Wow! Time flies!
Homecoming dances are beginning this weekend. We are so excited!
Pictured above are some of our best selections for corsages & boutonnieres. Almost all are available in different colors.
Please call us with your order!
(Do not attempt to place your order online, we need to walk you through the process.)
Homecoming orders are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
A boutonniere is a flower that packs a punch! This often overlooked detail is the finishing touch for any groom or tuxedo wearer in general. “Boutonniere” comes from the french word for button hole, which is traditionally where the single flower or bud was worn.
Boutonnieres are a tradition that have lasted the test of time, and can still be seen today, pinned to the left lapel of their wearers. Boutonnieres are an opportunity to tie into the flowers being worn or carried by a date or escort.
In the past, boutonnieres were worn more frequently, but today are generally reserved for formal gatherings such as weddings, proms, homecomings, funerals, and formal ceremonies. The flower itself was often a carnation and the most formal color was white; another classic choice was red. Today, many colors and flowers are appropriate for use as boutonnieres and can be use to achieve many different looks.
Shown below are some of our favorite boutonnieres — 
What is your favorite flower? Can we make something special for you?
The hustle and bustle of wedding season has been keeping us busy at Parkway Florist. We are so grateful to have worked with so many wonderful families this summer and are excited to see what the rest of 2016 will bring our way. This past weekend was quite a colorful one in our shop! Nothing gets you into the fall spirit more than delightful oranges, yellows, and reds.
Despite the hot and humid weather on Saturday, the colors for these weddings got us in the mood for crisp fall air, and sweet apple cider!
Our first bride carried a variety of flowers including orange and white lilies, coral and ivory roses, orange celosia, seeded eucalyptus, and dusty miller. The bridesmaids and junior bridesmaid had coordinating bouquets which featured gerbera daisies, mini carnations, roses, gomphrena, and cottage yarrow. To decorate the church, we used two larger arrangements on the altar as well as eight smaller arrangements that were hung on the columns that line the isle. Many similar flowers were used throughout to create a unifying color scheme and atmosphere for this wedding.
Continuing on with bright fall colors, we had a beautiful wedding take place in the courtyard garden of the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. Sunflowers and roses decorated the isle to create a perfectly romantic atmosphere for a wedding ceremony. The bride’s bouquet was a beautiful assortment of ivory garden roses, succulents, yellow roses, craspedia, brunia berries, seeded eucalyptus, dusty miller, and mint leaves. The bridesmaids carried clutches of yellow calla lilies and the groomsmen each wore a yellow calla lily boutonniere.
Last but certainly not least, we created this bouquet for a bride who had a red and turquoise color scheme. The bridesmaids wore cherry red dresses and carried turquoise blue flowers. By special request we were able to incorporate these colors into all the bouquets with a unique ribbon wrap on the handles (just to show you that we can bring any idea to life for your special day.)
Let’s see what the changing season brings us this year!
A boutonniere is a floral decoration worn by men, typically a single flower or bud. Boutonniere is the French word for buttonhole. Boutonnieres are usually reserved for special occasions such as proms, funerals, homecomings, and weddings. Traditionally, a boutonniere is worn on the left lapel. While in the past the flower itself was often a carnation, today many different varieties of flowers are used. Different colors and flowers may also be chosen to better coordinate with whatever else is being worn. Roses, orchids, berries, grasses, herbs, and so on.
Shown here are some recent examples of boutonnieres we have done.
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