How to Make a Wedding Corsage
Pin-on corsages are the traditional floral accessory worn by mothers, grandmothers, and other VIP guests at weddings. They're similar to boutonnieres but slightly larger and pinned to dresses or jackets. This guide covers the classic pin-on technique.
Supplies needed
Tools, mechanics, and supplies you'll need before starting this build.
- 22-gauge floral wire
- Green floral tape
- Pruning shears
- Pearl-headed pins
- Ribbon
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blush Spray Rose | focal | 2 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| White Ranunculus (mini) | focal | 1 | $1.75–$2.50 |
| Waxflower | filler | 1 | $1.25–$1.75 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | greenery | 1 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 1 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 6 | ||
Blush Spray Rose
White Ranunculus (mini)
Waxflower
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Italian Ruscus
Wholesale Cost
$7–$14 each wholesale
Suggested Retail
$7–$14 each wholesale
Step by step
- 1
Cut all stems short (2 inches)
Trim every stem to 2 inches. Corsages need short stems that can be wired individually.
- 2
Wire each focal flower
Insert floral wire through the base of each spray rose and ranunculus bloom. Wrap each with green floral tape.
- 3
Group flowers into a cluster
Hold the wired focal flowers together in a tight cluster. Add waxflower and small eucalyptus pieces around them.
- 4
Tape the cluster together
Wrap the entire cluster with floral tape, binding all the wire stems into one unit.
- 5
Wrap with ribbon
Wrap the taped base with matching ribbon. Tie a small bow on the back or leave as a clean wrap.
- 6
Attach pearl pin for wearing
Attach a pearl-headed corsage pin through the back of the cluster for pin-on wear.
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Pro tips
Ask the wearer if they want a wrist corsage instead — many modern clients prefer wrist over pin-on.
Keep corsages slightly larger than boutonnieres — about 3 inches vs 2 inches.
Avoid lilies and other strongly-scented flowers — corsages are close to the face all day.
Common mistakes to avoid
Making corsages too small — they should be visibly larger than boutonnieres.
Not warning wearers to pin carefully — silk and delicate fabrics tear with corsage pins.
Using wilted flowers — these are worn close to the body and any wilt shows.
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Related how-to guides
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Boutonnieres are the small floral pieces worn on jacket lapels by the groom, groomsmen, and other male wedding party members.
Explore →How to Make a Wrist Corsage
Wrist corsages are worn on the wrist instead of pinned to a dress — the more popular modern alternative to pin-on corsages.
Explore →How to Make a Flower Crown
Flower crowns are bridal accessories worn on the head — usually by the bride, flower girls, or bridesmaids.
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