Stylish Boutonnieres for Your Big Day
That a boutonniere is no longer limited to the use of roses, as once was the case, is quite evident. From using succulents and moss, to different kids of wheats, and even sea shells, there are no limits on letting your creativity and style unfold. Below are a handful of some of our favorite wedding Boutonnieres – found on Pinterest, on some of our favorite weddings blogs, Instagram, google images, and more. Before you create your own Boutonniere however, there are a few things you should pay attention to. First off, you need to consider scale. A Boutonniere is supposed to a be a small accent to add some color and elegance to a man’s ensemble. Anything larger than 4 inches tall will simply look too much like a bouquet, and will look out of place when attached to a suit’s lapel. Secondly, think about your colors. The Boutonniere does not have to match your necktie, but should compliment in color. A pastel yellow tie for instance can be nicely paired with a fresh succulent Boutonniere. Last but not least, think about whether or not you want to wear a pocket square. Pocket squares are typically worn on the same side as a Boutonniere. Thus, having both on one outfit can be a bit overpowering. We at Mens-Ties.com therefore suggest you choose one of the other, but never both on the same ensemble. Below are a couple great examples on different Boutonniere styles and pairings.
Roses: always a classic, elegant, and timeless choice for the boutonniere. Here the white roses are paired with fresh greens and wheat-browns. It is a perfect compliment to the light gray cotton suit, gingham shirt, and slim charcoal gray wool tie. (Photo Credit: www.brides.com)
A stylish combination of plaid tie in green, dark navy suit, and smaller succulent boutonniere. The color of tie and boutonniere are a nice compliment to one another without being too overly match-matchy.
The perfect summer look that pairs a classic gray and white seersucker suit with purple pin-dot textured tie and complementing boutonniere in lavender and purple. Normally we advise against wearing both pocket square and boutonniere on the same outfit, but this particular ensemble would be well suited for adding the following solid light lavender color pocket square. (photo credits: http://www.danieltaylorphotoblog.com)
Who said that the boutonniere must be attached to a the lapel of a suit? Here the lavender colored boutonniere is paired with blue gingham check shirt and lilac color bow tie. We approve!!! (photo credit: www.ruffledblog.com)
Succulents have become popular choices for the boutonniere. The fresh greens are nicely complimented with the pear green bow tie and matching pocket square. It is perfect for early spring weddings! (photo credit: http://www.frostedpetticoatblog.com)
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