Let Your Prom Night GLOW!

 

Want to stand out at your prom? 
 Do you want prom flowers that no one else has?  
Be the talk of the prom with flowers that glow!  If you are thinking, “Nope lights in corsages are nothing special.”  Then you are so wrong!  There are a lot of products out there to help “light” up a corsage but they do not even compare with a Galassia corsage! 

Galassia prom flowers are not just a corsage with a light added it. 

 It is also not a glow in the dark spray that if not applied properly and not charged with enough sunlight, won’t even work! 
 
The unique combination of the fluorescence and UV light device creates 
a corsage of glowing flowers every time you turn on the switch! 
There is nothing on the market out there like it!  
So, How does Galassia prom flowers work?

Galassia Fluorescence enhances the natural beauty of flowers and takes flower color to a new level by giving them a spectacular glow! 
 For their beauty to be revealed, they need ultraviolet (UV) light supplied by custom-designed illumination device and a specially formulated solution applied directly to the flowers.  
These unique devices are imported from Australia! 

  

As you look at the pictures of these corsages, you will notice some have more of a blue hue over green hue to them.  Now some of this has simply to do with how dark the room was and the type of camera used.  But for sure, they do not have different lights or fluorescence. however, they do have different colors ribbons, accessories and flowers. 
 I’m not sure what causes this, but because the fluorescent spray is derived from plants, I believe it is a reaction to the pigmentation of the flowers 
and accents that causes this hue change. 
 This is something that I absolutely love about the product, it ensures that each and every Galassia Fluorescence corsage is completely unique! 

Want to wear one of these amazing corsages to your prom?
 The only two retail florists in the United States that I know of, offering these corsages are: Gillespie Florists in Indianapolis, IN
 and 
Twigs in Yerington, NV!  
If you do not live in Indiana or Nevada but still want one, just call the shop closest to you and ask to have the device and spray shipped to you!  Then take it to your local florist to add the corsage and flowers!  Another option would be to have the Galassia Fluorescence corsage made completely in silks and shipped to you!

To see how one of these beautiful corsages is designed, Check out these YouTube videos!

Della GIllespie-Mendenhall
Gillespie Florists
(317) 273-1100
9255 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46234

www.GillespieFlorists.com

Hand Held VS Wrist Corsage -- My Experience

First year I went to prom I wanted to have a unique corsage! Since my dad owned a flower shop, I not only knew what was typically ordered but what was not! I decided on a phalaenopsis orchid corsage. My dad warned me that it was a more delicate flower and I would have to be careful with it 

if I wanted to save it after prom. I figured no big deal, 

how crazy is prom going to be?

Now it’s not like a high school prom is that crazy but I didn’t think about how the dance floor would be dark and although I may not be in a rush, others may be. A few minutes into prom a guy in a hurry to cut through the line for pictures brushed past me and half my orchid was gone! I was bummed and swore next time I would get something I couldn’t break!

The next year I decided on taking a ribbon wrapped calla lily. I thought this would be something I could get great pictures with but once I went out to the dance floor, I could leave the flower at the table. I loved the calla and because everyone else had corsages, I had something no one else had and got lots of compliments! It was really nice to be able to dance the night away and not worry about the flowers hanging off my wrist. It was all great until I realized on the way home that I had left my calla at prom!

Looking back, my experience was much better with the handheld flower than the wrist corsage. Even though I forgot it for saving! Really though, who still has their prom flowers 10 years later? If someone does; they are probably throwing that dusty thing away right now!

In the spirit of looking back, I wouldn’t do the hand held callas OR the orchid corsage. What is offered today is soooo much better than what was offered when I was in high school! I would have worn a keepsake bracelet with mini-carnations or daisies! Then during prom I wouldn’t worry about what happened to my flowers because that’s not what I would be saving. Instead, after prom, I would cut the corsage from the bracelet and wear the bracelet on a daily basis and would still have it today in my jewelry box!

Bauble Bath by Gillespie Florists

Mirage by Gillespie Florists

What did you choose this year, wrist corsage or hand held bouquet? 

With a keepsake bracelet or without? 

What was your experience & would you choose the same  again?

Della Gillespie

Gillespie Florists

9255 W. 10^th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46234

317.273.1100

www.gillespieflorists.com

All images are copyrighted and owned by Gillespie Florists.

Prom Trends - It's all about your style!!

I was asked about prom trends recently.

Sure there are the colors that stand out from one year to the next, 

or ways to wear a corsage, or even the type of flowers used. 

But I see a stronger trend that's been gaining momentum in the 

last couple of years..

INDIVIDUALITY 

Lets go back just 7 (or so) short years ago.

Most prom corsages were seen as a lovely sentimental tradition exchanged before 

the big night in front of an excited parent's flashing camera.  

The corsage and boutonniere at that time was a one size fits all style usually in white 

(because it went with everything)

Although still a lovely tradition, corsages are NOT  'one size fits all' anymore!

 it's an additional accessory, like a piece of jewelry, that can 

compliment your look perfectly. 

Jasmine by Twigs , Yerington NV

Is your style..

 soft and romantic?

Soft Pink Ranunculus, orchid, rose buds and pearls by Sprout Flowers

 Worcester MA

 Edgy?

 Tangerine & Grape by Twigs, Yerington NV

Bohemian?

White Iris Design

 Goth? 

Grim Corsage & matching bout in red by Gillespie Florist, Indianapolis IN

no problem!

It's all about your

individuality. 

Prom Flowers with Versatility and Functionality

Here at Gillespie Florists, we have been offering Fitz wristlets and other keepsake products for three years running.  Every year we are surprised at not only how many keepsake wristlets we sell but also the unique uses for the Fitz products!

This year we had a young man come in looking for an alternative wristlet. He was asked if he was looking for something new to this year or a unique design.  He was having a hard time explaining what he wanted. He said he wanted a wrist corsage but that it simply wouldn’t work.  He was showed some of our more unusual corsages, such as Wild Side and Pink Ice

Wild Side is three yellow sweet heart roses put in a triangular design with zebra ribbons hanging off the side of the wrist. It is accented with seeded eucalyptus and limonium and is attached to a black and silver Fitz beaded wristlet!

Pink Ice has three pink sweet heart roses with a delicate silver bow and rhinestone sprays. These beautiful roses are attached to one of the new cascade wristlets made by Fitz.  The new cascade wristlets are rhinestones that appear to be cascading from your wrist, across the top of your hand and finishes off with a delicate strand meeting the middle finger with a rhinestone topped ring!

Our customer liked these corsages and many of our other designs but we could tell it was not quite right. We were stumped; he was not communicating the real issue that would help us solve the problem.

Finally, he told us his date had only one arm. He didn’t get into details as to what had happened but he wanted to make sure that she had a great and memorable prom. He felt like that a wrist corsage would get in her way and hinder her movements. The thought of getting her a pin-on corsage made him cringe. He needed something that was functional but made her feel included, special and beautiful.

Now, with understanding, we knew the perfect corsage for her!

Callista has five lavender sweet heart roses, lovely silver ribbon, small silver leaves and beads. All adorned to a prom silver armband with swirls and large rhinestones.

He loved it! It was unique enough to make her feel special but close enough to a wrist corsage that she wouldn’t feel out of place!

Year after year, we at Gillespie Florists come up with many new prom designs for reasons just like this! Everyone wants a corsage that will fit her personal style and needs. For us to meet that, we need versatility in our collection!

Gillespie Florists

9255 W. 10^th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46234

317.273.1100

www.gillespieflorists.com

All images are copyrighted and owned by Gillespie Florists.

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