Buttonholes and Boutonnieres for the Groom and His Men

Traditionally, the groom’s boutonniere is taken from the bride’s bouquet. A single rose is the classic choice. Usually all the groom’s men from the best man, father of the bride to ushers wear a buttonhole.

This courtesy may also be extended to the bride’s brothers, the groom’s father or even all the male guests. Allocate one usher with this job and make sure there are plenty of pins to go round.

A buttonhole is a flower arrangement in miniature and can be as simple as having only one bloom with foliage, or as complex as the bridal bouquet.

Like the bridal bouquet, these are tied with ribbon or braids and fastened with dress makers pins in various ways. The ribbon can be tied in a spiral crisscross up the length of the stem of the flower. If fine enough, a small bow can even be tied at the top.