Fresh Flowers Care Tips
Wedding Flowers
- It is advisable to get your fresh flowers bouquet one day before your wedding date. You may choose to receive it on the same day if you are using it at a later time if the day to ensure its freshness.
- The blooms will be coated with finishing spray & the stems will be inserted to a wet floral foam & wrapped with plastic wrapping paper to keep the bouquet hydrated during delivery.
- Upon receipt, you should keep it in a air-conditioned room but not blowing directly on the bouquet and make sure it is kept away from direct sunlight.
- You may also keep the bouquet in a vase filled with clean water.
- You can keep the bouquet in a fridge but there should be no fruits & vegetables are nowhere near the bouquet as the gas released will reduce fresh flowers' shelf-life.
- Remove the water bag when you are ready to use.
Other arrangements
Bouquet/Vase arrangement
- Remove the wrappers
- Trim the stems by 2-3cm at a 45-degree angle and put in a vase filled with fresh water
- Remove any foliage below the water surface and make sure the stems are always in contact with water to keep them hydrated
- Retrim the stems and change water every 1-2 days.
- Keep the flowers in cool place but away from direct sunlight
Arrangement in foam
- Replenish water every day to the floral foam to keep the flowers hydrated
- Keep arrangement in cool place but away from direct sunlight
Preserved Flowers Care Tips
General tips
- Keep them away from wind/water/ moisture/perfume.
- Never touch them with wet hands to prevent transfer of color to your gown.
- Avoid pressing or folding the petals as they are very fragile and may break.
- Do not keep them in humid environment & do keep away from direct sunlight or else their shelf-life will be reduced, petals color will fade gradually and the liquid preservatives may leak out.
- Warm environment will also put them at risk of leaking from the stems, if this happens, just dry it gently with tissue paper.
- Dust settled on the petals/leaves/stems can be lightly brushed off using a soft brush. You may also use a hairdryer on low temperature to blow the dust away.
- Generally, preserved flowers which exposed in open-air can stay fresh-looking within 1-2 years or even longer with proper care. On the other hand, preserved flowers kept in sealed space can last up to a decade or more if cared properly.