Weddingbee Blog

I am still debating whether or not to make the boutonnieres for the groomsmen or just get fresh ones from the florist. It’s not really about the cost; our quote is for $10 each, which is pretty reasonable. I’m just worried that I’ll make them and then regret it when I see the pictures. I don’t intend on making one for the groom—his will have dahlias to match my bouquet and will be made by the florist. Of course I can give her matching ribbon to tie them all together, but I’m worried they won’t look right with a mixture of fresh and fake flowers.

To refresh your memory, here’s trial #1:

Here is a look at trial #2:

I may or may not add a fresh button mum or two to the real deal (much like the first trial), I just didn’t have any when I put this one together. I’m unsure about the little berry-like things. I tried to add them for some extra color, but they look weird to me.

This is the picture I gave the florist for the groom’s boutonniere. It will have hypericum berries instead of the stringy green things in the picture (not sure what they’re called). I’d have her add the same purple ribbon and the flower will be purple, as well.

(Photo by Sarah K Chen)

So what do you think? Should I scrap the idea and just have the florist use fresh flowers for the groomsmen’s bouts? Or should I stop over-analyzing things and make them myself? With or without the colored berry things? With real berries instead? Do tell!