Does the groomsmen wear a boutonniere or corsage?
Yes. Groomsmen traditionally wear boutonnieres, usually coordinated with the wedding palette and a touch simpler than the groom's. Modern guidance is to ask each member based on their attire.
Yes. Groomsmen traditionally wear boutonnieres, usually coordinated with the wedding palette and a touch simpler than the groom's. Modern guidance is to ask each member based on their attire.
Etiquette at a glance
| Traditional flower | Boutonniere |
|---|---|
| Where & which side | Left lapel, above the buttonhole. On lightweight linen or silk, pin into a sturdy layer or use a pocket design so the lapel doesn't pucker. |
| Who usually buys it | For weddings, the couple (or, traditionally, the groom's family) usually covers corsages and boutonnieres as part of the floral budget. Confirm the count with your florist. |
| When it's worn | Hand them out before the ceremony so they can be worn during the processional and in family photos. |
| Modern note | Any wedding-party member who would like a boutonniere may wear one; it no longer has to track gender. |
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Alternatives
- Pocket-square boutonniere
- Matching the groom's style, or one accent bloom different from the groom's
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Wedding flower order - 1 x Boutonniere for the groomsmen (left lapel) Note: common wedding norm; confirm style and count with your florist.
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Frequently asked
Does the groomsmen wear a boutonniere?
Yes. Groomsmen traditionally wear boutonnieres, usually coordinated with the wedding palette and a touch simpler than the groom's. Modern guidance is to ask each member based on their attire.
Where does the groomsmen's flower go, and on which side?
Left lapel, above the buttonhole. On lightweight linen or silk, pin into a sturdy layer or use a pocket design so the lapel doesn't pucker.
Who pays for the groomsmen's wedding flowers?
For weddings, the couple (or, traditionally, the groom's family) usually covers corsages and boutonnieres as part of the floral budget. Confirm the count with your florist.
When should the groomsmen get their boutonniere or corsage?
Hand them out before the ceremony so they can be worn during the processional and in family photos.
What are good alternatives for the groomsmen?
Common alternatives: Pocket-square boutonniere; Matching the groom's style, or one accent bloom different from the groom's.
Sources & method
The Knot: groomsmen have traditionally worn boutonnieres, 'any wedding party members who would like to wear a boutonniere may do so'; recommends asking based on attire. Rinlong 2026 table: groomsmen -> boutonniere, 'usually coordinated with the wedding palette'. Fetched 2026-06-19.
Sources: The Knot — Who Gets Wedding Corsages and Boutonnieres · Rinlong Flower — Corsage and Boutonniere Guide 2026
These are common wedding-planning norms, not authoritative rules — modern etiquette is flexible, so ask each recipient their preference and confirm counts with your florist. Last reviewed 2026-06-19. Observed search interest for "do groomsmen wear boutonnieres": ~480/mo.