# DIY Delicate Paper Boutonnieres These Paper Boutonniere Suit Accessories Simple and Stylish By M | Published 2013-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suit-accessories References: [thehousethatlarsbuilt](http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2013/06/make-paper-cut-boutonniere.html) & [bklynbrideonline](http://bklynbrideonline.com/29440/diy-projects/diy-paper-cut-flower-boutonniere/) For wedding attendees, these adorable boutonniere suit accessories are a quick, easy and simple DIY alternative to [conventional flowers or pocket handkerchiefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection). Made entirely from [paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti), these DIY boutonnieres are a festive summertime wedding adornment. To make these creatively charming suit accessories, find a flower design that will compliment your suit. Once you have your flower choice, replicate the flower's shape onto a thick piece of black card. The thicker the card, the straighter the boutonniere will stand. Then, all you have to do is carefully cut out the design with a X-Acto knife, glue the design to a safety pin and pin it onto the suit's pocket or lapel. A great alternative to [traditional flowers and scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bouqs-company), these dainty floral boutonnieres are stylishly innovative and inspired by the beautifully blooming summer flowers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Paper Accessories:** The trend of creating DIY paper accessories for events and special occasions creates an opportunity for businesses to offer unique and personalized products to consumers. - **Alternative Floral Arrangements:** The trend of alternative floral arrangements, such as these paper boutonnieres, creates an opportunity for florists and event planners to provide eco-friendly options and explore new design techniques. - **Sustainable Weddings:** The trend of sustainable weddings creates an opportunity for businesses to offer eco-friendly products and services, from invitations made from recycled materials to unique floral alternatives like these paper boutonnieres. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Floral Industry:** The floral industry can capitalize on the trend of alternative floral arrangements, such as these paper boutonnieres, by exploring new materials and design techniques. - **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can leverage the trend of DIY paper accessories to offer unique and customizable products for clients looking to personalize their special occasions. - **Wedding Industry:** The wedding industry can take advantage of the trend of sustainable weddings by offering eco-friendly products and services, including unique floral alternatives like these paper boutonnieres. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [DIY Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bouquet-box.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Festive Bridal Accessory Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-planning1.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Inaugural Men-Focused Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-ellis1.md) - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md)