Alternative buttonholes

Equal to the bouquet that walks down the aisle, boutonnieres are another form of wedding flower that needs to be highlighted. Boutonnieres are those little bouquet looking pieces that are pinned onto the lapel, pocket or shirt, of members of the...

There are several easy alternatives to sewing buttonholes that will work perfectly for your sewing projects. You may even like these alternatives better!

Often when planning the flowers for your wedding day, it can be easy to focus on the bridal bouquet and table decorations. Don't forget about the boys' buttonholes though! There are so many great ideas, and they can really add personality to their wedding day attire. Why not go for something brighter and bolder than a simple rose?

It’s no secret that most of the content provided on UK wedding blogs and magazines are designed with the Bride in mind and the men in our lives get slightly neglected. Now, for the majority of cases…

Hey, you can teach an old dog new tricks! I’ve been making bound buttonholes for years, but have often been frustrated at how large the “lips” are, no matter what I did to make them smaller. Then last weekend I discovered Spanish Snap Buttonholes in a book I’ve had for ages “Couture - the art of fine sewing” by Roberta Carr. Now, I have to admit, I often overlooked this book in favour of others in my collection because of the photos inside - eyewatering 1980’s outfits (be aware!). I’m taking…

Pocket boutonniere and other floral accessories were created to add brightness to your festive looks. And a cute crown or flowercorsage on the hand of the bride will look luxurious. All accessories are made of premium flowers and dried flowers. _________ *******Pay attention to the size of the pocket boutonniere! If you need a specific size, write to us! Pocket boutonniere size: Base width - 9-9.5 cm (4- inches ) Width of base with flowers - 14 cm (5,5 inches) Base height -11 cm (4.3 inches)…

As y'all know, we're always on the look-out for alternative buttonhole ideas for your wedding. I mean sure, we love a rose boutonnière as much as anybody else, but we think there's just so many more ideas -- whether it's LEGO minifigs for your geeky wedding, autumn leaves for your fall wedding, or even this concept: the mushroom boutonnière.

From Lego Batman to beer bottle caps, grooms are giving a nod to their quirky passions with some brilliantly alternative & unique wedding boutonnières.

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Air dried Gypsophila, dried Lavender and dried Oats Buttonhole with pearl pin. Finished with either- Natural jute twine Cream satin ribbon Beautiful buttonhole perfect for a rustic country wedding, can be kept afterwards as the perfect keepsake. Each one is Handmade to order and will be despatched in 2-3 weeks. (Please note drying time is 2 weeks to get the best finish, so we can not despatch sooner). The drying process can change the colour of fresh Gypsophila to a more cream finish. Store…