Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Single flower such as a rose, calla lily or carnation
- Small ferns or bear grass
- Floral wire
- Floral tape
- Baby's breath or craft pearls (optional)
- Straight pin or safety pin
Step1
Choose a flower that works with boutonniere instructions. The bloom needs to be small enough for a lapel. Try a single rose, small calla lily or carnation.
Step2
Select greenery that complements the flower. Try a small fern or short spikes of bear grass.
Step3
Arrange your selections. Place the flower and greenery in a pleasing arrangement before you wire and tape them together.
Step4
Add a small piece of baby's breath or a few pearls to give the arrangement more visual interest. Use this option for a more formal occasion, such as a wedding.
Step5
Attach floral wire to the stem of the flower with floral tape to make the flower stay straight. Make sure the wire goes up the back the flower, hidden from view.
Step6
Add the stem of baby's breath next, if needed. Be sure to use a small piece so it doesn't overwhelm the flower or make the boutonniere too large. Secure it to the flower at the stem, using floal tape.
Step7
Connect the flower portion of the boutonniere to the greenery with floral tape, wrapping in a corkscrew fashion for a smooth finish.