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How to Pick the Perfect Corsage for Prom

Want to impress your date with the perfect corsage? Here are some important questions and tips to consider before heading to the florist.

Prom is always evolving with each new generation, but one thing that survives the test of time is the tradition of corsages and boutonnieres. In most cases, the girl will buy the boy his boutonniere and he will buy her a corsage. Be sure to double check with your date if this is the case. Corsages cost anywhere from $10 all the way up to $45 for a more extravagant piece with less ordinary flowers. Check out the rest of this post to settle any nerves you have about buying the right corsage for your prom date!

Talk to Your Date!

The type of corsage you pick depends a lot on your date so you will need to ask her a few important questions that will help guide your decision. It also depends on how well you know your date. If you have been dating for awhile then you might already know what her favorite flower is or colors that she likes. When you don’t know your date as well, don’t overthink it and never hesitate to talk to her about what she likes or wants.

What Kind of Flower?

Your options are endless since almost any kind of flower can be put in a corsage but don’t let that scare you. Talk to the florist about what flowers are in your budget. Many florists will have a folder full of options for you to choose from. There are more traditional flowers like roses and more exotic options with orchids. Pick the one that you think your date will like the most and she will appreciate whatever you pick.

Colors?

One thing not to forget when picking the flowers for your date’s corsage is the color of date’s dress. You can’t go wrong with white flowers because they go with everything but be careful if your date’s dress is white. Some people like to match and others just go with whatever flowers they like. Honestly, trust your gut and you can always match the corsage to your date’s dress with the ribbon they use to tie the flowers.

Pin or Wrist?

There are two types of corsages. One, is a wrist corsage that your date will wear like a bracelet. These are the most popular and work for any type of dress. The other type of corsage is a pin corsage which pins onto your date’s dress like a boutonniere. A pin corsage doesn’t work with strapless dresses and has become less popular over time.

Hopefully this information was helpful with your corsage hunt. No matter what you pick your date won’t be disappointed, she will be excited just to have one! Worst case scenario if you are still struggling with this decision you can always ask your mom, sister, or a female friend for help.