Alright, let’s talk about this… uh… button… button… thingy, the one the groom wears. You know, that little flower thingy on his jacket. Yeah, that one.
What’s this flower thingy all about?
So, this flower thingy, they call it a “boutonniere”. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s just a little bunch of flowers, like what your grandma used to stick in her hair, but smaller and for the man. And it ain’t just any ol’ flowers you pick from the side of the road, no sir. You gotta make it match, you see.
- Matchy-matchy: It’s gotta look good with the girl’s flowers. You know, the ones she carries. If her flowers are all pink and frilly, you ain’t gonna stick a big ol’ orange thing on the groom, right? That just ain’t right. So, if she’s got roses, maybe you get him a little rose too. Or somethin’ that looks nice with roses.
- Suits and such: And don’t forget, it’s gotta look good with his suit. If he’s wearin’ a black suit, most anythin’ will probably look okay. But if he’s got some fancy color goin’ on, you gotta think about it. You don’t want that flower fightin’ with his suit, you want it to look like they belong together, like peas in a pod, or, you know, like him and the bride.
- Who’s the groom?: And get this, the groom’s flower thingy is special. It’s usually white. That’s how you know he’s the groom. Everyone else, they can have different colors, but the groom, he gets the white one. It’s like, “Hey look at me, I’m the lucky fella!”
Pickin’ the Right Flower Thingy
Now, there’s all sorts of flower thingies you can get. Some got just one flower, some got a bunch.
- One flower: This is the plain and simple one. Just one flower, like a rose or, what’s that other one… a carnation? Yeah, one of those. And maybe a little green stuff around it. Easy peasy.
- Bunch of flowers: This one’s a little fancier. It’s got a bunch of little flowers all bunched together. Kinda like a tiny bouquet, but for your jacket. Looks nice, but can be a bit much if you ain’t careful.
Colors and Stuff
So, how do you pick the colors? Well, it ain’t rocket science, I tell ya.
- Girl’s dress: Usually, you match it to the girl’s dress. If she’s wearin’ blue, you get somethin’ blue. If she’s wearin’ red, you get somethin’ red. Simple as that.
- Suit or tie: Now, if the girl ain’t wearin’ no dress, maybe she’s wearin’ a suit too, then you match it to the suit or the tie. If the suit’s black, well, you can do most anythin’. Black goes with everything, right? That’s what they always say.
When and Where do you wear this flower thingy?
Well, you wear it at the weddin’, of course! Don’t go wearin’ it to the grocery store, people will think you’re crazy. It’s for special days, like when you’re gettin’ hitched. And you stick it on your jacket, on the left side, near your heart. That’s where it goes. Don’t stick it on your pants, that just looks silly. And you put it on just before the weddin’ starts, you don’t wanna go wearin’ it all day and have it wilt before the important part.
Some Fancy Flowers They Use
Now, they use all sorts of fancy names for these flowers. I can’t even pronounce half of ‘em. But I know a few. There’s roses, those are always nice. And carnations, they’re pretty too. And then there’s some weird ones, like orchids and succulents. Who ever heard of puttin’ a succulent on your jacket? But hey, people do all sorts of strange things these days. You could even use tulips or those ranun…ranun… things if you want some bright colors. Just make sure it all looks good together, that’s the main thing.
Making it Special
You know, this flower thingy, it might seem small, but it’s important. It’s like the cherry on top, makes everything look nice and finished. And it shows you put in some effort, that you care about lookin’ good for your special day. It ain’t just about the girl, the boy needs to look nice too. So don’t go skimpin’ on the flower thingy, get a good one, make it match, and wear it proud. It’s your weddin’ day, after all, make it count!
