First, an apology to our neighbors to the north. I just couldn't resist. I'm so weak.
Methinks I won’t be going with boutonnieres for the gents. While they have their charms:
Another has captured my heart. The elegant and practical pocket square.
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They are much easier to coordinate with the wedding colors. I am nothing if not practical.
Each gent could switch it up a bit.
Patterns?
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Solids?
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Different folds?
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I love options. Besides, flowers are wasted on boys anyways.
Uh-oh! Now you are making me second guess having bouts, lol! I loveeee the pocket squares! AHHH!
ReplyDeleteWe are going with feather bouts. I was planning on making them but then I managed to win three so that DIY project went out the window. I love the pocket squares though! What a terrific idea and so classy.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I love the look of the bouts, I think the pocket square is SUCH a fresh, updated option. It's kind of retro glam and cutting-edge chic at the same time, if that even makes sense, haha. Most importantly, I DEFINITELY agree about flowers being wasted on the dudes.
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it! It's definitely retro.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the Equity fold best, but who's folding these? Don't look at me
ReplyDeleteShould you decide to go down this route make sure that whomever is responsible for the boutonnieres has two things: 1) Enough lapel pins. For anyone who says that a boutonniere will stay in place with just one pin is a liar and a scoundrel; and, 2) a freaking clue on how to attach them to the lapel.
ReplyDeleteIf they don't have these two requirements the groomsmen will spend half their evening flipping the boutonnieres right side up. This is distracting and an annoyance to all involved.
While I am a huge fan of brightly colored, silk pocket squares serving as formal accoutrements, a boutonniere at a wedding gives single gentlemen a token of appreciation to bestow on eligble young women. ;)
Pippa's Tip: Regarding the subject matter of male formal wear and accoutrements, always trust a man that can wield hair gel like an 80s rock star while wearing pink.
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