How to make sure your wedding flowers don’t wilt

When decorating your wedding ceremony and reception, the last thing you want is for your flowers to wilt prematurely. Your wedding celebrations will not last for several days but they will usually continue for more than just a few hours. So, here are some essential tips to ensure that your flowers last.

Flower choice

Choosing long lasting flowers is always a good idea. Delicate flowers can suffer some damage while transported and they tend to wilt sooner rather than later. Ask your florist for the most hardy options. It’s also important to ask your florist to deliver flowers that are partially opened. They should not be in tight buds but they should also not be fully open. This will ensure that your bouquets look crisp and fresh throughout the day and night.

Hydration

Keeping your flowers hydrated is the key to keeping them alive. Without water, your flowers will perish sooner rather than later. As soon as the flower delivery is made, you need to ensure that your flowers are placed in vases with fresh water. If the flowers are arranged in floral foam, it’s important to make sure that the foam is wet. If not, top up the foam by gently pouring water over the top. Do this in a sink or even in the bathroom so that you don’t get your tables wet.

Prepare your stems

Vase arrangements should have their stems trimmed at an angle and lower leaves removed. Roses need to have the guard petals removed to allow them to open up too. Preparing the stems in this way allows them to absorb more water which helps them last longer.

Avoid the elements

Keep your flowers out of the sun, wind, and away from heaters and air conditioners. Such conditions have a severe effect on the longevity of fresh flowers which is why they need to be avoided.

Delivery on time

Have your florist make the flower delivery a few hours before the event. This means that the bride will not be able to set anything up herself but that’s what your handy helpers are there for! Make sure that you tell them exactly what you want and have them follow your instructions. If need be, you can communicate via video to ensure that the bride is completely happy with the floral décor.

Thanks to these tips, you can be sure that your wedding flowers will look wonderfully fresh from the moment they are set out until the last dance. Since flowers are a significant investment when it comes to any wedding, it’s important to make sure that you get the best value for money.