Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

VIP April 2012

FOB boutonniere question

Tara, on February 4, 2011 at 4:03 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 8

Saved

Flag
Hide content

My father is retired from the Navy, but for big events he dresses up in his Navy blues with all his ribbons on his chest... SO my question is, if he has his military decoration on his chest, would we not put a boutonniere on the father of the bride?

Flag
Hide content

8 Comments

Latest activity by jifg, on February 5, 2011 at 5:34 AM

Master August 2011
Meghan · on February 4, 2011 at 4:04 AM
Flag

Hide content
He can, but he doesn't need to. I'd be worried about poking holes in his uniform.
- Reply
VIP April 2012
Tara · on February 4, 2011 at 4:06 AM
Flag

Hide content
Well it's already got so many pins from the ribbons, that I hadn't even thought of that! lol
Hi Meghan!
- Reply
Master March 2008
Hayley C™ · on February 4, 2011 at 4:06 AM
Flag

Hide content
Is there any other way to hook it on to something to not put holes? I'm not familiar.
- Reply
VIP April 2012
Tara · on February 4, 2011 at 4:08 AM
Flag

Hide content
Hi Hayley! I'm not sure.
- Reply
Angela Rando · on February 4, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Flag

Hide content
A bouttonier is never used on a military uniform.
- Reply
Master August 2011
Meghan · on February 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Flag

Hide content
Juliet- why do you say that? I've seen many a boutineer on many a military uniform.

And Montara- he has holes from his ribbons, but those STAY there. A hole for the boutineer can be visible for a while, since it's typically placed on the right side of the chest, close to the name tag.

I honestly think it's overkill. I'd skip it...
- Reply
VIP April 2012
Tara · on February 5, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Flag

Hide content
Thanks ladies!
- Reply

Expert June 2011
snaps · on February 5, 2011 at 1:48 AM
Flag

Hide content
I'd skip it as well - but if you're interested, there are some florists who use magnets, thus avoiding leaving holes in important/fragile clothing.
- Reply