Transcript Corsages_Linda_Rist_Sept_2005

Boutonnieres and
Corsages
Original by Linda Rist
Modified by Georgia Agricultural
Education Curriculum Office
September 2005
Flowers
 Are worn by
both men and
women on
special
occasions such
as weddings,
holidays, etc.
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
Boutonniere
 Flowers worn by men
 Pinned to the lapel
 Usually a single flower
with foliage
Boutonnieres
Recent trend toward using
multiple flowers
Two or three stephanotis
blooms with foliage
Mini carnation with a
sweetheart rose
Boutonnieres
Add a touch of color to the
man’s clothing
Usually coordinates with the
theme of the occasion
Boutonnieres
 For a wedding or
formal dance, the
man’s flowers
should compliment
those worn or
carried by the
woman
Selecting flowers
 Chose flowers
that have been
properly
conditioned
 Hold up well out
of water
Most popular
 Carnations
 Roses
 Stephanotis
 Pompon
chrysanthemum
 Lilies of the valley
 Alstromeria lilies
Principles of design
 Apply to corsages as well as to
arrangements
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
Corsages
Band aids may also be glued to
the bottom of the corsage and
taped to the shoulder
Colors and flowers used
Dictated by the personal
preference of the wearer
Things to consider
Formality of the occasion
Size of the wearer
Color and style of the clothing
to be worn
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
Color
The dominant color of the
flowers should compliment the
clothing
If clothing color is not known,
white is considered appropriate
for all occasions.
Corsages
Should be designed to be light
and easy to wear
Removing stems from the
flowers helps to keep them light
Flowers
Should have space between
them so that each can be seem
separately
Good workmanship and good
flowers are essential
Wires
All wires should be covered and
the corsage should not come
apart or be misshapen
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
Net Tufts
Available in a variety of colors
to compliment the color of the
flowers or the clothing of the
wearer.
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
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
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
Hot Glue
 Available in several
forms, including panmelt glue, glue chips,
hot melt sticks and low
temperature sticks.
 Glue may be melted in
a electric frying pan,
glue pot or glue gun.
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.
Hot Glue
Low temperature glues are less
likely to cause damage to
delicate flowers, but do not
have the holding power of hot
glue.