Homecoming is one of the most popular dances of the school year. Though intended as a celebration of the football team's first home game of the season, the event also doubles as a back-to-school fall mixer. In addition to wearing semi-formal attire such as a cocktail dress or suit and tie, it is customary to wear a corsage or boutonniere made with fresh flowers to the dance. The following guide offers suggestions for choosing the best flowers for homecoming.

4 Great Flowers for Homecoming 

1. Carnations

Carnations feature clusters of delicate, frilly petals at the tops of verdant stems. The blooms range from pure white and soft peach to deep purple and intense red. Their compact shape and ability to hold together when worn make them excellent inclusions in pinned and wrist corsages, and adding baby's breath and greenery can enhance their feminine beauty. A florist may select carnations in the same color for the corsage and boutonniere, allowing you to match your date. 

2. Roses

Roses are among the most popular fresh flowers due to their timeless beauty, making them appropriate for virtually any occasion. Featuring layers of velvety petals in colors such as red, pink, and white along with a sweet fragrance, these blooms make an elegant addition to corsages and boutonnieres for more formal homecoming events. They also pair beautifully with calla lilies and hydrangeas in bouquets, which you may give as a gift to your date.

3. Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums resemble daisies but have more densely layered tubular petals. They naturally bloom in autumn, making them a seasonally appropriate choice for homecoming. These flowers also have a spiky appearance that can make a more dramatic statement in pinned corsages and boutonnieres. They come in solid colors, such as white, red, and yellow, but are also available in two-toned hues such as orange and burgundy or lavender and white. A florist may use chrysanthemums in shades that match your school colors for corsages and boutonnieres, allowing you to show off your school spirit at the dance. 

4. Orchids

Orchids are tropical flowers with symmetrical blooms consisting of three petals and three sepals. They come in standard shades, such as pink and purple, as well as more exotic hues, such as lime green and blue. They have an almost other-worldly beauty that can make them an attractive focal point in corsages and coordinating boutonnieres. You can also incorporate them into elegant floral arrangements presented to members of the homecoming court. 

When you need gorgeous flowers for homecoming, contact Events & Florals of Zionsville. They provide special occasion flowers, including corsages, boutonnieres, and bouquets, for clients throughout Zionsville, IN. Call (317) 344-2715 to get started on a floral design, and visit the website to learn more about their selection of fresh flowers for all occasions.