Create modern look for Mother’s Day corsages

The Mother’s Day corsage is one of the most well known customs to honor mom on her special day. By the 1980s and ‘90s, many people thought Mother’s Day corsages were passé. Their cookie-cutter look seemed antiquated. However, in recent years, floral designers have begun experimenting with smaller varieties of flowers, less filler greenery, and unique floral accents to emphasize the natural beauty of the flowers. FTD Master Designer Jeff Corbin offers these suggestions to help you design a stylish, modern corsage that your mom will always remember.

Updating the traditional look ? Less is more

Red roses have always been a beautiful way to show mom how much you appreciate all the things she’s done for you. Traditional corsages enhanced the single colored rose with greenery, baby’s breath, and ribbons. Corbin’s modern twist highlights the use of bi-colored roses and new varieties of smaller spray roses, which add dimension to the corsage. The absence of foliage focuses the attention on the natural beauty of the roses and your mother stands out in style. The classic shape of this modern version of the red rose corsage appeals to moms with a classic style while the bold look of the bi-colored spray roses appeals to young moms, too.

White carnations are commonly used in Mother’s Day corsages and are often combined with lots of greenery. Corbin gives a modern interpretation of a traditional favorite using a single, white miniature cymbidium blossom nestled in a cluster of magenta colored heather.

Monochromatic is in

Florists have traditionally worked with one color and one flower to create dramatic corsages for the mother who enjoys making a statement in her style. In this case, Corbin suggests that you choose a flower with interesting colors and shapes, like a blue delphinium to give your modern corsage a style that makes a brilliant, bold statement. Limited use of foliage will emphasize the shape of the blossoms and intensify the color while keeping the corsage lightweight.