Corsages & Boutonieres

Boutonniere

The groom, best man, ushers, and fathers of the bride and groom usually have a simple boutonniere for their jackets. Boutonnieres (usually a single flower, sometimes two) should compliment the bridal bouquet and be worn on the left lapel. Many times a flower in the bride's bouquet is also used for the groom’s boutonniere. The most popular flower used for boutonnieres are roses. Other flowers that can be used include small orchids, stephanotis, or freesia.       







Corsages

Corsages are meant to designate special family members. You may also give corsages to special friends or those participating in your wedding ceremony such as readers, a soloist, or musician. Corsages can be worn in many different ways. They can be pinned to the dress, attached to a purse, or worn around the wrist. A great alternative to the corsage (and cost effective too) is a posie. A posie is a hand held flower or small bouquet. They look great in wedding pictures and when the mothers are escorted down the aisle.