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To Corsage or Not to Corsage?

Complete discretion: I do not particularly enjoy the wrist corsage. Something about awful memories from high school formals, or how awkward it is to eat whilst donning a pouf of flowers, and many other relevent points, has pinned me neatly into those who prefer to ‘offer alternatives’. Often on the wedding [or other important days] it’s nice to give important ladies in our lives something to represent our appreciation of them, there are most definitely other options to offer!

First up, and my perennial favourite: the posie, or nosegay. Also known as: merely a small hand-held bouquet. Easily re-purposed into a glass at the dinner table or for reception decor, and generally quite affordable:

Posie Bouquet // The Nouveau Romantics
[Bouquet and Image by The Nouveau Romantics.]

Next is the single stem, preferably with a fabulous specimen that takes the cake. [Top: Once Wed; Bottom: Weddingbee] Also easily re-purposed, and quite affordable.

A Single Stem

Finally, I confess – I’ve witnessed one pinned corsage that actually interests me. It probably has to do with the lack of voluminous florals, without a sprig of baby’s breath [which can do wonderful things in particular instances], and just like so:

The Refined Corsage // The Nichols Photography

[Image from the delightful The Nichols Photography, from Mary and Riley’s wedding on Style Me Pretty.]

So there you have it. Any burning thoughts, opinions?

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