Corsages and Boutonnieres

It’s a prom tradition for guys to present their girls with a corsage and ladies to bestow a boutonniere on their escorts. These small, wearable floral arrangements, are attached by pins to the formal outfits; boutonnieres for men traditionally feature carnations or roses. Before ordering flowers, ask if she prefers a wrist corsage or the pin-on type, her outfit’s color scheme and her flower preferences. If this isn’t possible, pick white flowers, such as roses, freesia or carnations; these go with almost everything. Order all flowers a week or more before the prom, collect them the afternoon before and refrigerate until it’s time to leave for the prom. Corsages and boutonnieres can be purchased from local or online floral retailers like FTD or Teleflora .