For proms, debutante balls, graduations and weddings, flowers are the order of the day. After the hairstyling, dressing, primping and preparing, there comes the moment when jittery hands affix, wear and carry flowers as part of the “big entrance.” And, choosing the perfect flowers for the occasion can be stressful. This is especially true for young men shopping for the young women in their lives. If you are one of these, take heart. The perfect corsage or bouquet is just waiting for you to order it and make a fabulous impression with your date. And, if you would rather tackle this yourself, you do not need to wait for Mom’s permission or advice. Your online florist will have many suggestions and pictures of every style and type you can imagine or did not even know you wanted!

Before you go online for this important purchase, you can make things easier for yourself if you are armed with the answers to the following questions.

What color is your date’s dress? You may think if you choose something neutral such as a white corsage, it will go with any dress. But, if your date’s dress, is white, it will look a bit odd.

Does your date prefer a pin-on, wrist corsage or bouquet? If your date is wearing a strapless dress, she will have a difficult time keeping a corsage fastened to her dress all night long. She may also love the idea of carrying a hand-tied rose bouquet for added drama.

What flowers does she like? While this one is not mandatory and your florist can make suggestions, it would be a thoughtful gesture for you to know what flowers she likes before you buy them.

What can you afford? Some flowers are more expensive than others based on availability and time of year. Your decision may be affected by price if you are paying for your own flowers.

Where do you want them to be delivered? You will probably want your date’s flowers delivered to your home so you can take them with you when you pick her up and you can present them to her then.

Proms, balls and dances are an important part of the high school and college experience. They are exhilarating and can be stressful without some planning. But, with just a little bit of forethought, you will be prepared and you will impress your date by arriving calm, cool and collected.

What to do next? Buy your flowers from our Toronto Flower Shop.