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CORSAGES AND BUTTONHOLES FOR FORMAL OCCASIONS
Prom night has finally arrived. The excitement is plain to see. It’s been weeks and months of intense build-up – what to wear, how to wear it, the hair, the makeup, which bag to choose, what shoes to use..... But hang on a sec – one more thing – what about the flowers?.
Which flowers? The time-honoured tradition of presenting floral arrangements for men and ladies to wear on their formal attire when attending formal occasions such as dances, balls and proms is still respected today. Beautiful blooms have been an integral part of prom nights, dances, school balls, weddings and black tie occasions for hundreds of years – with young men presenting their dates with corsages and the ladies presenting the men with boutonnieres (from the French word for buttonhole). Centuries ago, people believed that certain flowers were able to ward off evil spirits, disease and bad odours so men and women wore fragrant bunches on their clothing.
Nowadays, the only evil spirits at formal occasions are likely to come from a bottle – but when it comes to formal flowers, these are good omens for a great time.
For the best ideas and inspiration on the different types of boutonnieres and corsages, go to the pages of various online florists who will display pictures of their creations. Fresh flowers are the most popular choice, and can be accessorized with ribbons, faux gems, crystals and beads – while silk flowers look very realistic and are perfect as a keepsake.
It’s traditional for the man to present his partner with the corsage which can take the form of a small spray of buds or dainty flowers pinned onto her dress, a wristlet which is tied onto the wrist or arm or a handheld nosegay. A word of advice – the corsage should complement the dress otherwise the evening could get off to a patchy start!
The current trend of strapless or over-the-shoulder dresses have led to the wrist or arm-tied corsage becoming more popular, said a leading Perth online florist, Airport Florist. Wearing a stunning single bloom in the hair or as a necklace is also a popular option. Popular varieties for corsages and buttonholes include roses and rosebuds, orchids, lilies, carnations and stephanotis, often combined with feathery ferns or gypsophila . Traditionally, buttonholes are worn on the left jacket lapel, facing away from the face.
A key consideration is whether the couple should wear matching arrangements. Most people wear flowers that complement each other, don’t clash or compete, but that aren’t identical either. It’s also important to get the shape, size and style right because as everyone knows, photographs of the big night travel round the world instantly via social media – and no-one wants to be remembered for wearing dodgy flowers!
The florist in Perth echoes what professional florists around the world say – PLAN AHEAD!. Their advice is also to refrigerate the corsages and buttonholes until the very last minute so they remain fresh and beautiful.
The school dance or prom is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion and stunning fresh flowers can be the icing on the top of a lasting, treasured memory.
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