The busiest wedding weekend of the year is upon us (10-10-2010), so I thought it fitting to provide a refresher on the proper way to pin a boutonniere.
Step One: Hold the stem of the boutonniere, the front facing you, on the left lapel. It should sit about 4 inches below the top of the shoulder. Tilt on a slight angle to the right and take a step back to access the placement.
Step Two: Coming in from the outside of the body, use the pin to pierce the fabric from under the lapel beside the boutonniere stem.
Step Three: Move the pin over the top of the stem and pierce through the opposite side of the lapel. Pull tightly to secure the boutonniere. Ideally the pin should be placed so that any exposed section is camouflaged by foliage.
Step Four: In the event that the boutonniere is a bit heavy or the recipient is…lets say “particularly active,” a second pin can be used to secure it. We always provide two!
Image courtesy of Aurora Photography
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