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Check out Offbeat Bride member SamIAm Lego boutonnieres that she DIY'd for all the groomsman, the groom, and their dads!
The idea of incorporating LEGO minifigures into wedding attire offers a playful, creative alternative to traditional floral arrangements. These DIY boutonnieres serve as both a personal statement and a unique keepsake for the wedding party.
Materials and Design
The construction of these pieces utilizes a mix of industrial and organic elements. Each minifigure is anchored by a coiled wire base, likely made of a flexible gauge copper or floral wire. This coil allows the piece to be easily pinned or slid into a lapel buttonhole while providing structural integrity for the upright elements.
Behind the minifigure, a spray of dark greenery or tall grass creates a fan-like backdrop, mimicking the silhouette of a classic boutonniere. Thin, decorative copper wire is looped and swirled around the greenery to add texture and visual interest, bridging the gap between the plastic toy and the formal event aesthetic.
Character Customization
The strength of this concept lies in its ability to reflect the specific personalities of the groom and groomsmen:
- The Groom: Features a historical or military figure, such as a Revolutionary War-era general, as a nod to leadership and a specific request for a distinguished look.
- The Best Man: Uses an iconic adventurer, like Indiana Jones, complete with his signature fedora and satchel, signaling a sense of fun and partnership.
- Groomsmen and Dads: The set includes a diverse range of characters, from ninjas and wizards to caped heroes and top-hatted figures. This allows the couple to assign specific figures that resonate with each person's hobbies or inside jokes.
Advantages of LEGO Boutonnieres
- Customization: With thousands of LEGO minifigures available, the combinations are virtually limitless, making it easy to match any wedding color palette or specific geeky subculture.
- Durability: Unlike real flowers, these will not wilt or brown in the heat or after a long day of celebrations.
- Souvenirs: At the end of the night, the wedding party can keep their minifigure as a permanent memento of the event.
These are obsolutely cute and a great idea! I love them! Then again who doesn’t love Lego 🙂
I spot a wizard.
Wizards give any wedding a plus five to awesomeness. True story.
I want to high five this lady.
Indiana Jones!!!! Yay!
these are amazing!! I love them all, well done!
I love them! My fella loves them. These are full of win 🙂
These are fantastic. We’re actually doing something similar, except with mini dinos. rawr.
These are amazing! Is she planning on opening and selling these on etsy! I’m sure they would be a big hit!
Ooooooh my gosh, I wish I’d thought of this for our wedding last year! Hubby is basically a big kid and still gets excited about Legos. Love it!
I see like a bronze wire…what’s behind that. Amazing! Step by step please!
Man!
I was so busy around the end of July I TOTALLY missed this post! Just saw it today! Sweet! Thanks for all the comments and compliments…etsy shop…..not a bad idea! I never thought anybody would get *that much* of a kick out of ’em.
heard of different boutonniere but not lego.
We’re actually doing this type of thing with all star wars legos 🙂 Love it!
I love this! How were they made? Would love to learn how to make them 🙂
Did you find out how they are made??
Hi, I recently purchased Star Wars’ legos for boutonnieres, but have no clue how to make them. Is there a tutorial?
Love this idea. Def going to do this. Was looking for something different and this is perfect! Would love to know how she did it. Did you use the key chain Lego guys or the packaged ones?
Just answered one of my questions, looking at my sons key chain, you wouldn’t to use because there is a hook at the top. So it is def the mini figurines that you use