I have a confession to make. As much as I am enjoying planning this wedding (and I really am!) I am a tad concerned that my gorgeous husband to be (seriously don’t spill, I’ll never hear the last of it!) is feeling a little left out. So many decisions are being made by me and, even though I’m sure he doesn’t mind, I think I need to take a step back. I want everything to coordinate together but equally I want him to feel a part of it too. After all it’s his day just as much (ok ALMOST as much) as it is mine so maybe it’s time I asked for some of his input. The conversation went something like this:
“Matt, I really want your input on everything for the wedding, do you want to come and look at these and see what you think?”
“Absolutely! I totally want to be involved and help out with everything! So what are we looking at?” 
“Boutonnieres”
“Fantastic!! (pause…longer pause…) What’s a boutonniere?”
After a few attempted scribblings by me and a frantic email to Emily the cartoonist to draw one I think he got the message! And… what did he say? …. “So you mean a buttonhole?? Hang on…Flowers?! You’re giving me flowers?!!“ Now, I know what he was thinking (10 years together and counting I have managed to understand that glazed expression he gives me!) a FLOWER… on my suit… isn’t that a little bit girly?! Now, of course he is right…most brides choose the boutonniere that matches with their bouquet and the bridesmaids flowers but is that right for the groom or just for the bride?
Please don’t get me wrong, if Matt finally decides he would like a boutonniere to match in with the colour scheme and the bouquet then I will be a happy camper but I want to give him the choice so it is his decision in the end. With this in mind I have been on a roaring rampage (that’s right Matt, a Kill Bill reference just for you! 😉 ) to track down the many different types of boutonnieres you can have. From my years as a wedding photographer I have seen so many beautiful boutonnieres of every shape, size and colour so I know there are loads to select from and I am determined to find the very best.
If any one wants to contribute and add their own thoughts in the comment box please don’t be shy – I think I may need all the help I can get!
So here goes… my findings….
What a cool and quirky idea!
This rustic key with feathers is a neat alternative to the traditional flower
Now these look right up Matt’s street!
What an ingenious use of some retro looking casino chips.
Very cool.
What a cute idea! I love the countryside feel of using twisted corn.
Matt does love his Yorkshire flat-cap… hmmm
A fun way of using the humble clothes peg!
Very cute and funky.
Click on the link below to check out this fantastic DIY tutorial:
A charming idea.
I particularly love the red and white spotted ribbon the boutonniere is tied with.
Madame, with these boutonnieres, you are really spoiling us.
Another DIY tutorial just for you guys…
Perfect little winter wedding boutonniere.
A mini balsa wood boutonniere wrapped in suede string.
Lush.
An unusual and offbeat button boutonniere.
A collection of string, pins and buttons presented in a fun style.
I love this autumn boutonniere.
The mixture of twigs, acorns and leaves is really individual and brings character to the suit.
Whoah…an edible boutonniere!
This clever bride owned a catering company and so fashioned this from a carrot!
Talk about doing it her own way…AMAZE!
Another imaginative and superb boutonniere!
This was made from paper printed with an antique world map… so inventive and deliciously vintage! 🙂
And finally …. what about these staggeringly quirky and original boutonnieres?!
They’re made by Tim Fritts & Erin Rosenow in San Francisco, the talented pair will create bespoke designs of whatever you like…A TEAPOT Matt?
That’s all for today but if you can not get enough of boutonnieres then check out our Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/
“So what do you think Matt? Matt?? FUTURE HUSBAND STOP PLAYING CALL OF DUTY AND GET OVER HERE!!!”
Men. Useless!
