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Mrs. Star, New York City Age and Occupation: 22, Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Casting Assistant Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Ceremony: The Kraine Theatre, Reception: Midtown Loft & Terrace About Me: I’m a professional actress who’s always had New York City in her blood and I'm finally getting the chance to make a home in Manhattan with my fiancé, my dog, and my big dreams! I love polka dots, craft projects, Dunkin’ Donuts’ iced coffee, and anything sparkly. I’m having a blast planning our elegant/dramatic/New York City/acting-themed/largely-DIY wedding and am thrilled to be the youngest current Miss Blogger!
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Boutonniere Love

June 16th, 2009 @ 6:37 pm by Mrs. Star

After seeing some amazing inspiration on Etsy, I decided that it would be fun and cost-effective to make the guys’ boutonnieres myself. I spent a few weeks collecting the supplies from various places:

  • Purple ribbon - eBay - $8 including shipping
  • Guinea deathers - Etsy Seller Mojaziemia - $5 including shipping
  • Miniature camellias - eBay - $12 including shipping
  • Black beaded rose - Trim Store in NYC, W 38th street - $2
  • Pin backings - Findings Store in NYC - $4

TOTAL - 6 Boutonnieres for $31

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I’m pretty proud of the way they turned out! I love that they incorporate our polka dot theme and that they were lovingly handmade by me. I was concerned that my mister would feel slighted that they were silk flowers, but he confessed that he was way more excited about boutonnieres made by me than ones made by some florist!

Would you ever consider incorporating silkies into your day?

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35 Responses to “Boutonniere Love”

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Golden139
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Golden139 (message)  1,768 posts, Buzzing bee

Those look fantastic! Cute feather! I’m loving your DIY wedding so far. After seeing Miss Lab’s bouquet and your bouts–I’m definitely thinking about incorporating silkies! And how great of your FI to be so excited about them. :)

 
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Natakie16
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Natakie16 (message)  859 posts, Busy bee

Wow! They are amazing, I’m sure everyone will love them!

 
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Miss Piglet (message)  1,045 posts, Bumble bee

and you should be proud! those came out fabulous! great job, miss star!

 
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thisismystop (message)  39 posts, Newbee

Those look great!!! I am making the guys bouts too. I bought an orchid which I have kept alive so far. I am also making the ladies corsages. :)

 
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Miss Mouse
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

These are really cute! You’re so crafty. Way to save money, too!

 
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sal75
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sal75 (message)  134 posts, Blushing bee

Miss Star those are so AMAZING!!!! They look awesome~~!

 
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MaPo
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MaPo (message)  315 posts, Helper bee

They look great! I love polka dots too! My lovely MIL made my bouquet with silkies and I loved it, and now it’s in my dining room and I get to see it and remember and love it everyday.

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

they look fantastic miss star!

 
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Mrs. Kitten (message)  868 posts, Busy bee

These are so cute Miss Star! You could start your own Etsy shop :)

 
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Miss French Bulldog
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Ooo Miss Star, these are really cute :) They remind me of the fantastic bouts Miss Joey got.

 
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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,366 posts, Bumble bee

You did a great job! Love the polkadots

 
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MissMemsie
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MissMemsie (message)  38 posts, Newbee

Those are adorable! I wouldn’t feel slighted at all! If anything, it’s made with love!! Nice going!

 
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ejs4y8
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ejs4y8 (message)  14,581 posts, Bee Keeper

I am way impressed! I LOVE THEM! I wish I’d found that Etsy shop before I did mine! Instead I can be jealous of yours! Your DIY talents are fab and I can’t wait to see what else you share with us!

 
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ms boardwalk (message)  356 posts, Helper bee

i really love all the polkadots!

 
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Miss Bear Cub
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,566 posts, Bumble bee

this is so awesome! You should totally do a tutorial!! :D

 
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Miss Argyle
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Miss Argyle (message)  2,516 posts, Sugar bee

Very cute! Love quirky things like this!

 
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Newport Nuptials (message)  1,230 posts, Bumble bee

I’m loving all your diy projects!

 
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Miss Star
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Miss Star (message)  2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

@Mrs. Kitten: I’ve thought about starting an Etsy shop with all of the skillz (haha) I’ve learned from DIYing my own wedding. Maybe!

 
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Please post a tutorial!

 
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Jenniphyr
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Jenniphyr (message)  2,602 posts, Sugar bee

I’m definitely thinking of doing silk flowers! =) Depending on what we go with, that is. With our current plan (a single blue rose for me and my fiance, a daisy wreath in my hair, and a single daisy in coloured bottles for centrepieces), we might just pluck the daisies from our yard and buy the roses! =) Then again, silk might STILL be a good idea, because we could keep the roses as a keepsake, the daisy chain would stay “fresh” through the whole event, and we could keep the centrepieces as decorations for our house!

 
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Mrs. Star, New York City Age and Occupation: 22, Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Casting Assistant Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Ceremony: The Kraine Theatre, Reception: Midtown Loft & Terrace About Me: I’m a professional actress who’s always had New York City in her blood and I'm finally getting the chance to make a home in Manhattan with my fiancé, my dog, and my big dreams! I love polka dots, craft projects, Dunkin’ Donuts’ iced coffee, and anything sparkly. I’m having a blast planning our elegant/dramatic/New York City/acting-themed/largely-DIY wedding and am thrilled to be the youngest current Miss Blogger!

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