Corsages, Boutonnieres & Prom Flowers

Q: How far in advance should you order a corsage?

In general, you should plan to order a corsage for delivery one to two days before the event. That way, you’ll have your flowers delivered on time while avoiding the pitfalls of receiving flowers too far in advance. Flowers that are kept at home for more than a day or two may present challenges in terms of freshness. Proflowers’ same-day, last-minute flower delivery can help you plan your order and avoid any trouble with getting your flowers when you need them.

Q: Who is supposed to get the corsage and boutonniere?

A corsage typically adorns the wrist of the woman or person wearing a dress, while the boutonniere is classically worn by the man on the lapel of their suit. However, absolutely anyone can wear either option.

Q: What is the flower given at prom?

Corsages are typically given to women by their dates on prom night to adorn their wrists. These small bouquets can include any number of flower varieties, but small roses and dendrobium orchids are common choices when it comes time to send romantic flowers in a corsage.

Q: What is the difference between corsages and boutonnieres?

Corsages are typically a gift for a woman or flowers for your girlfriend on prom night. They are small, lightweight bouquets that adorn the wrists of women and often exhibit colors that play off an evening dress. Boutonnieres, on the other hand, are small bouquets typically donned by men or those wearing a suit to a special event like prom. That’s because they are meant to be pinned on to the lapel of a suit jacket. They are often a bit smaller in size than a corsage but will sometimes similarly play off the color of a man’s tie or bowtie. Couples and dates will often color coordinate the corsage and boutonniere to match on the special evening.

The boutonniere and corsage are floral mainstays for formal events, especially high school proms. These small-sized arrangements are intended to adorn the jacket lapel and wrist respectively, adding life and elegance to prom, homecoming, and wedding outfits of all materials and colors. They also serve as a wonderful gift for a date to one of these events. Shop for corsages, boutonnieres, and other prom flowers at Proflowers, and you can potentially even get same-day flower delivery for your order.

Corsages, Boutonnieres & Prom Flowers FAQs

How far in advance should you order a corsage?

Who is supposed to get the corsage and boutonniere?

What is the flower given at prom?

What is the difference between corsages and boutonnieres?

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