I like roses.  I really do. They are– sometimes…just a little overplayed. There are a literally thousands of other flowers out there. If you are looking for ways to instantly give your wedding spice, style, pizzazz or whatever, change your flowers.  I love to see a bride incorporate different flowers into her bouquets and centerpieces. However, a lot of times, the poor guys are overlooked!  The get stuck with the rose and baby breath from Senior Prom.  Get mad, men! Put your foot down! Demand your lillies! 

But seriously changing your boutonnieres is a great way to add a different dynamic to your wedding party design.  The colors can be inspired by the shade of the bridesmaids’ dresses or the groom’s eyes.  Perhaps you can pick a flower that describes how you feel about your husband to be.  Remember, inspiration can come from anywhere.  Also look to incorporate different elements into your boutonniere (translation: ditch the baby’s breath). Include beautiful greenery like Ruskus, palm, Ivy, berries or eucalyptus.   If you want to go ultra trendy, look for beaded wire; for a beach look, add a few shells.  Instead of the usual green floral tape, have your bouts wrapped in coordinating satin.

Here are some great ideas:

You could also opt to do away with boutonnieres altogether, particularly for beach weddings, and instead use leis.  They are quite exotic and beautiful all their own.