How To Make A Boutonniere

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A male equivalent to corsages, boutonniere is a floral adornment worn by men, which is usually the collection of a single bud or flower or an assortment of one or two small flowers. The word boutonniere arose from French word, which means buttonhole. Most boutonnieres are scaled down and understated in nature and feature a single flower, mostly carnation, roses or gardenia or calla lily accompanied by greenery such as leaves or sprigs. The colors of boutonniere are generally white or red but sometimes can be coordinated with the color of the dress like a blue cornflower for a blue suit. It is worn with tuxedo or a suit and is pinned to the left lapel of the tuxedo or suit covering the heart of the wearer. This nosegay is generally worn at weddings by all the men participating at the wedding especially by groom and the groomsmen, at prom and other such formal events. It can be worn on a trip to opera or to a dinner to a high-end restaurants etc. However, the purpose of the boutonniere is to be seen and admire but not to call attention to itself. Boutonniere provides elegance to any occasion. Although the boutonniere is available in silk flowers too, it doesn’t hold the attraction and appeal of fresh flowers.