50 Boutonnière Ideas for Any Wedding Style (2024)

FAQs

What should a boutonniere look like? ›

Usually a single flower or bud, typically white but can be a solid color that goes with any theme or even a date's dress (talking to you prom goers). Oh and a quick boutonnière hack- it always goes over your heart! Or at least on the lapel on that side...

Matching. One of the most common ideas when it comes to prom corsages and boutonnieres is to make sure they match your date's outfit. If you know what color dress, suit, or vest/tie colors he or she will be wearing, this can be a great option.

For weddings, select flowers for the groomsmen that complement the bride's & groom's boutonniere but make them smaller and a bit different. Align color and style with the event's flowers or theme. Choose sturdy, long-lasting flowers that can maintain their shape without water for hours.

Corsages and boutonnieres can have 1 or up to 5 flowers. They can be of any color and a combination of colors.

Rose and Ranunculus

Even if you're wearing a colorful outfit, you don't have to skimp on vivacious hues when it comes to your boutonnière.

Traditionally, the corsage is purchased by the guy while the boutonniere is bought by his date. It is common to have the boutonniere and corsage matching and this color scheme is determined by the woman's dress color.

Similar to a wedding bouquet, in the 16th century, boutonnières were used to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. It was also used to keep bad scents away and was believed to protect against diseases. In the 18th century, however, many wore boutonnières as fashion statements.

What is the standard cost for a boutonniere? ›

Altar flower arrangements cost an average of $500, while the groom's boutonniere will cost an average of $30.

The people who traditionally wear a boutonniere include: the groom, groomsmen, the bride's dad, the groom's dad, any ring bearers, ushers, all grandfathers, any male readers and you can even have one for your male officiant if you have one.

Traditionally, the guy pays for the corsage and the girl pays for the boutonniere, as each person is gifting the flowers to their date. However, it's common for couples dating for awhile to choose their flowers together or for one half of the pair to place the order for both to ensure the flowers coordinate.

The boutonniere should be placed on top of the lapel and on the left side. If you're pinning the boutonniere on some else then it should be placed to the right of the tie. The boutonniere is typically placed lower than the tie, but above the pocket square.

Traditionally, the corsage is purchased by the guy while the boutonniere is bought by his date. It is common to have the boutonniere and corsage matching and this color scheme is determined by the woman's dress color.