How to Make a Fall Berry Boutonnière from Chelsea at Frolic

How to Make a Fall Berry Boutonnière from Chelsea at Frolic

Try making your own boutonnières! This one cost around $3 to make and is perfect for a Fall wedding.fall-bouttoniere-berries-leaves-rustic-table

Supplies:

3 stems of rosehips (hypericum or blackberries work great too)
3 stems of greens including one large leaf and one small leaf)
Floral tape
Ribbon
Pins

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Steps:
1. Take the large leaf- this will be the back of your arrangement. Add a few stems of berries.

2. Add a small green leaf to the front of the boutonnière. This is the traditional florist’s design for a boutonniere and it really does look best with the large leaf against the suit jacket and small leaf in front when it is being worn.

3. When it looks right to you, tie it with a piece of twine.berry-boutonniere-twine-leaves-fall-copy

4. Next, add floral tape.

5. Add ribbon by wrapping it around the floral tape until it’s covered. Be sure to leave a piece of the ribbon long and visible when you are wrapping it. You can use this to tie the end of the ribbon in order to secure it.berry-boutonniere-leaves-wrapped-berryTips/Mistakes:

Don’t forget pins! It’s always a good idea to bring a few extra. Also, keep your boutonnière in the fridge until it is ready to be worn. Be sure to label all the boutonnieres with names. It makes it much easier on the wedding day!

No time? Buy it!

Any florist in your area will be able to work with you to make something similar. Find a vendor in your area.
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Oh, how we love Frolic! Chelsea’s daily inspiration blog is always chock-full of pretty ideas that feel effortless and chic. So, we’re so happy that she’ll be posting DIY projects that easy to do while packing a big punch.

1 Comment

  1. I really liked this guide! This is certainly a fun and creative boutonniere idea, you’d just have to watch the birds and rabbits that might try to eat it!
    For a review of a guide on how to make interesting wedding flower arrangements like this one, as well as more traditional arrangements, check out this page on diy wedding flowers. :) .

    Amanda on November 6, 2010 at 3:27 pm

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