Do you want something that adds class and elegance to your man on any social gathering perhaps a very much anticipated wedding? Spice his tuxedo up with a stunning piece of boutonniere. He will surely be the talk of the guests (that’s aside from you of course).

Let’s hear it for the boys this time. Preparing for a woman’s infinite necessities during a wedding might just be overrated, overrated in a sense that sometimes we forget to hike it up a notch for our beloved man. Remember, you are not the only one who is getting married; they too would surely like it if they get a bit of glitz and glamour here and there.

If you have been swayed and is thinking about making it a little bit more elegant for him, then I just might have the perfect idea – boutonnieres! Boutonnieres are tiny floral decorations which are traditionally pinned through a man’s coat. Such is done to dash a pinch of nature’s beauty to man’s couture which is absolutely gorgeous. It is a sure way to fire up more that rented dashing tuxedo and would surely compliment any type of formal apparel. It’s easy to imagine that a tiny piece of article could make such a dramatic difference on a man’s whole ensemble.

Boutonnieres are frequently worn in the past, however, now they are pretty much reserved during special formal gatherings such as proms and weddings. Corsages are the female counterpart of boutonnieres which are traditionally worn by older women. In western customs, female dates are the ones who would purchase a boutonniere pin for her male date in order to match it to her corsage. Also, in most western weddings, a man is required to wear one of the wedding boutonnieres on the left part of his coat particularly on his lapel.

If you are in such a tight budget and think that having one would add up to the total overhead, then you might consider alternatives of trying to make your very own unique boutonnieres. Making your very own boutonniere is not a hard task; in fact, it is one of the easiest projects that you can make. Here are some guidelines on how to make a boutonniere.

• Utilize a flower of your choice, whether you are making one or more boutonnieres, make sure that your local florist will have the flowers ready on your pick up date.
  
• Choose smaller varieties of flowers. Carnations and roses are top choices.
  
• If you would want, you can also ask professional help from a florist to see if they could dye the flowers to match up your color motif. However, this would take days in advance preparation.
  
• Artificial flowers can also be used if fresh ones are not available. They can also be kept just for keepsakes for any last-minute touch ups.
  
• Cut the flower including the stem in approximately 3 inches.
  
• Create a bed for your boutonniere. You can also add baby’s breath and some ferns. However, the bed should not be longer than the flower; the flower should be seen from all angles.
  
• Wrap all the stems preferably using a green tape to conceal the tape.
  
• Tie a bow around the stem at the bottom of your bed. The color of the ribbon should match that of your motif.
  
• Lastly, keep the flowers fresh, moist, and cool all the time just until it is ready for use.