remains is to fix it on the wedding dress. Its cost is quite small. All materials needed for the work are sold in craft stores.

For the bridesmaid

A rose is used to make this decoration. Even a novice needlewoman can cope with this task. The following manipulations are performed:

1. A decorative wire is pulled through the base of the bud. It must be positioned so that there are even parts of the edges on both sides.
2. The wire is pressed against the stem and wrapped with tape. You just need to choose the right shade.
3. Leaves and other suitable decor are added to the bud. These elements are pressed against the stem and wrapped with ribbon.
4. After the composition is assembled, the stem is trimmed. Its length should ultimately be between 1 and 3 cm.
5. The tape is secured to the back of the product with a pin. With its help, the attribute will be further fixed on the outfit.

This version of the boutonniere can be called a classic. It would look great on a bridesmaid outfit. Using the same principle, you can also create a bracelet.

Boutonniere options

A boutonniere for witnesses can have several design options:

• A classic pin or brooch for guys. A man's boutonniere does not have to look like a flower or a bouquet. Accessories in the form of clip-on bow ties, small metal figures or leather items are now in fashion. They look stricter, more laconic and much more stylish than banal artificial flowers.

• Bracelet in the form of a miniature bouquet for girls. If you wish and have a good imagination, you can easily use any women’s accessory as a boutonniere, however, the best option is a bracelet. Florists collect small inflorescences into one wreath, secure the composition with an elastic band or ribbon, and then complement the decoration with other decorative elements. If you use large buds when making a bracelet, you will get a shape close to the classic one.

Boutonnieres for guests are, rather, a compliment for all people invited to the celebration, so it is better to make them from artificial flowers and other decorations so that these small souvenirs remain as a keepsake for them. It is best to make discreet accessories that will match any guest’s outfit. Often, men are offered miniature pins, and women are offered wrist corsages made of ribbons.

Boutonnieres made of fresh flowers

If you decide to choose fresh flowers to make witness boutonnieres, pay attention to the following compositions:

1. Monobouquet of roses. A large bud is placed in the center and framed by small heads of miniature roses of a similar tone.
2. Orchids with greenery and ribbons. These boutonnieres are especially good on the hands of the bridesmaids.
3. Cascade of roses and freesias. It is advisable to use roses with elongated buds, and also supplement the resulting mix with greenery.
4. Callas with satin ribbons. This boutonniere looks elegant in combination with any suit, which makes it universal.

Please note that you should only give preference to flowers that do not have pollen, otherwise it may stain your outfit. You should also avoid inflorescences with a strong aroma: the rich smell of a flower located close enough to the face can cause allergies.

What looks is it suitable for?

In a modern look, the boutonniere looks appropriate with almost all variations, as it is made from various materials and colors.

1. A tuxedo flower is the most classic and strict option. A white or beige accessory looks impressive on black clothes.
2. A classic suit with a jacket can always be complemented with a bright small detail. The main thing is that it matches the bride’s bouquet.
3. For an outdoor wedding, people often don’t wear a jacket, but leave only a vest. And in this case, the flower boutonniere looks as harmonious and stylish as possible.
4. The freest option is to hook a bright piece onto suspenders or a shirt. An original and easy way to decorate a men's outfit.

Attention! Perhaps your look would be better suited not to a boutonniere, but a butterfly. She can look very fashionable too.

Satin ribbon boutonnieres

For the groomsmen, you can make stylish boutonnieres in the form of bow ties on pins, but a floral decoration on the wrist made of satin ribbons will be a wonderful accessory for any bridesmaid. It will emphasize femininity and add sophistication to any look, but the most pleasant thing is the practicality of such a boutonniere. Satin flowers:

• will not wither and will look presentable even at the end of the celebration;
• will not become disheveled due to active movements or wind;
• will remain as a memory of the happy day of the young.

Another advantage of fabric boutonnieres is the widest range of colors and a huge selection of ribbon patterns. This will allow you to create a unique composition or flower.

