On your wedding day, it is the small but vital details that add up to make your day so special. One of those finer details is the buttonholes for the bridal party and groomsmen. Traditionally, a florist providing buttonholes will supply a safety pin or needle-style pin to attach them. However, pins can leave holes in expensive suit jackets or dresses, and cause a painful prick to your chest or finger! But what if there was an instant solution?
Firstly, we’d like to thank our customer Simon, from Shropshire, for sending in this inspiring magnetic solution. While the average UK wedding costs around £34,000, wedding suits and dresses contribute to this significantly and adding a pin hole to them can be soul-destroying. Simon recognised this and came up with the following magnetic solution, choosing to use small but powerful magnets to attach his and his groomsmen’s corsages. Take a look:
“But how did Simon do it?” You ask…
Here is our quick step by step guide to applying wedding corsages with magnets.
Step 1 – Acquire the materialsOnce you have your corsage and you know the weight and the stem’s surface area, you can purchase your magnets and steel discs accordingly. These are the items our experts would recommend for this type of application. The magnets we recommend are 8mm x 4mm N35 Neodymium magnets with a 1.47kg pull because they are small but mighty. Next, you need something to stick to the corsage’s stem and attract to the magnet. For this, a 10mm steel disc with 3M self-adhesive is perfect! |
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Step 2 – Apply the steel discTo apply the steel disc to the corsage’s stem, firstly, pin point to area of the stem you would like to apply the disc. We’d recommend the back of the stem, right at the top! Once you know where to apply it, peel away the adhesive sticker on the disc and apply the sticky side to the stem, applying enough force for it to stick. With your steel disc in place, allow 24-32 hours for the adhesive to cure. This will ensure the disc doesn’t come away from the stem when it is adjusted or knocked when you are dancing at the reception! The image to the right shows the steel face with the adhesive stuck onto the stem. |
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Step 3 – Test it!We highly recommend testing your magnetic corsage attachment in advance of your big day; to avoid any unnecessary wedding day stress. To do this, simply take your corsage and hold it against your suit’s lapel at around chest height. Once in place, apply 1 Neodymium magnet on the opposite side of the lapel, in-line with the steel disc. The disc and magnet will attract to each other instantly, holding your corsage in place without the need for any holes! This method works the same for bridesmaid’s dresses. Locate where you would like to apply the corsage, and place 1 magnet on the reverse side of the material to attract the steel disc to hold the corsage. |
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With your corsage now in place, you are ready to take the next step and say ‘I do!’ One particular highlight of using magnets over pins is the versatility they bring, particularly at summer weddings where temperatures can sore! When you want to remove your jacket, magnets allow you to remove your corsage and attach it to your waistcoat or shirt, rather than putting another hole in another garment. Take a look:
So there we have it, how to apply your wedding corsage with magnets, to avoid using pins that leave holes in your wedding attire. If you have any questions regarding this, or any other application, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 0845 519 4701 or email sales@magnetexpert.com.
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