Boutonnieres and Corsages

1. Boutonnieres and Corsages

2. Flowers • Are worn by both men and women on special occasions such as weddings, holidays, etc.

3. Corsages • Flowers worn by women • Cluster of flowers and foliage (greenery/leaves) and accessories that accents a woman’s dress and adds to the theme of the celebration

4. Boutonniere • Flowers worn by men • Pinned to the lapel • Usually a single flower with foliage

5. Boutonnieres • Add a touch of color to the man’s clothing • Usually coordinates with the theme of the occasion

6. Boutonnieres • For a wedding or formal dance, the man’s flowers should compliment those worn or carried by the woman

7. Selecting flowers • Chose flowers that hold up well out of water. (They are not in a vase.)

8. Most popular • Carnations • Roses

9. Corsages • Usually worn on the woman’s left shoulder • May also be made to wear on the wrist, in the hair or on a purse

10. Corsages • Band aids may also be glued to the bottom of the corsage and taped to the shoulder

11. Colors and flowers used • Personal preference of the wearer • Match dress • Theme of party

12. Things to consider • Formality of the occasion • Size of the wearer • Color and style of the clothing to be worn

13. Important • Find out the occasion and the preferences of the customer • Smaller women look best with a smaller corsage • Larger women can wear a larger corsage

14. Color • The dominant color of the flowers should compliment the clothing • If clothing color is not known, white is considered appropriate for all occasions.

15. Corsages • Should be designed to be light and easy to wear • Removing stems from the flowers helps to keep them light

16. Flowers • Should have space between them so that each can be seem separately • Good workmanship and good flowers are essential

17. Wires • All wires should be covered and the corsage should not come apart or be misshapen

18. Net Tufts • Small pieces of net gathered in the middle with a wire and artificial leaves • Comes in bolts 6 inches and 25 yards long

19. Net Tufts • Available in a variety of colors to compliment the color of the flowers or the clothing of the wearer.

20. Football mum corsages • In some areas of the U.S. mum corsages are popular at college and high school football games. • Especially popular for homecoming games dances • May be simple in design or quite elaborate

21. Football mum corsages • In Texas and Oklahoma large extravagant designs are popular. They include an abundance of streamers, braided ribbons and accessories. • Using floral adhesive and hot glue

22. Corsages • Alternative to wiring and taping • Floral adhesive is a rubber cement developed for use on fresh flowers • Floral adhesive may be used in corsages of very light and delicate flowers may also be used to add greenery, flowers and accessories to a wired corsage. • Hot glue may be used to construct a corsage

23. Hot Glue • Available in several forms, including pan-melt glue, glue chips, hot melt sticks and low temperature sticks. • Glue may be melted in a electric frying pan, glue pot or glue gun.

24. Hot Glue • Hot glue melts at a temperature of 275 F., low temperature sticks melt at a much lower temperature reducing the possibility of injuries.

25. Hot Glue • Low temperature glues are less likely to cause damage to delicate flowers, but do not have the holding power of hot glue.