Buttonholes/corsages?

Who is meant to wear the button holes and corsages? Is it just the bridal party or is it as far out as grandparents? And what is the difference between the button hole and the corsage? I think I understand that the corsage is for the women but is it meant to be a different flower? Thanks for your help!

Buttonholes/corsages?
I think "button hole" is the cutest phrase. And I can actually spell it!



Men for button holes: Groom, Groomsmen, Officiant, Ushers, Dads, Grandfathers, Ring Bearer, and possibly musicians.



Corsage: Moms, Grandmothers, guest book attendants, Cake cutters (if you have friends do it). Usually bridesmaids carry a small bouquet, but I have seen corsages for them instead.



The flowers do not have to be different - usually a button hole has one, maybe two flowers, and a corsage has 3-5 flowers. They can be the same type flowers used in both.



Wanted to add that if you go with a carnation or "stock" type flowers they shouldn't be too expensive, AND they are very easy to make, especially if you use silk flowers. There are lots of websites that show you how. For instance, silk orchids are gorgeous, and they have about 7 flowers on the stalk for just a few dollars. You can use 1 orchid for the button hole, and 3 for a corsage. Wouldn't cost much at all!

Hope this helps!
Reply:It honestly depends on how formal your wedding is and quite honestly your budget. Flowers get very expensive. The boutonniere is for men and the corsage is for women. So for flowers you're going to want your bouquet of course, and bouquets for your attendants. And then you will have boutonnieres for the groom and his attendants.



Then beyond that, typically the parents have corsages and boutonnieres. Especially if they're a part of the wedding, like your father walking you down the aisle.



Beyond that, again if you have it in the budget, the grandparents have them. And then as the previous poster suggested, ushers, ring bearer, etc. Basically anyone involved in the actual production of the wedding.



Congratulations!



P.S. As for what type of flower, typically they are similar flowers. They don't have to be the exact same kind of flower for everyone, but you're probably going to want to stick to at least a similar color scheme. Really traditional and simple would be a single rose for the men and a small rose based corsage for the women. But that gets expensive. There are a lot of gorgeous flowers that run a lot less than roses. Browsing local florists would probably help you get ideas of what kinds of flowers are out there for your personal wedding colors.



One more tip, you may want to be careful about picking really flagrant flowers. Lilies are gorgeous, but they have a strong smell (a good one!) but if you have wedding attendants who are allergic it will cause problems.
Reply:Ehem, it's buttonniere



Anyway, grandparents and attendants (guest book attendants, ushers, hostesses and anyone reading at the church) typically get to wear a buttoniere or a corsage since they tecnically belong to the wedding party.



At the bare minimum, grandparents.



A boutonniere is typically worn by males and it's attached with pins to the lapel on their jackets. A larger version of this with more ribbon is worn by the females (mother of the bride and groom, grandmothers) and it's called a corsage.



Corsages have other versions, like the ones worn on the wrist (list the ones worn in prom night)



Good luck



EDIT TO ADD: A button hole is where you put the bouttoniere. It's a stiched slit on the right lapel of a jacket. A hole is a hole here and there, and excuse me but my answer was informative.



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