Let's face it: most guys are not all that into flowers. And yet,
the boutonierre is one of the few colorful accents available to the
groom and his attendants at a wedding. The solution: choose one of these
funky modern wedding boutonierres which truly reflects the groom's
personality and the style of your wedding; flowers are entirely
optional.
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The modern approach to boutonierres is long overdue. For
years now, brides have been finding creative ways to make their
weddings beautiful while breaking the mold, yet there have been few
opportunities for the groom to try his hand at a little creative
expression. Finally, there is an opportunity for the guys in the wedding
to have a bit of fun with their attire (or at least for the bride to
try something new), in the form of the whimsical and unique boutonierre.
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A
boutonierre can be almost anything, as long as it is small and
lightweight enough to fashion into a lapel pin. It can tie in with the
wedding theme or simply showcase one of the groom's passions. As it is
intended to be a decorative accessory, whatever is chosen should also be
attractive and visually interesting. For instance, if you were having a
nautical theme wedding, tiny sailboats fashioned into boutonierres make
charming accents for the gentlemen. Wrap the stems in striped grosgrain
ribbon to capitalize on the preppy feeling of a nautical wedding. The
same idea would work just as well for a wedding without a nautical
theme, if the groom happens to be a passionate sailor.
Beach
weddings are ever popular, and lend themselves to some great creative
boutonierres. A tiny bunch of seashells on wires can be gathered into a
beach-worthy lapel pin for the groom and groomsmen. For extra visual
appeal, you can layer in a small starfish, sand dollar, or a piece of
faux coral. Not only will the unique boutonierre suit the theme of the
wedding, but it will not run the risk of wilting under the summer sun
like a fresh flower.
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If you are looking for something unique to
craft into a lapel ornament for your groom, take some time to consider
his hobbies. Does he love to while away the afternoons fishing? Great!
Many fly fishing lures are really cool looking, and could very easily be
transformed into boutonierres. Some couples are going even further, and
turning favorite vintage toys from their childhood into lapel art. Hey,
maybe your groom has a Matchbox car that he always loved as a kid which
is just sitting around waiting to be given new life as a funky
boutonierre. It might not be appropriate for a formal wedding, but for a
more casual and offbeat affair, almost anything goes.
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Handcrafted
boutonierres are also a great look. If you are planning a wedding which
features many handcrafted elements, from your wedding jewelry to your
invitations to the favors, a lapel ornament with a charming homemade
feel could be ideal. This is something which a creative bride could make
herself, or enlist the assistance of a local artist to do the honors.
Think of elements like vintage velvet leaves, buttons, rickrack, and
even bits of yarn for your bohemian handcrafted boutonierres.
Finally,
there are unique boutonierres which are flower-free, yet do coordinate
with the bride's ensemble. Having a black tie wedding and wearing an
ornate gown with plenty of sparkling wedding jewelry? Then why not
create a dramatic lapel ornament of glossy black feathers, glittery
twigs and a few crystals for your groom? With a boutonierre this
stylish, your handsome groom will feel just as good as you do on the
wedding day!
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