Paper boutonnieres

Wedding boutonnieres for guests can even be made from paper, and you don’t need any special talents in needlework for this. Such unique “memory cards” will not cost you much, so you can please your friends and loved ones. Light shades are ideal for a wedding ceremony, but white paper will look too simple, so it is recommended to use materials in bright and pastel colors, which can be beautifully combined to create a lovely composition. Flowers skillfully created from seemingly ordinary paper will look realistic and very elegant.

To create voluminous boutonnieres, it is best to use corrugated paper. Using this textured material, you can create compositions from large buds, and the difference between the imitation and the real flower will be invisible.

Made from artificial flowers

There is a stereotype that arrangements made from artificial flowers are a relic of the past or a sign of lack of taste. This is not entirely true. Many people picture old-style products in their imagination. Modern craftswomen make flowers that are simply impossible to visually distinguish from living ones, because they will be identical in color and proportions. Copies of real inflorescences will look beautiful both in life and in photographs in combination with the clothes of witnesses, and their freshness will not have to be controlled throughout the holiday.

If you are planning a celebration in a classic style, limit yourself to these flowers and greenery when creating boutonnieres, but for a wedding of a non-traditional format, you can prepare something more original, adding to the composition at your discretion:

• artificial berries;
• bird feathers;
• cones;
• ribbons;
• lace;
• beads.

Photos of accessories

Charming boutonnieres allow you to free your hands from the bouquet and wear a reproduction of it on your wrist. The image will not lose its style and coherence; every detail will perfectly complement the wedding picture. Floral arrangements will add festive notes to a laconic image and dilute the modern version with playful chords.

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How to make it yourself

Boutonnieres for witnesses from artificial flowers can be prepared independently in advance, but if you plan to use fresh inflorescences in the composition, such decorations are made several hours before the start of the event. Want to get everything done the night before your wedding? You can preserve the freshness of flowers by placing the finished boutonnieres in the refrigerator, in a special bag with small slits. It is advisable to practice beforehand, otherwise you risk being left without boutonnieres for witnesses and guests.

Fresh flowers must be fresh. At the same time, it is better to give preference to half-opened buds. Before work, put them in water for two hours: this will allow them to be saturated and not need additional moisture. In addition to flowers you will need:

• tape for taping;
• floral wire (about 10 centimeters);
• pins for fastening;
• glue;
• all kinds of decorative elements (twigs, hard berries, blades of grass, spikelets, feathers, rhinestones, beads, ribbons, lace, leaves or shells).

Let's move on to assembly. A women's boutonniere for the wrist is made according to the principle of a wreath. If we are talking about a classic design, you will have to tinker a little. The stem is cut obliquely and pierced with floral wire. To string leaves onto it, the wire is carefully threaded along the central veins. Each element of the boutonniere is wrapped tightly and without breaks with ribbon. This will help retain moisture in the stem.

When all the components are prepared, start assembling the composition. The central flower is the main one in the boutonniere, so the remaining decorative elements are placed in one of three options of your choice.

After this, the flower stems are tightly twisted with taping tape, the excess wire is cut off, and a pin is sewn to the finished boutonniere.

Handmade boutonnieres will be even more valuable to their lucky owners, because you put your love and care into making these cute decorations. Just a little bit of hard work, patience and imagination will allow you to create a piece of jewelry that will remain as a keepsake for your loved ones.

Creating a Decoration Base

The wedding attribute can be created in the form of a brooch. However, in this case you will need a special base to ensure reliable fixation. There is no need to purchase it at all. You can make such a base yourself. For this work you will need the following materials and tools:

• pliers;
• decorative wire;
• pin;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• Tape ribbon.

The work is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Cut a piece of wire equal to two pin lengths and bend it in the center. At a distance of about 1 cm from the ends, spread the wire to the sides.
2. Using tape, fix the wire directly to the pin;
3. Strengthen the created structure using another layer of wire.

On this basis it will be possible to create jewelry of the most varied shapes and sizes. At the same time, they will be securely fixed to the outfit.

These are just the basic ways of making wedding paraphernalia. In fact, there are significantly more of them. You just need to not be afraid of experiments. In this case, you will definitely be able to find a successful solution.