Why do the groomsmen have to wear buttonholes?
The simple answer is they don’t. It’s your wedding and the styling should suit what you like. Traditionally the groom wears a buttonhole to compliment the bride’s bouquet. We are florists for a wedding this year, where the groom’s flower matches the brides, and the best man and ushers will match each different colour of the bridesmaid bouquet.
Some men like their buttonhole flower to be of their choosing and it stands alone from the bridal bouquet. I believe the buttonhole may date back to Victorian times, when messages were given by the flowers worn. For example a daisy in the brides bouquet would indicate innocence, simplicity and purity. The groom could wear a thornless rose* to symbolize love at first sight, or veronica to symbolise fidelity.
Just don’t look too closely at the bridesmaids if you are wearing quince…… as it indicates temptation.
*Victorian flower meanings taken from Period–Style Flowers by Sarah Pepper
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oh staggered, BRAVO! we LOVE when the gents choose to do what THEY want to do! yes, we sell flowers and event design for a living, but we prefer personal style as the mode of the day! pocket squares, bouts or nothing at all… whatever makes the man feel like himself.
And the same goes for the ladies… bouquet, nosegay… whatever works for THEM. Great post!
I’ve made all the buttonholes for my wedding :) and very chuffed I am with them as well.
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