MemberI’m looking for ways to cut costs and I for sure know I feel like corsages are out. But is it weird to not do bouts? Will people find it weird or like we cheaped out on them?
MemberOur tuxes come with pocket squares so we are doing those instead. I think we might do bouts just for our Grandparents, since they won’t be in tuxes. I don’t think it will look weird at all, most people probably won’t even notice. I can’t tell you what a single boutonniere looks like from any of the weddings I’ve been to.
MemberI totally vote pocket square too! My Fiance already told me he wants a pocket square and not a boutonnière. He said that boutonnières feel like he’s going to prom. It’s totally cheaper too – just a square of fabric or a real handerchief from like Marshalls can work.
MemberWe are doing pocket squares too 🙂 You don’t have to use bouts if you don’t want to!
MemberI’m on the pocket square bandwagon too. My fiance didn’t want a bout, so pocket square it is!
MemberNot necessary. If I noticed I’d assume that you or your Fiance don’t like/want bouts not that it was a cost consideration.
MemberPocket square all the way! IMO they look much crisper and more modern than many bouts do. The also don’t get demolished by hugs.
Membermy Fiance said the same, I was a little saddened that he didn’t want a bout, but I found some awesome looking squares – I recommend a pattern like paisley, it looks snazzy!
MemberJust a question — but how do you coordinate the pocket squares with the ties? Both same fabric? One solid, one patterned? I’m sure this is a consideration all the time with pocket squares, but I’m just interested. Pictures anyone?
MemberI definitely think you can skip out on the bouts if you want to. I think pocket squares (either with the same color as the ties or a complimentary pattern) would be a cool alternative.
MemberWe looked at renting pocket squares – they were 8 dollars each.
Our boutanniers are 8.50 each – so we went with the flowers!
MemberWe might not do bouts either. Fiance and his dad really don’t want them. My dad and brother would wear them, but they don’t much care. I’m sort of into them, but not enough to force the guys to wear them. Our guys are wearing linen suits, not tuxes.
MemberWe’re doing patterened pocket squares for the boys instead of boutonnieres. The groom insists on matching me so he’ll have one that matches my flowers and our dads will have bouts because they’re tradional. His mom will have a crosage because she’s requested one.
MemberI really like the idea of pocket squares. I think they look just as polished and can be just as fun as boutonnieres 🙂
Memberi was talking with my Fiance about this. we still not sure if we are going to do it or not. i feel is not necessary
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