HOW TO WEAR A BUTTONHOLE or CORSAGE:
Attaching and wearing a Buttonhole:
Worn on the left hand side -a men's buttonhole should be worn on the outside of the buttonhole of the left lapel: Not in the button hole.
It is usually secured by placing a pearl-headed pin from the back of the lapel.
The pin will then be invisible from the front.
If you have a gold or decorative pin you may want to show it off and then you could pin the boutonniere (buttonhole) from the front.
Your buttonhole is traditionally worn on your left lapel – (Why? - Because its above your heart!) whichever side you prefer, ensure that you and your groomsmen, all wear their buttonholes on the same side.
The stems of the buttonholes point down.
To make it easy for everyone on your wedding day - We always label our buttonholes (The grooms buttonhole is usually different and more special)
as well as including instructions on how to wear them.
Attaching and Wearing Wedding Corsages:
Corsages are attached in the same way a male button hole is, with a pearl headed pin. The pin is pushed through from the back of the garment, through the corsage, and back through the garment.
Corsages are worn just below the lady's right shoulder with the stem pointing up.
Helpful Tip: A corsage can be worn almost anywhere! It can be worn at the shoulder, over the shoulder, in the hair, on the wrist, at the waist, hem line, on a hat, or even on an evening bag.
How to pin on and wear a corsage:
With one hand behind the corsage and the other holding the stem of the corsage, flowers facing away from the wearer and toward
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you, place the corsage at a slight angle on the dress or lapel. This is an average of about 4 inches in from the tip of the left shoulder.
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Make sure that the corsage is evenly placed on the lapel before attempting to pin it.
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Use a Corsage Pin to pin into the fabric at the bottom left corner of the stem.
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Weave the pin back out from under the fabric. Push it through about 1 inch, laying it at an angle over the top of the corsage stem.
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Stick the tip of the pin back into the fabric on the other side of the stem. Insure that the stem is tightly in place with the length of
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the pin pushing it down.
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Weave the pin back out of the fabric once more. Be sure that the very tip of the pin does not stick out, nor does it poke under the fabric and touch the skin.
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Repeat this process with the Corsage pin at the top left corner of the stem, just under the heads of the flowers.
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Two Corsage pins will help to support the weight of heavy flowers on delicate attire. - Yes corsage magnets are also available - just ask when booking.
