Boutonnieres and Corsages

1. Boutonnieres and Corsages

2. Flowers • are worn by both men and women on special occasions

3. Corsages • flowers worn by women • cluster of flowers and foliage 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 • recent trend toward using multiple flowers • two or three stephanotis blooms with foliage • mini carnation with a sweetheart rose

6. Boutonnieres • add a touch of color to the man’s clothing • usually coordinates with the theme of the occasion

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

8. Selecting flowers • chose flowers that have been properly conditioned • hold up well out of water

9. Most popular • carnations • roses • stephanotis • pompon chrysanthemum • lilies of the valley • alstromeria lilies

10. Principles of design • apply to corsages as well as to arrangements

11. 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

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

13. Colors and flowers used • dictated by the personal preference of the wearer

14. Things to consider • formality of the occasion • size of the wearer • color and style of the clothing to be worn

15. 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

16. Color • the dominant color of the flowers should compliment the clothing • if clothing color is not known - white is considered appropriate for all occasions.

17. Corsages • should be designed to be light and easy to wear • removing stems from the flowers helps to keep them light

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

19. Wires • all wires should be covered and the corsage should not come apart or be misshapen

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. Corsages • May also be used to add greenery, flowers and accessories to a wired corsage. • Hot glue may be used to construct a corsage

26. 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.

27. 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.

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