Prom Flowers Trends and Ordering
Tips May 1 Spring, 2009
Prom Trends
•Two popular styles are wrist corsages and small hand-held
nosegays (and they look great with strapless dresses!).
•Popular flowers are mini (or sweetheart) roses, standard
roses, dendrobium orchids, alstroemeria, lilies, mini
carnations and other small flowers such as cornflowers and
freesia.
•Flowers for your hair or neck or corsages pinned to an
evening bag are also great choices.
Talk to your florist about the options and ask to see photos
of these different styles.
Prom Ordering Tips
•It is important to remember that prom season is also peak
wedding season and often falls on Mother's Day weekend.
Therefore, popular flowers such as sweetheart roses, white
roses and certain orchids used to create decorative body
flowers are in high demand.
•Ordering at least two weeks in advance so that your florist
has time to order the necessary quantities should ensure
that you get what you really want.
•Tell your florist what your budget is and ask him or her
for ideas. An inexpensive flower used in a lovely corsage
style can be just as beautiful as a more expensive bloom.
Alstroemeria lilies are a good choice, as are mini
carnations. But your florist will know what the best value
is.
FAQs -- Prom Flowers
How far in advance should I order my flowers for the prom?
It is important to remember that prom season is also peak
wedding season and many times also falls on Mother's Day
weekend. Therefore, popular flowers such as sweetheart
roses, white roses and certain orchids used to create
decorative body flowers are in high demand. Ordering at
least two weeks in advance so that your florist has time to
order the necessary quantities should ensure that you get
what you really want.
Should my date's boutonnière match my corsage?
This is certainly becoming a popular trend but is not
necessary.
Will my florist make something special just for me? Can I
choose a ribbon?
Certainly. Florists know how important prom flowers are to
their young customers and will be happy to work with you to
make a special corsage. Florists are experts at
customization. Show your dress or a swatch of the fabric
from your dress to your florist and ask him or her to select
an appropriate ribbon. Or you can ask to see what ribbons he
or she has on hand and choose one yourself.
What is the hottest corsage for proms?
Two popular styles are wrist corsages and small hand-held
nosegays. Popular flowers are mini (or sweetheart) roses,
standard roses, dendrobium orchids, alstroemeria lilies and
other small flowers such as cornflowers and freesia.
How do I let my date know what type of flowers I really
want?
If you have your heart set on a certain corsage style or
type of flower, then there is nothing wrong with letting
your date know what you would like. You might suggest going
to the florist shop together so you can order his
boutonniere to match your corsage. You could also show him a
few photos of flowers and ask what he would like for his
boutonniere. Be sure you also have a photo of what you want.
What type of corsage goes best with a strapless dress?
Either a wrist corsage or a hand-held nosegay. Flowers for
your hair or neck or corsages pinned to an evening bag are
also great choices. Talk to your florist about the options
and ask to see photos of these different styles.
My budget is limited. Are there less expensive flowers that
won't make me look "cheap"?
Tell your florist what your budget is and ask him or her for
ideas. An inexpensive flower used in a lovely corsage style
can be just as beautiful as a more expensive bloom.
Alstroemeria lilies are a good choice, as are mini
carnations. But your florist will know what the best value
is.
How can I dry a corsage?
This depends on the flower as there are a number of drying
methods. Some establishments can freeze-dry your corsage,
but this can be an expensive process. Simple methods include
silica pellets and powders or gel. Ask your florist for
recommendations.
