What makes a wedding corsage truly unforgettable?
It’s not just a cluster of flowers wrapped around a wrist or pinned onto fabric. It's a small garden of gratitude — a floral whisper that says, “You matter.
You’re part of this day.” A wedding corsage is a symbolic gesture rooted in love. Whether it rests gently against the heart or wraps around the wrist like a ribbon of remembrance, it’s often given to honour someone who helped shape the path leading to “I do.”
Over the years, we’ve seen how a single bloom can mirror a person’s spirit. A delicate rose for someone warm and graceful. A sprig of eucalyptus for someone steady and calm.
As florists, we like to think of corsages as emotional fingerprints — no two the same, and each one a reflection of personality and presence.
If you’ve been wondering how to thoughtfully include corsages in your wedding, or whether they still have a place in modern celebrations — here is everything we’ve learned, and why we believe these tiny floral gestures deserve more than a fleeting glance.
Who Traditionally Wears a Corsage at a Wedding?
Corsages are like floral applause — a quiet but powerful way to spotlight someone in the wings of your wedding ceremony.
Traditionally, wedding corsages are worn by the mothers of the bride and groom, grandmothers, and women whose love and support have shaped the journey.
We’ve made corsages for godmothers who raised brides as daughters, for stepmums who brought calm to blended families, and for grandmothers who still carry handkerchiefs from their own wedding day.
Every time we hand one over, there’s a pause — a moment where the flower meets the person and says: “You’re part of this story.”
In many ways, corsages are wearable keepsakes — tiny bouquets that don’t walk down the aisle but walk beside it.
Beyond Tradition: Modern Corsage Moments That Spark Joy
The magic of wedding corsages is that they’re no longer confined to just “the mums.” Today’s weddings are more expressive, inclusive, and personal — and we’ve seen corsages bloom in all the right places.
Bridesmaids who aren’t holding bouquets love them — especially dainty wrist corsages that feel like floral bracelets.
Flower girls wearing miniature blooms look like they’re plucked out of a woodland fairytale.
We’ve designed corsages for godparents, wedding planners, and even pets with matching collars. (Yes — even the fur babies can join the floral story.)
We remember one wedding where the couple created corsages for every guest seated at their family table — a tribute to shared roots and enduring love.
In LGBTQ+ weddings, we’ve seen partners choose corsages as a nod to softness, symbolism, and visual harmony.
Think of corsages not as extras, but as echoes — of people who helped you arrive at this moment.
Wrist or Pin-On: What’s the Right Corsage Style?
The style of a wedding corsage often comes down to practicality and personal style — but it also tells its own story.
Wrist corsages, to us, are like secret garlands — winding around the pulse of someone dear.
They’re ideal for flowing dresses, lightweight fabrics, or wearers who’ll be hugging, greeting, and dancing the night away.
They sit lightly but linger long — perfect for mums or grandmothers who want to feel included, but unburdened.
Pin-on corsages, by contrast, feel a bit like badges of honour. They fasten firmly, ideal for structured fabrics like suits or tailored dresses, and they lend a quiet dignity to the look.
We sometimes describe them as floral medals — understated, yet deeply honouring.
The right choice? It depends on the dress, the vibe, and the comfort of the person wearing it. Either way, it should feel like a bloom they chose for themselves.
Matching Corsages with Bouquets and Boutonnieres
One of the most overlooked ways to create visual harmony is matching your wedding corsages with other floral elements — not necessarily to match, but to echo. If the bouquet is the poem, the corsage is the refrain.
A soft ivory rose from the bridal bouquet can reappear in the mother’s corsage — not to clone the design, but to gently link the stories.
A touch of eucalyptus from the groom’s boutonniere can wind its way into a grandmother’s wrist corsage, creating invisible threads between generations.
It’s not about replication. It’s about conversation — between flowers, and between people.
We often guide clients to explore our bridal bouquet collection first. Once we understand your anchor florals, we build corsages that support the aesthetic like subtle backing harmonies.
