Another Boutonniere Question

It's not all or nothing, it's what you want and like.

Just like you think they are a waste of money, we had a slew of them--as well as corsages, for aunts, uncles, godparents and other vips.

But I agree, with just shirts you really don't need them

We did them for 8 GM, 2 Fathers, and my husband..looked nice and they met our price point leaving us under budget in the floral department...but you are right, its not a 'need' more of a want. We did pink roses that really brought out the gray in the boys suits/vests, but we could have done without and no one would have noticed.

I think it would be perfectly acceptable to have just the groom wear a boutonniere.

FH and our groomsmen will be wearing pocket squares with their tuxes instead of boutonnieres. Probably an UO but FH and I both think boutonnieres are pretty old fashioned so I don't think they are necessary.

This is a good question because I am so stuck on trying to find a florist and a good price point.. What is a price point people paid for there's? I know it depends on the area also..

Really, it's up to you and your groom.. There are so many new clothing trends in the wedding world, that nothing is really traditional. It's more what you and him want.

It's totally up to you! You can go all, nothing, or just the groom! We did the same thing as @Kris - no boutonnieres but the guys wore pocket squares.

I like them, of course. You can get them for less than $10, and when you look at what you're spending for a cake, a dress, a pair of shoes, to have your hair and make-up done, etc., it's pocket change to buy a simple bout that designates the VIPs from the other guests.

We're not having a traditional bridal party...just family walking down the aisle before us and then sitting down (we'll be the only ones walking down for the recessional). That being said, FH's brothers all wanted to coordinate for photos. So we're having them wear silver vests with black pants, white shirts and mint ties.

Because FH has 7 brothers and since they won't really have a lapel to pin them on, we're skipping the bouts to save money. None of them will care. FH will be wearing a bout, and we're ordering two more for my dad and his father.

Bouts are definitely more of a want than a necessity. In my experience, most guests don't even notice if you have them or not. So feel free to cut them out and just get one for your FH.