Accessorizing with flair
March 17, 2017
The corsage and boutonniere on the right from Kennesaw Florist include pink roses, blue ribbon, green leaves, and baby’s breath flower. Kroger made the left boutonniere and it includes a red rose, baby’s breath flower, and green leaves that go great with a black tux.
To match the perfect dress and tux, the corsage and boutonniere provides the final touch for every prom outfit. The Kennesaw and Acworth community offers several places to buy a corsage or boutonniere at budget-conscious prices.
Grocery stores often carry corsages and boutonnieres in the floral section, with a variety of colors, flowers, floral arrangements, and wrist bands. The price for a boutonniere at Publix ranges from $7.99 to $8.99 and corsages range from $17.99 to $24.99. At Kroger, anyone can customize the elements, including flowers, colors, bracelets, bows and more, and corsages start at $21.99 while boutonnieres start at $9.99.
Many local floral shops also offer options. Flowers West Florist, located at 400 Cobb Parkway Suite 400, Acworth, GA 30101, provides corsages and boutonnieres starting at $28 and $16, respectively. To order an arrangement and view arrangement options, visit the store or call the number located on their website.
“The lady who owns the shop is really nice; she works with you trying to figure out the color of everything that goes into the corsage,” senior Shawn Matthews said. “From the ribbon to the flower, it is exactly how I want it. She also has a variety of flowers and colors. One example for me was a set of blue and pink orchids that got put on a corsage. They do every one by hand and the quality is really good.”
Furthermore, Acworth Flowers & Plants, located at 4829 South Main Street, Acworth, GA 30101, offers floral accessories for order online or in store. The online website offers 11 different corsage options, ranging in price from $22 to $87.95, and 15 different types of boutonnieres ranging in price from $7.85 to $27.95.
Lastly, Kennesaw Florist, located at 2724 Summers Street, allows for calls, walk-ins, or online orders. The website offers 12 different corsages to choose from with flower choices of roses, orchids, lilies or calla lilies and all come in various colors. They also includes feathers in some corsages, which make unique and fun arrangements. The website lists three options for boutonnieres with various flower types ranging from $15 to $18.50 in price.
Once the night ends, keep the corsage or boutonniere as a keepsake. Wrap the corsage or boutonniere up and put in the fridge or keep it in a dry place. The flowers will shrivel, but the memory will live on.