A boutonniere signifies the importance of an individual at a wedding! From the groom and his groomsmen to the father of the bride, these arrangements are a special way to honor the men in a wedding ceremony. Originally boutonnieres were pushed through the left lapel buttonhole. The stems were held in place with a loop at the back of the lapel. Today's jackets often lack this necessary loop to hold the boutonniere in place; this is how the process of "pinning a boutonniere" became the norm. Step 1: Make sure the flowers, greenery, and other pieces of the boutonniere are arranged as you want it to look on the lapel. Step 2: Place the boutonniere so the flower is on or just below the widest part of the lapel. Pin the boutonniere on the man's left. Step 3: In order to hide the pin, insert the pin behind the left lapel and through the stem. We recommend using two pins to secure the boutonniere. Step 4: Give the boutonniere a little push to check its stability. Step 5: Look handsome!

Image 1 courtesy of Lynne Brubaker, Image 2,3,5,6,7, and 9 courtesy of Jen Fariello, Image 4 courtesy of Holland Photo Arts, Image 8 courtesy of Patrica Lyons.