A corsage is the traditional floral accessory worn on a quinceañera’s wrist or carried in her hand.
Corsages are small arrangements of flowers, usually attached to a wristband or secured to clothing. At a quinceañera, the honoree may wear one to coordinate with her dress, the decorations, or the flowers used by members of the court. The accessory contributes to the formal visual style of the celebration.
A corsage is not the same as a boutonnière. A boutonnière is usually a single flower or small arrangement worn on a man’s lapel, while a corsage is generally associated with a woman’s wrist, shoulder, or hand. Floral choices vary by season, region, budget, and personal taste.
Flowers at quinceañeras also appear in bouquets, centerpieces, church decorations, and gifts. Because there is no single required flower or color, descriptions of a corsage identify the type of accessory rather than prescribe one universal design.