Many colleges and universities of America consider music as a kind of boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [Edward MacDowell]
The manager wore a boutonniere -- a white carnation. From Wordnik.com. [The End of the Pier]
Did I mention Patrick's custom-made silk boutonniere?. From Wordnik.com. [He's Just...Dreamy, But Am I Dowdy? Dandies Prowl Our City] Reference
Colt pricked his finger with the boutonniere and cursed. From Wordnik.com. [Warrior's Baby]
The gentleman takes a bouquet, and the lady a boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [Manners and Social Usages] Reference
We've all touched Lindsey Graham's boutonniere from junior prom. From Wordnik.com. [Ross Hyzer: Shouting Matches Between People, Straw Men at Town Halls] Reference
He's wearing a traditional tuxedo with a boutonniere on the lapel. From Wordnik.com. ["Stay in your house!" part 2] Reference
Blood the shade of his carnation boutonniere suffused Racer's face. From Wordnik.com. [the dirty duck]
She swatted at Mr. Lim, standing nearby in a suit and red boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [Narciso Rodriguez Hoping for Another Chance to Dress Michelle Obama] Reference
He felt suddenly foolish and wanted to the boutonniere from his lapel. From Wordnik.com. [Temporary Wife]
It has Ken's dried boutonniere on it, and the little rosebuds I wore in my hair. From Wordnik.com. [Silly.] Reference
Rivera carried a bouquet of white roses, and Ortiz wore a matching white rose boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [No Gay Marriage, But Domestic Partners Now Get Ceremonies In NYC] Reference
He was nattily dressed in a waistcoat and tails, with a boutonniere and spats on his shoes. From Wordnik.com. [The Dragon’s Apprentice] Reference
That was when she noticed the rapidly expanding boutonniere of blood damaging his beautiful suit. From Wordnik.com. [Second Skin]
If a man were a quitter, and gave a speech in that situation, he wouldn't be wearing a boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [Court: Palin was allowed to use private e-mail] Reference
JFK wore his father's watch and a boutonniere of cornflowers, the late president's favorite blossom. From Wordnik.com. [Royal Wedding, American Style] Reference
Never wear a boutonniere and a pocket handkerchief at the same time because it is strictly verboten. From Wordnik.com. [Dressing Right…Male Fashion faux pas! « Julian Ayrs & Pop Culture] Reference
I also put lights inside silk flowers for our corsage and boutonniere, and my date had lights around too. From Wordnik.com. [The S-Dress - A Dress A Day] Reference
Nicot was enamored both with the plant¹s flower, which he wore as a boutonniere, and its medicinal properties. From Wordnik.com. [Did You Know? - Tobacco / Xigar] Reference
The grooms boutonniere was also wrapped in burlap. From Wordnik.com. [Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog] Reference
She laid a withered boutonniere on the bureau beside the pin. From Wordnik.com. [The Rise of Silas Lapham] Reference
Even a sprig or two in the groom's boutonniere is a nice touch. From Wordnik.com. [Kootenay Rockies - News] Reference
Every lady held a rich bouquet; every gentleman wore a rare boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [For Woman's Love] Reference
It set up as the perfect boutonniere to Ubaldo Jimenez's tuxedo performance. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
In his hand was twirled a cane, and in his lapel was the inevitable boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life] Reference
Christmas as Santa Claus, and attended a close friend's wedding in a tie and boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [ABC News: Top Stories] Reference
It's darn near impossible to pin a boutonniere (or corsage) on yourself, all by yourself. From Wordnik.com. [Weddingbee] Reference
At Disney World last August, he wore a boutonniere with a purple ribbon during Dahm's wedding. From Wordnik.com. [HeraldNet.com Local, Sports, Business and Entertainment News] Reference
This goes the same for the groom; a blue boutonniere can be added to go with the tiffany theme. From Wordnik.com. [TravelPod.com Recent Updates] Reference
Her date is taking care of the boutonniere since it comes with the corsage he is buying for her. From Wordnik.com. [Madison.com - top] Reference
Albertville Home Bakery donated the cake and D Wright Designs provided the bouquet and boutonniere. From Wordnik.com. [Sand Mountain Reporter: News] Reference
When brother Michael's date came to the door on prom night, she kissed Sean and put his boutonniere on. From Wordnik.com. [Soldiers Angels New York] Reference
At some of the weddings I've attended, I fell into the role of official boutonniere and corsage pinner. From Wordnik.com. [Weddingbee] Reference
It is a little stringy for a boutonniere, but it fills the modern-trained eye as no other flower can fill it. From Wordnik.com. [Complete Essays] Reference
Her only expense: a boutonniere for her date but even that was purchased at a bargain basement price, she said. From Wordnik.com. [ajc.com - News] Reference
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