Alright, alright, let’s talk about these… uh… groom-something… bout-on-knees? Yeah, that’s it! Them little flower things the men wear at weddings. Don’t ask me why they gotta wear ’em, city folks got their ways, I guess.
So, you’re thinkin’ about makin’ these flower pins yourself, huh? Well, good for you, savin’ a penny or two. Weddings these days, they cost an arm and a leg, I tell ya! Back in my day, we just grabbed a flower from the garden, pinned it on, and called it a day. But noooo, now they gotta be fancy.
First thing’s first, you gotta get yourself some flowers. Now, don’t go breakin’ the bank at them fancy flower shops. A nice little daisy from the yard works just as good. Or maybe some of them… whatchamacallits… roses? Yeah, those are pretty. Just make sure they ain’t wilted. Nobody wants a droopy flower on their chest, looks like somethin’ the cat dragged in.
- Pick pretty flowers.
- Make sure they ain’t droopy.
Okay, so you got your flowers. Now what? Well, you gotta get some other stuff too. Some green leafy things, you know, to make it look nice and full. And some… uh… wire? Yeah, wire to hold it all together. And some pins, of course, to stick it on the fellas’ jackets. You can get all this stuff at them craft stores, or maybe even the dollar store, if you’re lucky.
Now comes the tricky part, puttin’ it all together. I ain’t no flower expert, mind you, but I seen my niece do it once. She took a few flowers, put some of them green leaves around ’em, and then wrapped the wire around the stems real tight. Not too tight, though, or you’ll squish the flowers. Then she took a pin and stuck it through the back. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, it ain’t rocket science, that’s for sure.
If you’re feelin’ fancy, you can add some other stuff too. I heard tell of people usin’ little shiny balls, like them disco balls. Can you believe that? Disco balls on a flower pin! Or little pieces of colored glass, like from them Christmas ornaments. City folks, I tell ya, they got too much time on their hands. But hey, it’s your wedding, do what you want. You wanna put a chicken feather on there, go right ahead. Nobody’s gonna stop ya.
Another thing to think about is makin’ all the boutonnieres look kinda the same. You don’t want one fella lookin’ like he got a whole bouquet pinned to his chest, and another fella lookin’ like he got a measly little weed. Try to make ’em all about the same size and shape. That way, they all look nice and neat together.
And don’t forget the groom’s boutonniere! That one should be a little bit special, maybe a little bit bigger or fancier than the others. He’s the main man, after all, he deserves a little extra somethin’-somethin’.
So there you have it, my two cents on makin’ them groom-thingy-ma-bobs. It ain’t hard, just takes a little patience and a little bit of elbow grease. And if you mess up, don’t worry about it. Nobody’s gonna notice, they’ll be too busy lookin’ at the bride anyway. She’s the real star of the show, you know.
Just remember, keep it simple, keep it cheap, and keep it fun. That’s my motto for everything in life, not just flower pins. And for goodness sake, don’t spend a fortune on somethin’ that’s just gonna get thrown away at the end of the night. That’s just plain wasteful.
Now, you go on and make them beautiful boutonnieres, and have a wonderful wedding! And don’t forget to eat plenty of cake, that’s the best part of any wedding, if you ask me.
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