Buttonhole with No1s?

[Hairy Airman]

After many years of avoiding the issue, I am finally committing the ultimate sin of marriage. The Mrs HairyAirman to be is now asking if I require a buttonhole to wear with my No1s (which I will be proud to wear). Is there an etiquette issue here or is it down to personal choice? Any guidance would be very much appreciated.

 

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After many years of avoiding the issue, I am finally committing the ultimate sin of marriage. The Mrs HairyAirman to be is now asking if I require a buttonhole to wear with my No1s (which I will be proud to wear). Is there an etiquette issue here or is it down to personal choice? Any guidance would be very much appreciated.

i wore one with mine looked loverly.

 

[Dixie68]

i wore one with mine looked loverly.

Me too, as did my best man on his Naval uniform.

 

[Hairy Airman]

Thanks for the replies gents - the main reason I ask is because the florist has told the future missus that in the past when she has had a groom who is in the military they haven't had buttonholes.

 

[Dixie68]

It's just personal preference I think mate, looking at my Dads old black and White wedding photos when my folks got married he's wearing a buttonhole the size of a bloody bouquet lol

Edit: Navy uniform btw

 

[Barch]

I think they are worn on the right as well so that they don't interfere with medals.

 

[Climebear]

Officially they shouldn't be worn - see AP1358 Chapter 1

Temporary/National Emblems

0132. No unauthorised ornament or emblem is to be worn with uniform. The following exceptions are permitted, provided the wearer is not on parade:

a. The national flower or emblem on St George’s, St Andrew’s, St David’s and St Patrick’s Day, according to nationality.

b. Remembrance Day Poppy. The poppy may be worn from the onset of sales. Poppies are to be removed after the National and local observation of remembrance has concluded each year.

c. Flags and emblems on the authorised day.​

That's said, someone would have to be pretty an*l to pick a groom up on the matter. After all the vast majority of officers who get married in uniforms with swords are incorrectly dressed as most of the incorrectly wear the (gucci) ceremonial swords belt rather than the (correct) normal sword belt word under the jacket.

Bottom line is - it's your (and your good lady's) day, crack on.