Stylish Boutonnieres | Wedding Details | Bay Area Wedding Florist

Elegant details, fun, textural elements, intricate stem-wrappings…these considerations are not just for the Bridal and Bridesmaids bouquets anymore. Men like style too. So why can’t the flowers the men will wear (a boutonniere) be as elegant, unique and detailed as the bouquets—only on a much smaller, more tailored scale? Okay, sure…there used to be a time whenever I met with a couple to discuss their wedding flowers, and the discussion turned to the topic of boutonnieres, if the Groom was asked to offer an opinion, he would stare at me blankly with that deer-in-the-headlights expression. Sometimes, it was a look of abject fear. I have often heard, “Uh….just don’t make me wear anything pink!” Or, “Do I have to wear a flower?” But these days, men have become much more savvy about design, style, and color (thanks, Fab Five) and are offering their opinions more and more about the style of their wedding design, often right down to the flowers. They worry about being pinned (literally) on the wedding day with something big, girly, or fussy. I am happy to put their worries to rest. No, I say! Your boutonniere should coordinate with the overall floral design for the wedding, but still be uniquely yours. Masculine, tailored, and suited to your style. 

Another common question or concern I hear from Grooms (and Brides) is, “Does the boutonniere have to be a rose?” While the rose is frequently used in wedding floral design, including boutonnieres, the answer is NO! The sky is (almost) the limit with what we can do with the boutonniere.* Heck, it doesn’t even have to have flowers at all. We’ve made many boutonnieres out of berries, herbs, interesting foliage, to name a few. 

Below is just a small sampling of some boutonnieres we’ve crafted over the years…enjoy!

*Don’t get me wrong: I love roses, and we make beautiful rose boutonnieres as well—usually using smaller sized roses, and incorporating other interesting textures and little details, as we are known for.