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The Tradition of Boutonnieres

Beautifully Elegant Bridal — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:28:26 +0000

The tradition of wearing a boutonniere on the left lapel of a suit jacket dates back for centuries. A french word meaning buttonhole, boutonnieres were worn as a single rose or carnation adding a special kind of elegance to a gentleman’s formal coat or jacket. Sumed up quite beautifully in the book ‘The Boutonniere’ by Umberto Angeloni, it states “the boutonniere represents the new epitome of luxurious masculinity. Worn by today’s impeccably dressed man, the boutonniere makes a confident statement of elegance and personal flair.”

Boutonnieres have become a lot fancier during the years, these days a boutonniere is a little more then a single rose slip into a buttonhole on a man’s lapel. For weddings it is customary to use a flower from the brides’ bouquet with baby’s breath or ferns; this adds the couples personal flair to the tradition of wearing boutonnieres. For prospective, a boutonniere is to a groom what a bouquet is to a bride, it provides a sense of style.

The price of just a single boutonniere can cost around $15 to $35 depending on the flowers chosen. I can truly understand why more and more brides opt to take on the task of making their own. I am not a big advocate of Do-It-Yourself wedding projects but boutonnieres are one of the simplest arrangements to make. If you are planning on using fresh flowers it is important to remember to store it properly. Try not to make your fresh flower boutonnieres more then 2-3 days in advance, recruit some help if you are worry about finishing on time.

Make your own:
Choose a small or mid-size flower
Add baby’s breath or fern (you could even use both)
Cut the stems about 21/2 inches below the flower head
Lay fern and/or baby’s breath then flower (Play around with flower arrangement a little until you like the way it looks)
Wrap stems with some florist tape

Source:

http://www.ehow.com/how_17568_make-boutonniere-wedding.html

Asking For Money To Pay For Wedding – Tacky or Smart?

Beautifully Elegant Bridal — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:44:44 +0000

While traditions might dictate the etiquette of how things are done. One is left to wonder if tradition is always best; afterall someone had to come up with it so why not set your own trend. Some say asking for monetary donations instead of setting up the usual gift registry is tacky, but others view it as a creative approach to our current economic state.
The argument is one that makes for a spirited debate if nothing more.

A few questions pop to mind.
* Are there any written rules that determines the type of gift a couple is allow to ask for?
* What exactly does gift giving really mean?
* What is the difference between a wedding registry / gift certificate and a donation to help a couple with their planning expenses?

Hmmmmm, I bet the question is not as simple as it appeared.

Maid/Matron of Honor – Help Bride Stuff

Beautifully Elegant Bridal — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:47:00 +0000

Maid/Matron of Honor – need help figuring out stuff you can do to make the brides life a little easier on her big day?

THE DAY – Survival Kit: a collection of much needed items most people over look (bobby pins, deodorant, double-sided tape, mending kit, stain remover, toothpaste, toothbrush, tampons, safety pins, pantyhose, hair spray….). You can find a lot of these travel size items at Walmart.

The bride can plan everything for her big day except the little incidents; like a button popping loose or someone’s dress getting make-up stain. Your job is to make sure these little things DO NOT stress her out. One of the most important reasons she chose you as her maid and/or matron of honor is because she knows she can depend on you.