Boutonnieres and Coursages

Boutonnieres
Boutonnieres are meant to designate your ushers, best man and special family members. Typically, the father and grandfather of both the bride and the groom wear boutonnieres. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your boutonnieres:

• Boutonnieres can range in price range anywhere from $3.00 - $15.00, depending on the type of flower(s) and the intricacy of the design. If you are on a budget, stick with a simple style.
• The groom’s boutonniere should be different in style, color or type of flower from the other groomsmen. For example, a white rose can be used for the groom and a colored rose (possibly to match bridesmaid attire) can be used for the best man and ushers.
• The most popular flowers used for boutonnieres are roses. Other flowers that can be used include; small orchids, stephanotis, freesia, or carnations.
• Many times, a flower in the bride’s bouquet is also used for the groom’s boutonniere.

Corsages

Corsages are meant to designate special family members. Typically, the mothers and grandmothers of both the bride and the groom wear corsages. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your corsages:

• The price of corsages can range anywhere from $15.00 to $30.00 or more, depending on the size and type of flowers. If you are on a budget, stay with a simple corsage.
• Be careful not to make the corsage so elaborate, that it becomes large and heavy. Today, there are many delicate fabrics, such as silk, that can not withstand a pin through the fabric or the ability to support a heavy corsage. In most cases, when it comes to corsages—smaller is better.
• Corsages can be worn in many different ways. They can be pinned to the dress, attached to a purse or worn around the wrist. It’s a good idea to ask the person who will be wearing the corsage, which style they prefer to wear. You might also ask about the color of their dress. Then, give all this information to your florist.
• A great alternative to the corsage (and cost effective too)—give that special person a single rose or very small bouquet tied with tulle and ribbon. The hand held flower or bouquet looks great in the wedding pictures and when the mothers are escorted down the aisle.

Corsages are meant to designate special family members. However, you may also give corsages to special friends or those participating in your wedding ceremony, such as your readers, soloist or musician.