Great Alternatives to Groomsmen Boutonnieres

Groomsmen can wear pocket squares, floral pocket squares, ribbon pins, stickpins with colored stones, personalized pins and matching ties on their tuxedos instead of boutonnieres.
If corsages are for women, then boutonnieres are for men. Boutonnieres, commonly referred to as buttonholes, are small arrangements of flowers, ferns or greeneries pinned to the lapel, mostly on the left side of a suit or tuxedo of the gentlemen.  Pinning a boutonniere is a tradition in weddings and an important part in wedding etiquette.
But, there are couples who wanted to add a surprising pinch in their weddings by transforming certain traditions into something interesting and unique. Boutonnieres, for example, are one of the many things to alter in a wedding. Couples can choose whether or not they’ll let their groomsmen wear the pins or let them wear something entirely new. Rather than the usual buttonholes, your groomsmen could wear:
Pocket squares
Pocket square is a good idea for your groomsmen to wear instead of boutonnieres. They are still very classy and traditional just like the buttonholes.  Pocket squares are actually small handkerchiefs tucked into the men’s suit or tuxedo preferably on the left breast pockets. You can choose from plain white handkerchiefs or you can also match with your bridesmaids’ dresses.
Floral pocket squares
Floral pocket squares are the more creative version of the regular pocket squares. Floral pocket squares are small arrangements of flowers or greeneries, but unlike boutonnieres, they are not pinned on the lapels of the suit. Instead, they are just neatly arranged or tucked in the left breast pocket.  They bring elegance and color to the suit without pins that add holes to the fabric.
Ribbon pins
Ribbon pins are quite similar to boutonnieres but they are in a much simpler fashion because they don’t need other materials but only the ribbons and pins. Ribbons come in different colors thus you can choose to match them with the wedding theme or the dresses of your bridesmaids.
Stickpins with colored stones
Stickpins with colored stones are pretty much the same as the ribbon pins but ribbons are replaced by semi-precious stones. Groomsmen wearing these will look elegant and sophisticated.
Personalized pins
Personalized pins are definitely fun substitutes for groomsmen boutonnieres. You just need to order pins according to your groomsmen’s interest. This will add a new variety to any wedding.
Matching ties
If you really want to ditch the boutonnieres, pins or pocket squares, then just simply let your groomsmen wear matching colored ties to their partner’s dresses or to the wedding theme. It’s simple but the poise and elegance of the way your groomsmen look will still be the same.