DIY Pocket Grooms Boutonniere Tutorial

By Isaac Estrada

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Want to make a boutonniere that looks stylish, lasts forever, and is easy to assemble? This step-by-step guide will show you how to create a Sola Wood Flowers pocket boutonniere with just a few supplies. It’s the perfect way to add a handmade touch to your wedding day.

 

Materials Needed

  • Hot glue gun & glue sticks
  • 4 sola wood flowers
  • Greenery
  • Chiffon ribbon
  • Boutonniere pocket card
  • Scissors or wire cutters

 

Step One

1. Hot Glue Gun:

  • Insert a glue stick into the gun.
  • Plug in and turn on the glue gun.
  • Wait until the gun heats up and is ready to use.

 

Step Two

2. Get Your Flowers Ready

  • Arrange your DIY items you will be needing for your pocket boutonniere.

 

Step Three

3. Prepare Your Pocket Card

  • Take your boutonniere pocket card and trim the top edge into a rounded shape.
  • This will give your boutonniere a soft, polished look.

 

Step Four

4. Add Greenery

  • Using your hot glue gun, apply a thin line of glue to the top of the pocket card.
  • Attach your greenery pieces so they fan out naturally above the pocket.

 

Step Five

5. Attach the Flowers

  • Arrange your four sola wood flowers on the pocket card, starting from the center and working outward for balance.
  • Secure each flower with hot glue, pressing gently to hold them in place.

 

Step Six

6. Wrap with Ribbon

  • Take your chiffon ribbon and begin wrapping it just beneath the flowers.
  • Continue wrapping neatly all the way around until secure, then glue the end of the ribbon down.

 

Step Seven

Step 7: Final Touches

  • Check the boutonniere from the front and sides to make sure everything looks balanced.
  • Adjust greenery or ribbon as needed.

 

Final Result

Congratulations! You’ve just made a beautiful DIY sola wood flower pocket boutonniere! This piece is not only elegant but also long-lasting; a perfect keepsake from your big day.

 

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Tips:

 

Ask for help: If you have any questions, the Sola Wood Flowers Team is always here to help. Call our service number at (801) 797-1037 to schedule an appointment with a professional.

Patience: If it's your first time, remember that, like any skill, it gets better with practice. Repeat the steps as many times as needed to get the result you want. You’ve got this!

Additional decoration: The great thing about sola flowers is that your creativity has no limits—feel free to add as many colors, textures, and elements as you like to make the boutonnieres truly reflect you and this special moment. Add leaves, twigs, glitter, bows, feathers or any other details to make the boutonniere yours. 

Plus for realism: You can even add your favorite scent to the flowers, making them smell just how you want. The sola flowers material acts like a diffuser because of how absorbent they are, so adding a scent can make you enjoy your florals even more.