What to Expect When You Pick Up Your Prom Corsage
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Picking Up Your Corsage: A Quick Guide for First-Timers
If this is your first prom, you might not know what to expect when you pick up your corsage and boutonniere. Here's everything you need to know — from what the flowers look like when you arrive to what to do right before you walk out the door.
When Your Order Will Be Ready
We have your flowers ready for pickup the day of prom — not the day before. Fresh flowers are living things, and we want them at their peak when you wear them. We'll confirm your pickup window when you place your order.
If your prom is in the evening, plan to pick up in the afternoon. We'll have a clear pickup time arranged with you when you order.
What You'll Receive
Your corsage arrives in a clear flower box, nestled and secured so the blooms don't shift in transport. The box keeps the flowers protected and lets you see exactly what you're getting before you open it.
If you ordered a boutonniere, it comes separately — usually in its own small box or wrapped carefully so the pin and greenery stay in place.
Before you leave the shop, open the box and take a look. We check every order carefully, but you should look it over with fresh eyes. If anything seems off — a color that doesn't match, a bloom that looks wrong — tell us right then. We'd much rather fix it in the shop than have you discover an issue at home.
How to Store It Until Prom
Keep the corsage in its box and put it in the refrigerator as soon as you get home. The crisper drawer works well — away from the fan and away from anything that produces ethylene gas (like apples or bananas, which can cause flowers to age faster).
Don't put it in the freezer. Don't leave it on the counter or in a warm car. An hour in a hot car can age flowers noticeably.
Take it out of the fridge about 20–30 minutes before you need it, so the flowers have time to come to room temperature before you put it on.
How to Put On a Wrist Corsage
Wrist corsages come on an elastic or ribbon band. Slip it onto the wrist with the blooms facing up and outward — the flowers should sit on the top of the wrist, not the inside. The band should be snug but not tight; you want it secure enough that it won't slip around.
Most wrist corsages are sized to fit comfortably on an average wrist. If you have concerns about sizing, mention it when you order.
How to Pin On a Boutonniere
The boutonniere goes on the left lapel of the suit or tuxedo jacket — on the same side as the heart. Here's the right way to pin it:
- Hold the boutonniere stem against the lapel, flowers up, stem angled slightly downward.
- Push the pin through the back of the lapel first, then through the stem, then back out through the lapel.
- The pin should go through the fabric twice, so it's secure and won't tilt forward.
- The pin head should be hidden behind the lapel — only the boutonniere should be visible from the front.
If the jacket has a buttonhole on the lapel, you can use that instead — it's actually designed for this. Thread the stem through the buttonhole and secure loosely.
What If Something Doesn't Look Right?
Check your order carefully at pickup — that's the best time to catch anything. But if you get home and notice something, call us immediately: 978-531-0047. We'll do everything we can to make it right before your prom.
For everything else you need to know about prom flowers — styles, color matching, and when to order — read our complete prom flower guide.
Visit us at 49 Warren Street in Peabody or call us at 978-531-0047.