April and Matt’s Wedding Part 2: DIY Boutonniere

We're swooning over the idea of making your fiance's boutonniere. It's like a vintage Valentine or the best kind of love letter--and it's so simple to personalize it just for him.

April tells us how she made this one for Matt:

1. Cut out three leaf-shaped pieces of thick paper. Glue a piece of floral wire to the back of each.
2. Thread thin jewelry wire through buttons--try hitting up a flea market or a craft store to find ones you like.
3. Bunch them all together like a bouquet, then circle a piece of wire around them to hold them together.
4. Wrap the bottom with twine and ribbon to hide the wire and tied it in knot.
5. Stick a pin through to attach!

And she points out to consider unexpected paper—like using pages from a used book or dictionary. Thanks April!

Check back later this week for more great ideas from this wedding!

Portraits and Weddings by Lori Anderson and Keith Mason for Lori Anderson Photography

-- Jen DeRose