Prom Corsages & Boutonnieres

A prom corsage and matching boutonniere pull two outfits together on prom night. This collection includes six corsages, six boutonnieres and two matched sets, each made by hand by a local florist with fresh roses, spray roses or calla lilies.

Getting it right means matching the dress, the suit and each other. The guide covers who buys what, picking colors, and delivery timing so the flowers look fresh in photos.

How to choose prom flowers

Who buys the corsage and boutonniere

Traditionally, each date buys the flower the other one wears: the corsage for the person in the dress, the prom boutonniere for the person in the suit. Plenty of couples and friend groups now split it differently, or each buy their own, and that works too. Talk it over a week or two ahead so nobody doubles up.

Picking a prom corsage to match the dress

Start with the dress. A heavily beaded or patterned gown looks best with a simpler corsage, and white goes with almost any color, which makes the Three White Rose Corsage and Two White Rose Corsage safe picks. Pink roses suit blush and pastel gowns, red looks sharp against black, white or red, and the Purple Rose Corsages stand out next to jewel tones. A slim wrist or a simple dress often looks best with two roses, while three, as in Corsage 3 Red Rose, read bolder. The White Two Rose Corsage adds lavender satin bows and white tulle for a more dressed-up look.

Matching boutonnieres and sets

The boutonniere usually echoes the corsage rather than the dress. The Pink Spray Rose Corsage and Boutonniere set takes out the guesswork, with five pink spray roses on the wrist and three on the lapel, and its white twin uses white spray roses with baby's breath. For a sharper look, Calla Lily Boutonnieres and Purple Calla Boutonnieres use one sculptural bloom, and the Red Rose Boutonniere is the classic. Orchid, thistle and carnation styles are in our full corsages and boutonnieres collection.

Timing and keeping them fresh

Because an exact delivery time can't be promised, have prom flowers delivered the day before the dance. Keep them in the refrigerator, not the freezer, and away from fruit. Put them on just before photos so they look their best all night.

Prom corsage questions

Are corsages still a thing for prom?

Yes. Wrist corsages and boutonnieres are still a prom tradition at many schools, though some couples skip them or swap in a small bouquet. Many dates still buy them because a prom corsage and boutonniere pull the outfits together in photos.

Which wrist does a prom corsage go on?

Traditionally the left wrist, or the hand the wearer doesn't write with, so it stays out of the way while eating and dancing. Slide it on with the blooms facing outward. The boutonniere goes on the left lapel, over the heart, pinned through the fabric from behind.

What are prom flowers called?

The flower worn on the wrist is a corsage, and the one pinned to a suit lapel is a boutonniere. Roses are the most common choice, and 13 of the 15 designs here include them, counting the spray rose sets. The other two are calla lily boutonnieres.

Do I have to buy the corsage and boutonniere as a set?

No. Buy them separately and match the colors yourself, or choose one of the two sets in pink or white spray roses. The Classic All White Arrangement is a vase design rather than something to wear, for a prom send-off at home. For the next milestone, see our graduation flowers.

When should I order prom flowers?

Order a week or more ahead during prom season and pick a delivery date the day before the dance. Same-day delivery is possible on orders placed by 2:00 PM ET on weekdays or 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, when the ZIP code allows it, but it leaves no margin. See the shipping policy.