Pinning a buttonhole or boutonniere to a suit isn’t something most people have done before. Groomsmen are often Googling ‘how to’ the morning of the wedding. This tradition began when men would place a single bloom through the buttonhole of their suit lapel to add colour and style. They are usually pinned on the Groom’s left side (above the heart), with the flower pointing up and the stem pointing down.
First, decide on the placement of the boutonniere by holding it against the suit. Once you’re happy with the placement, fold the lapel over and use your pins on the back of the lapel and weave the pin through to the front of the flower stems.
Brides and Grooms - send a ‘how to’ video to your bridal party before the wedding so they know what to do on the day. Here’s a helpful video found on youtube demonstrating what to do!
