Who Pays for What, Part Deux

So yesterday, we talked about what the bride pays for - what about her groom?  The engagement ring is the obvious first answer, but what else should he start saving for (and how many month's salary will it cost)?

• Accommodations for the groom's attendants (optional)
• Bride's engagement ring AND wedding ring(s)
• Bride's bouquet, corsages for mothers and other honored family members and boutonnieres for fathers and men (other than the groom) in the wedding party (remember from yesterday - the bride buys the groom's boutonniere - but seriously, who is going to split up the flower bill?)
• Gift to the bride (optional.....?  Personally, I don't think this is up for debate)
• Gifts to the groom's attendants
• Honeymoon, including transportation to the airport
  Liquor
• Marriage license
• Officiant's fee and/or gratuity
• Rehearsal dinner (all costs - yes, ALL costs)
• Transportation for the groom and best man to the ceremony (guess the other guys are on their own!)
• Transportation or lodging expenses for the officiant (if invited by groom's family)
• Transportation and lodging for the groom's parents

There you have it - the traditional way to split the wedding bill.

On the Subject of Boutonnieres...

While searching on Google for information on pinning on boutonnieres, I came across this website of fun and unusual boutonnieres - for those who don't want flowers or the expected....

Fritts Rosenow Bespoke Boutonnieres

Some examples of their super cool boutonnieres! Photo opp anyone?

How to Pin on and Wear Boutonniere

I have a wedding on Saturday, and sometimes I get asked about pinning on the boutonnieres.  Honestly, I don't know!  I know they go on the left side, and that's about it.  Usually, the boutonnieres are on the guys before I start taking photos, but it does happen sometimes.  I often carry extra pins, just in case, but I thought it was time I learned a little about pinning on the boutonniere.  A quick Google search resulted in this handy information

1.  With one hand behind holding the stem of the boutonniere, flowers facing away from the wearer and toward you, place the boutonniere 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.

2.  Make sure that the boutonniere is evenly placed on the lapel before attempting to pin it.

3.  Use a Boutonniere Pin to pin into the fabric at the bottom left corner of the stem.

4.  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 boutonniere stem.

5.  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 the pin pushing it down.

6.  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. 

Helpful Tip: A boutonniere is always worn on the left side of the body. For a clean polished look try weaving the Boutonniere Pin through the underside of the lapel. This keeps the head of the pin from showing, for a smart look. Another alternative to Boutonniere Pins, try using a strong adhesive magnet made especially for corsages and boutonnieres. One part of the magnet sticks to the underside of the boutonniere, while the other side is slid under the lapel, attracting itself to the magnet and clamping the boutonniere in place.

Hope this information helps others who are trying to figure out how and where to pin the boutonniere!