First of all, yes I did have to look up the proper spelling of boutonnieres! When I worked in a flower shop, we simply called them “bouts” (pronounced “boots”), which is much easier to write and say. Regardless of how you say or spell the word, I think in some ways boutonnieres are even more interesting than bouquets. A bout represents the entire “feel” of the bride’s bouquet, in a tiny, pinnable, floral package.  They create a beautiful splash of color against the plain black of a grooms tux.  I am really in awe of florists who can create good boutonnieres.  (Oh, and sometimes, some grooms prefer an homage to their favorite athlete – and a pocket square instead!)