All posts under boutonniere
Boutonnières For Fall Weddings
Unique and quirky finishing touches for your groom and his groomsmen.
10 Unique and Creative Boutonnière Ideas for Your Groom
Dress up your mister's tux with one of these chic accents.
17 Show-Stopping Boutonnieres
Boutonnieres are a great way to tie in your wedding theme and colours and add dimension to an otherwise ordinary suit. You can match your man’s boutonniere to your bouquet or combine other elements of your wedding like branches or…
Four Gorgeous Boutonniere Alternatives
Carnations, roses, poppies, orchids and every type of floral in between have long been worn by men at formal events–weddings included. However, for a unique twist to the traditional boutonniere, why not opt for something a little less flowery?
Gorgeous Wedding Floral Inspiration
Celebrating their second anniversary this summer, Les Petites Excuses is a gorgeous Montreal-based floral studio that’s blooming with fresh and innovative designs. From romantic bouquets to cute arrangements, one only has to look at their portfolio to see how creative…
Inspiration: Love & Lavender
Clockwise from top left: Dress, courtesy Melissa Sweet Bridesmaids Fall 2011. Seen in this slide show. Bouquet, courtesy Albuquerque Florist. Seen in this slide show. Champagne, courtesy Culinary Capers. Seen in this article. Cupcakes, courtesy The Cupcake Gallery Blog. Boutonnières,…
Heart-Throbbing Colour
{All photography courtesy Michael Moore Photography} Hues, tones, textures… they can say so much. When my long time childhood friend, talent artist, graphic designer, and in my humble opinion colour expert, asked me to do her flowers, I admit I…
Quirky Bridal Accessories
Romantic, nature and vintage brides alike can rejoice when they see the wonderful items crafted by Mignonne Handmade. From cute and quirky hairpieces to whimsical and garden-like boutonnieres, Mignonne Handmade is a one-stop destination for all things unique. Just as…
Jenna Von Oy’s Florist
If you want beautiful floral inspiration, try Just for Your Floral Design. With their romantic and gorgeous array of wedding arrangements, it’s no wonder that Jenna Von Oy (most notably remembered as Six on Blossom) chose them to create her…
Summer Sedum
Sedum is an amazing flower that changes colour as the season progresses. It starts to become available in early August in a fresh green colour. As the season progress it changes to a soft pink, then a rosy pink, and…
Quintessential Rose
I love this time of year! Here are more photos that a wonderful bride just sent to me, to add to our portfolio, and more importantly to blog and share with all of you! This wedding was on June 11th,…
The “Manly” Bout
Is your man not particularly keen on a fantastic floral boutonnière? He is not alone! Here are a couple of options that will encourage him from not only wearing a pocket square on your special day. The man’s man seems…
Wedding Season is Back!
There is no better way to kick off the beginning of wedding season, than doing flowers for a friend. Lindsay, from HRM Photography, was married on April 17th. What made this so fun, is a couple of years ago when…
Latest Obsession: Herbal Boutonnieres
Yesterday on set, Jenn from Flour Studio came in with this really amazing floral item–herbal boutonnieres. Originally, I had planned to keep mum on this cool creation until my next flower video comes out–but it was such an awesome idea…
The Famous Calla Lily
A stately flower that makes a huge impact all on it’s own—in a stunning brides bouquet, a tall magnificent centrepiece, a single bloom boutonnière. Callas are grown here in Canada, as well as overseas. There can be a significant difference…
Button Holes
Allow the men’s flowers to flow with the theme of your wedding. The groom’s boutonniere should be very similar to the brides bouquets, so all the pictures of the newlyweds coordinate. Likewise, the groom’s wedding party should match the bride’s…
Lily of the Valley
Most brides can only dream of having lily of the valley for their bouquet, but if you want it bad enough, I suggest planning your wedding around it!
Blogging Debut!
I have been a florist for 12 years, and without a doubt wedding flowers are my personal passion! I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to share my knowledge, lessons and experiences with you. I hope this blog will shed some…
Faux Flowers
Received an email from Alison at Chapeau de Gateau (chapeaudegateau.com). She was updating us on what’s new, hip and happening in the ribbon world.
Pretty Boutonnières
Want to hear something funny? I’m embarrassed to admit that it wasn’t until a few years ago that I actually learned how to properly pronounce “boutonnière.”
Well Suited
Q. My best man is a girl, and I’m not sure how to dress her for the big day. I’d rather her not wear a suit. Should she carry flowers like a bridesmaid? A. If you don’t want her wearing…
