Roundup of stylish groom buttonholes with fresh and dried flowers, foliage, feathers and pins.

Groom Buttonhole Wedding Inspiration

Photography by Bates + Bates Photography

A groom buttonhole, also know as a boutonniere is worn on the lapel of the groom's suit. Often comprising of flowers found in the bride's bouquet and wedding floral arrangements. Although it may be small in size, it will have a huge impact on the grooms overall look. Choose from fresh flowers, dried grasses, foliage, feathers and pins. It's not often you can wear one, so go all out and make sure it complements your style. See our roundup of groom buttonhole ideas to see which one is a bit of you.

Dried Flower Buttonhole

Not only are dried flower buttonholes incredibly on-trend right now but there are many benefits of choosing dried flowers over fresh ones. Rock My Wedding Recommended florist Mary Elizabeth Flowers shares all you need to know about dried wedding flowers. Our favourite reason being, their longevity and sustainability.

Dried flower groom buttonhole by Shida Preserved Flowers

Groom in a beige check waistcoat with a dried flower and lace ribbon buttonhole

Groom in a beige wool suit at a boho wedding with a neutral dried flower buttonhole

Fresh and dried flower buttonhole with dried grasses, berries and pink flower

Feather & Pin Buttonholes

Ok, so although the majority of groom buttonholes are flowers, we realise these aren't for everyone. We've also seen Rock My Wedding real grooms wear, pins, badges and feathers which look equally incredible. Even better when the pins hold sentimental meaning.

Groom in a stone suit with turquoise bow tie and pocket square and a feather and key buttonhole

Peach spray rose and pheasant feather buttonhole

Groom in a navy wool suit with red check and a feather buttonhole

Groom in a pink suit jacket with satin rose buttonhole, black and white polka dot pocket square and gold chain accessory

Succulent Buttonhole

We've seen succulents used as wedding table decorations and wedding favours so why not as groom buttonholes? You can grow them yourself, or replant them after the big day as a wonderful keepsake. Their varying size only adds to their appeal, meaning you can choose to make a huge statement or opt for a delicate flourish.

Groom in a grey suit with succulent groom buttonhole

Groom in a navy suit with succulent buttonhole and yellow flower

Groom in a navy suit with white rose and succulent buttonhole

Groom in a light grey suit with foliage and succulent buttonhole

Tropical Buttonhole

We're predicting tropical bouquets, floral arrangements and buttonholes to be huge next year! With lilies, orchids, and birds of paradise leading the way. Their exquisite scent and delicate petals only add to their appeal.

Groom in a brown suit and pale pink tie with an orchid groom buttonhole

Groom in a black tuxedo with white Cala lily buttonhole

Groom in a beige suit with pink orchid buttonhole

Pocket buttonhole with tropical orchid and dried flowers

Destination wedding with groom in a linen suit wearing a white orchid buttonhole flower

Foliage Buttonhole

Foliage is most commonly used alongside flowers to enhance an arrangement, but we're seeing more and more couples opting for an all green botanical wedding with no flowers. This is sometimes a more cost-effective way to decorate your wedding and is considered a neutral solution, as foliage complements most venues and themes.

Groom in a black suit with green tie and foliage buttonhole

Groom in a blue suit with blue patterned bow tie with an olive lead foliage wedding buttonhole

Groom in a white grandad collar shirt, dog tooth braces and foliage buttonhole

Rose Buttonhole

There's nothing more sartorial than a single white rose buttonhole pinned to a morning suit. But with all good ideas, we've loved seeing them evolve over time. Bulbous David Austin roses and spray roses in a variety of different colours have also become popular choices, and we're here for every single one.

Large pink David Austen Rose groom buttonhole

Groom in a black tuxedo with a pink rose buttonhole flower

Groom in a grey suit with pink tie and pale pink rose buttonhole flower

Groom in a pale blue shirt and stone jacket with pastel pink closed rose buttonhole

Groom in a black suit and floral tie with a coral rose buttonhole flower

More Buttonhole Ideas

As you will see in the gallery below and on our buttonhole Pinterest board there are many more flower choices and options to choose from. The only limit is your, and your florist's imagination. As well as buttonholes, we'd love to see more grooms donning floral pockets, because, oh my what a statement!

Groom in a white open collar shirt with black suit and pink buttonhole flower

Groom in beige suit with green floral bow tie and wildflower buttonhole flower

Groom in a chalky pink blazer with baby hyacinth buttonhole flower

Groom in a Black tuxedo with bright orange ranunculus buttonhole flower

Bride in a white suit with a sucky pink gladioli buttonhole flower

Brightly coloured pampas grass groom buttonhole on a gold platter

Groom in a wool suit with speckles, yellow tie and billy button buttonhole

Groom in a brown wool three-piece suit with floral tie and orange flower and foliage buttonhole

Groom in a blue wool suit with floral tie and pale pink dahlia buttonhole

Wearing a buttonhole is a nice way to differentiate the Groom and wedding party from the rest of the wedding guests.

There are lots of things to consider when choosing your wedding flowers, so we've put together a list of important questions to help you find the right florist. You can also listen to our wedding flowers podcast where we chat bouquets, floral centrepieces, groom buttonholes and so much more.

Written by Lorna Shaw

Groom & GroomsmenFloral Decor