14 Wedding Corsage Ideas for Your VIP Attendants—Or Yourself! (2024)

• Uche Ojunta is a Maryland-based event and floral designer at Designs by Oochay.
• Genevieve Targoni is a floral designer and owner of La Fleur Du Jour, a boutique floral design studio in Washington, D.C.

Use Statement Blooms

Peonies are always set to leave their mark. This corsage, designed by Emily Kaye Floral Atelier, was made with a metal cuff, tied to the bride's wrist with plant-dyed silk ribbon from a local textile artist. “I wanted to create something luxurious, comfortable, and feminine that wouldn't overwhelm the bride,” says the florist.

Make It Monochromatic

It’s hard not to fall in love with these cranberry-hued cuffs! The bridesmaids at this wedding in Washington DC donned corsages filled with orchids, ranunculus, dahlias, and snowberries in the deep jewel tone.

Create Texture

“We love adding 3-5 different elements for lots of great depth and texture with one focal flower and several complementary textural elements,” encourages Targoni. For the corsage cuffs at this New Orleans wedding, the zinnia’s texture creates a wonderful contrast amongst the leaves of greenery. “Flowers that are not as delicate and withstand being out of water work better than others,” says Targoni.

Highlight Sweet Rose Buds

Forget the perfectly in-tact corsage you wore at the high school prom, and instead, opt for a more organic look of rosebuds with simple greenery. Top it off with a delicate satin ribbon in your color palette, as shown in this flower girl's pretty pink corsage.

Be Creative

Make a statement with a monochromatic look, as this bride and her wedding party did in New Orleans. "We wanted something different than bouquets for my bridesmaids," explains the bride. "My mother-in-law thought of the idea of having acorsage with lots of greenery and flowers that went up to their forearms. It was very romantic, unique, and a nice touch."

Do Something Unconventional

Who says corsages have to be traditional? Targoni encourages her clients to think about what makes them excited and comfortable, and most of all, what makes them feel appreciated. “The great thing about traditions is that it is OK to change your mind and set new traditions as you transition into your own family and story.” For these pieces, floral designers Honey & Poppies, along with event designer Bash Please, created delicate floral chains of baby’s' breath, finished off with silk ribbon so that they could be casually worn over the wrist.

Consider Something Preserved

This dried corsage is perfect for a boho-loving bride. “It was created with antique hydrangea, strawflower, bunny tail grass, and foraged dried bits,” says floral designer Amy Nicole. “It’s perfectly neutral and can survive any temperature because it’s completely preserved!”

Add a Bow

Corsages have traditionally be crafted with ribbon for easy wearing. By coordinating the ribbon with the colors of the flowers, both elements get to have their moment in the spotlight throughout the day! Pro tip: “If the corsage is going to be worn by a child, then a ribbon would be a better option than a cuff,” says Ojunta.

Create a Cascade

Skipping a traditional bridal bouquet entirely, this bride opted for a long corsage wristlet instead. A combination of poppy pods, astilbe, bird’s nest fern, and silver brunia, crafted by the talented team at Raven Hollow Guild, brought the modern-meets-organic vision to life.

Make It Last

Instead of corsages, the mothers of the bride and groom at this fall wedding in Brooklyn wore gold cuff bracelets adorned with blooms. The added perk of a cuff means the piece of jewelry will be available to wear again and again long after the wedding day is over—a perfect memento!

Keep It Minimal

When it comes to choosing and wearing a pin-on corsage, opt for something delicate and simple. You don’t want to detract from the overall look of the dress beneath the blooms, so something small and in hues that blend in to enhance the full look.

Mix It Up

Use a variety of stems within one design! While these corsages and boutonnieres coordinate with each other, the mixture of dried grasses with white roses within each creates a layer of intrigue, a perfect reflection of the juxtaposition of styles for this modern farm wedding

Choose Local Blooms

Selecting flowers that are native to the area where you’re tying the knot is a thoughtful touch. “I found the addition of locally grown zinnias to be particularly striking, and I love using a ribbon or moss as a base,” says florist Hayley Shae. The cuffs that were used in this design were available from a local jeweler for this August wedding, offering a modern touch for clients interested in something different than the elastic bands or traditional pearl wristlets traditionally used for corsages.

Go Faux

These aren’t your grandmother’s fake flowers! "Weddings can be stressful, and the last thing a bride needs to worry about is high-maintenance fresh flowers,” says CasiDee Clement of Flower Crush. “Each of our arrangements, from our wrist corsages to our bouquets, to our floral flat lay kits, are created with artificial flowers. They're beautifully like-like, low-maintenance, and modern in design.”