By eHow Weddings Editor
Choose a small to midsize flower for a boutonniere. Roses and carnations are flowers that are commonly used.
Use greenery and baby's breath along with the flower. These items can be obtained from your florist or craft store.
Use scissors to cut the stem of the flower to a length of approximately 3 inches. If you cut off any leaves, save them to use as greenery. If you are using an artificial flower, cut the stem with wire cutters.
Create a "bed" for the flower with a small amount of baby's breath and greenery. The bed should not extend much beyond the top of the flower and should be visible from the sides. Place the baby's breath between the greenery and the flower.
Tie a bow at the bottom of the boutonniere. Use 1/4-inch silk or satin ribbon in a color that coordinates with a prom dress or wedding colors. This ribbon can also be used to camouflage floral wire.
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mrsmonroe said
on 5/23/2008 the pictures were a great help! thanks much
LadyTDavis said
on 2/11/2007 Thank you this helped me out so much. The insturctions plus the pictures helped.