8 Fall Boutonniere Looks with Bonus DIY Tutorial

Bouquets and centerpieces seem to get all the attention when discussing wedding flowers. Where's the boutonniere love, you ask!? Right here. We've curated our eight favorite fall boutonnieres to wow at your wedding this season.

Boutonnieres are like mini bouquets pinned onto the lapel, pocket, or shirt worn by most members of the wedding party, family, or other celebrated individuals. Sometimes overlooked, boutonnieres can truly be a design of self-expression. 

1. This creatively hued look is from our styled shoot with Something Planned Events. I love contrasting colors in floral designs. The rich purple paired with bright yellow here is satisfying and memorable.

Get the look:

• Blackish Purple Carnation Flowers
• Yellow Craspedia Billy Balls
• White Hypericum Berries

2. Our in-house designer used their love of "power clashing" or color blocking for this look. Fall is a season of many vibrant colors, so why not use them!? This style is for you if you love color, variety, or unusual designs.  

Get the look:

• Baby Eucalyptus Greenery
• Orange Spray Roses
• Light Pink Gerbera Gerrondo Daisies

3. We love this fall boutonniere for a striking take on autumn colors. Add this to your outdoor or bohemian wedding for a light and bright look. Plus, wildflowers are trending. 

Get the look: 

• Yellow Ranunculus
• White Aster
• Myrtle Greenery

4. Another creation made by our in-house designers is this 🔥 HOT all-dried fall boutonniere. The beautiful reinvention of dried floral elements has taken the wedding world by storm over the past few years and is here to stay for the foreseeable future.

Get the look:

• White Dried Italian Ruscus
• White Broom Bloom
• White Dried Nigella
• Dried Vintage White Floral Buttons
• White Dried Canary Grass

6. I love this for a fall boutonniere look so other vibrant colors from your palette can shine. Simple and unrestricted to season or theme, an all-greenery look is also an eco-friendly budget saver. Use little sprigs of greenery off stems used in other designs. Let no leaf go to waste!

Get the look:

• Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
• Olive Branches
• Feather Fern

8. This pocket square fall boutonniere is my favorite. The design mirrors nature's cycle of beauty from thriving to dying. I'm HERE for it.

Get the look: 

• Burgundy Straw Flower
• Red Hypericum Berries
• Sword Fern Greens
• Nigella Pods
• Raspberry Pink Scabiosa
• Salmon Ranunculus

Keep reading to learn how to make your own DIY pocket square boutonniere.

Fall Boutonniere Pocket Square Tutorial

This fall boutonniere was a piece that everyone at FiftyFlowers fell in love with. Not because of the bright contrasting colors, though that first caught my eye. Notice that this fall boutonniere is shaped horizontally instead of vertically along the crease of the groom’s pocket. The change in orientation adds a distinct dimension. We call these pocket square boutonnieres, and we’ve included another look below for your inspiration and a step-by-step tutorial.

Gather Your Supplies:

• A piece of cardboard sized to fit the pocket
• A ribbon of your choice, we recommend wider than an inch
• Pick out an array of flowers, greenery, and filler cut into .5” - 1” pieces
• Floral cold glue
• Floral shears
• Ribbon scissors

This easy-to-construct fall boutonniere is much simpler than the traditional taped method. Begin by gluing your taller greens and flowers in the back to frame your focal flowers. 

Pro tip: You'll be moving around to fit all the stems, and you don't want your hard work to fall out! So, blow on the glue while you're designing. Little breaths will help dry the glue to hold the pieces in place.

Now your design is finished! Leave the square on a flat surface overnight to fully dry.

I love how wild and colorful it is. Every DIY designer will create something unique and equally gorgeous. Make this fresh new style all yours by changing colors and flower types. And for those who need to lose the jacket to bust a move, this little guy is happy to join you in your shirt pocket.  

Whether it's a pocket square, just greenery, or a traditional design, boutonnieres are a creative way to display personal style. You don't have to match the bouquet or other decor perfectly. Instead, make it unique and meaningful. Use this as a creative bonding experience as you and your partner plan your special day.

Light that apple cider candle and put those pumpkin chocolate cookies in the oven. Get into the fall boutonniere mood and let your creativity shine. Happy designing! 

Credit:

Photo 1- Planning: Something Planned Events

Photography: Christina Best Photography

Floral Design: Accents By Sage

Photo 3 - Lauren Slusher

Photo 4 - Shelby Jane Photography

Photo 5 - June Bug Weddings

Photo 7 - Rosemary and Finch

Photo 8 - Plume and Furrow

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