Some alternative materials used in corsages and boutonnieres include silk flowers, paper flowers, feathers, succulents, and even small decorative ornaments like crystals or pearls. These materials can offer unique textures and designs for a special occasion.
Carnations and roses are commonly used in corsages. http://www.ftd.com/corsages-boutonnieres-ctg/product-corsages
I don't think that is necessary. We are doing an informal wedding where only the bride will have a bouquet
Silk wedding flowers can be purchased from The Brides Bouquet. There are many different silk flowers one can choose for a wedding, from silk boutonnieres to bouquets for the entire bridal party. Many brides have submitted photos and reviews of their bouquets and the service they received.
Wedding flower fees run the spectrum depending on the season, quantity, and rarity of the flowers requested. For a typical/average order (Bride's bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, and a few arrangements)it might run between $1000.00-$1500.00.
Boutonnieres are typically reserved for special and formal occasions such as weddings, formal school dances, anniversaries and other celebratory gatherings. Typically a man will wear this flower on his lapel, although they are also an appropriate to a corsage for a woman who is dressed in a suit for the occasion.
I think the Bride's family usally pays for all the flowers, but the groom's parents will pay for the bridal boquet here's a GREAT list of all the flowers to potentially order -- i found it on www.myplanninglists.com - there is a whole wedding section... http://www.myplanninglists.com/wedding-flower-list.phpWEDDING PARTY * Bridal bouquet * Bridesmaid's bouquets * Father of the bride boutonniere * Father of the groom boutonniere * Flower girl - basket decorations * Flower girl - headpiece * Flower girl - petals to toss * Flowers for bride's hair * Grandfathers boutonnieres * Grandmothers corsages * Groom's boutonniere (special, different/larger than the other boutonniere's) * Groomsmen's boutonnieres * Headpieces * Mother of the bride corsage * Mother of the groom corsage * Ring Bearer Boutonniere * Special bouquet for maid of honor * Special boutonniere for best man * Stepfather boutonniere * Stepmother corsage * Ushers Boutonniere CEREMONY * Aisle Runner * Alter Arrangements * Archway * Candles * Chair decorations * Chuppah * Main entrance arrangement * Pew decorations RECEPTION * Bar decorations * Cake decorations (on the cake) * Cake table * Centerpieces for guest tables * Centerpieces for head table * Entryway arrangements * Gift table * Guestbook table * Other tables * Restrooms * Rose petals to toss at Bride & Groom leave reception * Serving table decorations * Throw Away Bouquet OTHER CORSAGES & BOUTONNIERES * Aunts * Brothers * Candle lighters * Godmother * Guest book attendant * Nephews * Nieces * Other family * Personal assistant * Readers * Sisters * Soloists * Special friends * Uncles * boutonnieres for other people that are special to you, not listed above * corsages for other people that are special to you, not listed above * a few extra corsages & boutonnieres for anyone you forgot!
MOBs and MOGs generally wear an outfit that they like, and then corsages are worn by them and the bridesmaids, the corsages matching the men's boutonnieres. The good MOBs and MOGs are careful to not wear colors that clash with the bridesmaids dresses. No one, but NO . . . ONE should dress up and make up in competition to the bride, who should be the "prettiest of them all".
The flower a man wears in his lapel is called a boutonniere (derived from French and means button hole in both France and England). It can be any type of flower that he chooses, but they're all called boutonnieres and are usually reserved for special occasions ie. weddings and important gatherings.
Traditionally, the groom's family would cover the formal wear for the groom (plus his father's and his mother's attire), the bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets, corsages for mothers and grandmothers and boutonnieres for the groomsmen. They also would pay for the rehearsal dinner, the clergy's fee, transportation after the reception, and (sometimes) the honeymoon.
The prop list for Guys and Dolls can be found in the director's copy of the script. The props include racing scratch sheets, a tambourine, a trumpet, cymbals, pamphlets, paper, pens, rakes, pitchforks, a basket of corn, a gift box, a large book, tissues, fake money, a dozen carnations, picket signs, two martini glasses, kitchen utensils, a watch, a pair of die, boutonnieres, a wedding veil, a top hat, a cane, and a bunch of newspapers.
Traditionally, the groom's parents are responsible for accommodations for the groom's attendants and family. Other expenses they are responsible for include the marriage license fee, officiant's fee, rehearsal dinner, bachelor dinner, part of the flowers, the honeymoon, and the gifts from the groom to his attendants and the bride.