This kind of thoughtful coordination also ties beautifully into larger themes of wedding flowers decoration, creating cohesion across photos, ceremony styling, and family portraits.
Fresh, Dried, or Faux: The Poetry of Material
Choosing the right material for your wedding corsage is like choosing the tone of a love letter — soft and fleeting, everlasting and bold, or something practical but personal.
Fresh flowers are immediate, fragrant, and full of life — perfect for romantic or traditional ceremonies. They whisper elegance and emotion, but they do require gentle care.
Think of them as floral butterflies — stunning in the moment, delicate by nature.
Dried flowers, on the other hand, are like pressed memories — textural, enduring, and quietly bohemian. They work wonderfully for outdoor weddings, rustic themes, or brides who want keepsakes that live beyond the day.
We’ve seen mums turn their dried corsages into shadow boxes or keepsake ornaments.
Faux florals, especially silk, are the reliable friends — ever-present, allergy-safe, and perfect for travel. They're especially practical for destination weddings or when you need to prepare items weeks in advance.
Each material sings in its own way. The key is choosing the one that harmonises with your theme and your people.
Corsage Ideas by Wedding Theme
Like any good supporting actor, a corsage should complement the main scene. Your wedding theme can help shape its style — whether you’re aiming for elegance, whimsy, or something in between.
In boho ceremonies, dried palms, bunny tails, and muted tones lend a wild and organic charm. For minimalist weddings, we’ve crafted single-bloom corsages — a crisp orchid on a silk band — that feel almost architectural.
Romantic garden weddings call for soft layers: blush roses, lisianthus, wisps of filler flowers like a garden breathing on your wrist. Rustic themes lean into textured greens, lavender, and twine — corsages that feel hand-picked from nature’s basket.
In tropical Singapore, we often recommend orchids, anthuriums, or heliconias — vibrant, heat-resistant, and full of local flavour.
No matter your theme, the corsage becomes your floral punctuation — a comma of beauty before the crescendo of vows.
Helpful Tips for Ordering Corsages
Many couples tend to think of corsages last — but in truth, they’re best designed alongside the rest of your wedding flowers for a cohesive look.
We recommend placing your wedding corsage (and boutonnière) orders at least one day in advance to ensure we have the time to handcraft each piece with the care and detail it deserves. If you're browsing bouquets, our Wedding Bouquet collection is a great place to begin anchoring your floral aesthetic.
For fresh corsages, storage matters: they should be kept cool, lightly misted, and stored in their box until the big moment. While we offer same-day flower delivery in Singapore for other floral arrangements, corsages and boutonnières are best scheduled the day before your event to ensure optimal freshness and readiness.
When placing your order, let us know who will be wearing each piece, what their outfit will be like, and if there are any allergies. These thoughtful details allow us to create florals that feel not just beautiful — but personal and meaningful.
Real Wedding Inspiration: Our Favourite Corsage Pairings
We remember a bride who carried a bouquet of soft daisies, blush roses, and chamomile. Her mum’s corsage mirrored the same tones in dried form — a lasting piece of the day.
Months later, she told us she still kept it on her dresser as a quiet reminder of being honoured.
Another couple had matching corsages made for all four of their mums — each bloom chosen for what they represented.
One had lavender for calmness. Another had rosemary for remembrance. They weren’t just flowers. They were personal tributes.
These are the corsages that stay with us — not just because of how they looked, but because of what they meant.
Conclusion: More Than Just Flowers
A wedding corsage is a whisper of thanks. A floral hug. A ribbon of recognition. It doesn’t need the spotlight, but when done thoughtfully, it steals it anyway — not with grandeur, but with grace.
So if you’re wondering whether to include corsages in your day — we say yes. Not because it’s tradition, but because it’s a chance to honour someone in bloom.
Whether you’re matching corsages to your bouquet, echoing a wedding theme, or telling a story through texture and scent — each flower placed is a petal of memory.
For more inspiration, dive into our guide on wedding flower trends or personality-based floral picks.
In the end, a wedding corsage may be small — but its message lingers long after the petals fall.