Flower design is an art form that has long been taken for granted. Everyone buys flowers at some point in their life, they’re a relatively commonplace thing. But Flowers and More Owner and designer Carrie Brouwer offers Walpole High’s girls the cutting edge in prom flowers, and makes wearable art unique to each order and custom design . This article gives you a crash course on prom flowers and the prom fashions this year, as well as a preview of some of the endless possibilities offered by this local flower shop.
Ordering corsages and boutonnières can be a tricky, sometimes even painful experience, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Believe it or not, choosing the wrong floral designer can be a recipe for a disaster for your prom. Corsages and boutonnières designed by careless grocery store employees are often done using flowers that are browned, or even dead and wilting. Not to mention, grocery store flowers are ALWAYS low quality, cheap flowers that look tacky. Flowers and More prides itself on its high quality flora and unprecedented customer service, guaranteeing satisfaction. Carrie and her staff offer clients guidance, samples, and advice so that when prom day comes, no one is in tears because their corsage is the wrong color or design.
Flowers and More offers a variety of options to choose from when picking out prom flowers. Everything from simple boutonnières to custom-made hand-tied bouquets, whatever you want, Carrie will make happen. Every order is made in the shop the day of, ready to be picked up anytime after 12 on the day of prom, using high quality, beautiful flowers that, if worn and treated correctly, last the whole night.
This year, corsages have gotten a lot more fashionable and whimsical. Clients can pick out a keepsake bracelet and customize their order with rhinestones, feathers, glitter, and the like.
Girls, the first thing you should know about prom flowers is that they really aren't meant to last like a normal flower arrangement. Because the flowers are either glued or taped, they are not able to be put in water. So don't fret when it starts wilting a few days after, you can still let it dry out and put it in a scrapbook. However, if longevity is what you are looking for, you can opt for a hand-tied bouquet, which can be placed in water just like any other arrangement, and last for a week or so.
When ordering a boutonnière for your date, going with something small and simple is the best way to go if you are unsure. While a larger boutonnière may seem more appealing at first, remember that it is being worn on you date’s tux, and will be attached with little more than a pin or magnet. A large boutonnière will both look and feel clumsy and awkward. A small and tasteful boutonnière will be a nice complement to your corsage or hand tied.
If your date is ordering your flowers from Flowers and More, you can even match his order to yours, and they will be made together to ensure that the flowers go together well.
Boys, and mothers, picking out corsages for prom dates can be nerve-wracking, after all, what if she hates it? The best way to go about this is to come prepared. Ask your date what color and design she wants, get specific details so that she won’t be disappointed. If she’s REALLY worried about picking the right flowers, have her order her corsage, and simply match your boutonnière to her order.
When choosing colors, bracelets, and flowers, the best thing to keep in mind is that the color does not have to match the hue of your dress exactly, in fact a subtle variation in that color actually accentuates the corsage and let’s it stand out against your dress. You want something that will complement your dress, not blend into it. As far as flowers go, bigger flowers are being traded for smaller, less heavy ones to make the prom flowers less heavy, and more comfortably worn. For example, opting for spray roses as opposed to regular roses is now a common and encouraged decision.
Although complaints are scarce at the shop, there are some common issues and frequently asked questions that have left customers unhappy with their flowers or at a loss of what to do. In order to guarantee that none of these nightmare situations happen to you, there are some precautions you can take.
1. I picked up my flowers the day before, and they were browning by the time my son/daughter went to prom!
One of the biggest mistakes people make is leaving the flowers out. If you are picking up your order a day in advance, be sure to put it in the fridge. However, if you find that there is something wrong with your order and you did this, you can bring it back and Carrie will redo your order as part of the Flowers and More guarantee.
2. My daughter got home from prom and her corsage was falling apart!
Remember, flowers are delicate. Prom, being a dance, includes dancing. Rough bumping, jolting, etc. can and will damage the flowers. If you are worried about this, simply remove the corsage when you go to dance with your friends.
The most important part of prom flowers is to add that extra wow-factor to your prom wardrobe. You want to be happy with what you are wearing, you want to be confident that your flowers are as beautiful or handsome as the rest of you. Prom is a memory you will hold onto for the rest of your life. Don’t let it be ruined by a nightmare corsage or boutonnière.
