Corsages buying guide

Home > Directory > Arts and Crafts > Florals and Wreaths

Corsages Guide

Corsages are great for special occasions, like weddings, prom, formal dances, black-tie affairs, even for birthdays and anniversaries. Sometimes the prices can get a bit much, but making your own is fun, and somewhat simple. Who doesn't love some DIY adventures? Anyway, with make-it-yourself corsages, you can be sure that the flowers match the dress perfectly, and that the wristband will fit. Not only will it be cheaper, but you get a custom look you couldn't get in a store, plus the fun of getting family or friends involved. Make a party of it, and everyone will leave with a beautiful, hand-made custom corsage.
Contents [Hide]
1 Corsage Essentials
2 Different Styles
3 Related Guides
4 Related Products

Corsage Essentials

Flowers : Pick out some pretty blooms at a florist, or if you're really going for it, pick some from your garden. Make sure they match the outfit they have to go with. Also be sure to watch out for bugs. Nothing is worse than bugs on formal wear.

Wire Cutters : For cutting and trimming the wire that holds the flowers and ribbon together.

Floral wire keeps the corsage as one piece, works well with flowers, won't damage the flowers when used right, and can be colour matched with the ribbon and blooms.

Baby's Breath : Whether real or false, it adds a touch of airiness to any arrangement.

A hot glue gun keeps the arrangement perfectly together, seals the wire, and generally works quite well.

Floral tape wraps around the stems for less leaking, helps maintain a uniform look under the ribbon, and gives the wire a better hold on the flowers.

Corsage ribbon is what brings the whole thing together, adds that touch of elegance required for such an occasion, and helps match the corsage to the dress almost perfectly.

Corsage pins are the finishing touch. They will hold a corsage onto a lapel, or a boutonnière to a jacket. Pins are available in different colours, but basic ivory is a safe choice.

Different Styles

Boutonnière : The male equivalent of a corsage, generally required at the same types of events. It's usually a good idea to get a white or red flower, though you can get creative if you know what colour the cummerbund, tie, vest, jacket, and shirt are. Otherwise, you could end up in murky clashing territory.

Corsage : The basic corsage includes one larger flower as the centre of the arrangement, with smaller flowers at the outside, and sometimes some greens for colouring. This is typically finished off with ribbon. This is just the basic variation though, and you should totally get creative if you feel inspired.

The Three Rose Corsage is another safe option, featuring three roses instead of one, and adorned with smaller flowers and greenery.

The Wristlet Corsage is very popular nowadays, since some dresses won't respond well to pinning as the fabric will pucker, or the silhouette will change. A wristlet is meant for the wrist only, and is shaped as such. It tends to be less bulky than the traditional corsage, and works well with most dresses.

Related Products

Formal Shoes

Formal Gloves

Tiaras


Flowers : Pick out some pretty blooms at a florist, or if you're really going for it, pick some from your garden. Make sure they match the outfit they have to go with. Also be sure to watch out for bugs. Nothing is worse than bugs on formal wear.	Wire Cutters : For cutting and trimming the wire that holds the flowers and ribbon together.	Floral wire keeps the corsage as one piece, works well with flowers, won't damage the flowers when used right, and can be colour matched with the ribbon and blooms.	Baby's Breath : Whether real or false, it adds a touch of airiness to any arrangement.	A hot glue gun keeps the arrangement perfectly together, seals the wire, and generally works quite well.


Floral tape wraps around the stems for less leaking, helps maintain a uniform look under the ribbon, and gives the wire a better hold on the flowers.	Corsage ribbon is what brings the whole thing together, adds that touch of elegance required for such an occasion, and helps match the corsage to the dress almost perfectly.	Corsage pins are the finishing touch. They will hold a corsage onto a lapel, or a boutonnière to a jacket. Pins are available in different colours, but basic ivory is a safe choice.


Boutonnière : The male equivalent of a corsage, generally required at the same types of events. It's usually a good idea to get a white or red flower, though you can get creative if you know what colour the cummerbund, tie, vest, jacket, and shirt are. Otherwise, you could end up in murky clashing territory.	Corsage : The basic corsage includes one larger flower as the centre of the arrangement, with smaller flowers at the outside, and sometimes some greens for colouring. This is typically finished off with ribbon. This is just the basic variation though, and you should totally get creative if you feel inspired.	The Three Rose Corsage is another safe option, featuring three roses instead of one, and adorned with smaller flowers and greenery.	The Wristlet Corsage is very popular nowadays, since some dresses won't respond well to pinning as the fabric will pucker, or the silhouette will change. A wristlet is meant for the wrist only, and is shaped as such. It tends to be less bulky than the traditional corsage, and works well with most dresses.