A lovely alternative to the traditional bouquet is the brooch bouquet, which we wrote about last week. But what about the boutonnieres? Those must not be forgotten. Of all the creative substitutes for the go-to flower boutonnieres, fabric ones are quite possibly the most stylish.
Besides being trendy and low maintenance, two essential factors in all weddings, these fabric pieces are completely unique, featuring stunning flowers made to match your wedding: the colors, the style, the flower type … everything.
Mark messy residue and wilting petals off your list; without the real touch of nature, there is no worry about mess, freshness or allergies.
To add your own personal flare, Polka Dot Made has a helpful tutorial that combines fabric petals, buttons and ribbons to create a wonderful buttonhole. For a more realistic approach to imitating the flower, complete with adorable stamen, check out Nothing New’s DIY tutorial.
For a quicker and simpler choice, Petal and Print and Etsy shops Innstyches and When Love Happens offer some amazing pre-made merchandise. The items are customizable, aligning itself perfectly with your wedding.
Alyssandra Barnes is a contributing writer for Equally Wed, the nation’s premier gay and lesbian wedding magazine. Follow us on Twitter @equallywed and on Facebook at Facebook.com/equallywedmagazine.
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