How to Choose Flowers for the Groom's Boutonnière

Flowers can have symbolic meaning, either predetermined or personally. Either way, all the flowers in the wedding ceremony should be coordinated, by style, color and symbolism. Keep this in mind when you choose flowers for the groom's boutonnière.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• florist

1. Decide on a florist. A good florist will have some suggestions for you, as well as entire sets and arrangements for all members of the wedding party. They will also help you build a custom design that suits your tastes.
2. Coordinate the groom's men's boutonnières. The boutonnières can help signify closeness and relation to the groom.
   
3. Choose a blossom. Popular choices are rosebuds, freesia, carnation and stephanotis. However, it's completely up to you! You may want to coordinate it with a flower in the bride's bouquet or pick it to match his outfit of the decorations.
   
4. Differentiate him from the other wedding party members. For example, if you are using rosebuds for both the groom and the groom's men, include a sprig of baby's breath or give him two blossoms.
5. Pin the boutonnière to his left lapel. Affix it close to his heart.

Tips & Warnings

• Flowers have special meanings, for example: red rose is true love, stephanotis is happiness in marriage and orange blossom is purity or eternal love.
• Traditionally, boutonnières match the color of the other flowers in the ceremony, but they do not have to.
• Order flowers about six months in advance.
• Be careful with Alstroemeria. Its sap is toxic if it gets in the bloodstream.
• Be aware of the flower's meanings. Make sure it doesn't have negative connotations.

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