Wedding Flowers

Why do you wear button holes and corsages at Weddings ?

If you want a uniform look to your wedding and to provide a symbol of unity between the two families, why not co-ordinate your corsages with the gents' button holes? You could choose a white rose as this would compliment most people's clothing.           

Who should wear button holes and corsages at a wedding ?

Having nice button hole (or boutonniere) can really make a difference to the male's suit at wedding. It adds the finishing touch that provides a sense of style and completeness to the whole wedding party.

You really only need a small flower for your button hole, and there are many elegant ways to give them an attractive look. Little add on's, such as the creative use of greenery, wire and berrys can make a huge difference. People really do notice original design features.

Choosing Your Wedding Button Hole

The colour of your Button Hole 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 buttonholes to be made that mirror t

he flowers in the bride's bouquet.

For guys who 'don't like flowers' you can tone things down by using smaller blooms or substituting them with greenery and berries or even herbs. 

How to Wear Your Button Hole 

The button hole should be worn on the outside of the buttonhole of the left lapel: Not in the button hole.

It is usually secured by placing a pearl-headed pin from the back of the lapel. The pin will then be invisible from the front. If you have a gold or decorative pin you may want to show it off and then you could pin the boutonniere from the front.

Is it Wedding Buttonholes or Wedding Boutonnieres?

In Australia we use the term Button Hole. However, wedding boutonnieres is the common term used in the US for a gentleman's flower or flowers worn on the

lapel. In the UK the term wedding buttonholes is more common and UK florists regard a buttonhole as being based around a single dominant flower, whereas a boutonniere is a group of small flowers such as stephanotis.On this website we use the terms interchangeably. 

Let's Hear it For the Boy!

Weddings are generally focused on how special the bride looks. Wedding Button Holes are an inexpensive way to ensure that the groom looks and feels special too. Go for it!

Stylish Wedding Corsages

Wedding corsages are created from a single or small group of flowers and are worn by the female members of the wedding party. A corsage is similar to a male Button Hole but is larger and usually has prettier accessories surrounding the main flower such as baby's breath.

Who Wears Wedding Corsages?

The mothers of the bride and groom normally wear corsages. It is also a good idea to include the grandmothers as well. Check with them what their outfits are going to be so that appropriate flowers can be chosen for the corsage.

Singapore orchids and roses make good corsages as they are quite hardy and will last all day out of water.

Attaching and Wearing Wedding Corsages

Corsages are attached in the same way a male button hole is, with a pearl headed pin. The pin is pushed through from the back of the garment, through the corsage, and back through the garment.

Recently corsage magnets have become available. These are for delicate fabrics where you wouldn't want to put a pin through. A small magnet is incorporated at the back of the corsage design and a thin metallic disc is placed on the back of the garment that secures it in place. If you require a magnet, please give us plenty of notice.

Wrist corsages can look very stylish with a short sleeve dress. It is best to create them from circular focal flowers such as orchids or roses. Flowers such as calla lilies will not work as well.

Wrist corsages have the advantage over a bouquet that both of your hands are free.

                  

Other Types of Wedding Corsages

Sometimes we are asked to make a handbag corsage because the guest wants to protect their clothes. These are created in a similar way to a normal corsage. It is best attached to a rigid part of the handbag, either the handle or the main part of the bag itself.

Another idea for wearing a corsage is to create one for a hat. These can be easily attached using a pin or magnets depending on the material from which the hat is made.