How to Keep Your Bouquet Fresh for Preservation
Follow these quick tips to ensure your flowers arrive in the best condition possible.
1.
Hydrate Your Flowers
For hand-tied bouquets, trim about half an inch from the stems and place them in a tall glass with ¼ to 1 inch of water. A little hydration goes a long way in keeping your blooms fresh before shipping!
If your flowers are in a plastic bouquet holder with green foam, simply run the foam under water for a few seconds, then shake off any excess—easy and effective hydration.
2.
Keep Your Bouquet Cool
Refrigerating your bouquet before shipping helps maintain its freshness and beauty. Place it in the fridge to slow down wilting, but avoid the back of the fridge, where temperatures can drop too low and freeze the flowers.
🚫 No Freezers! Freezing damages flowers, making them brittle and difficult to preserve.
No fridge? No problem! If refrigeration isn’t an option, keep your bouquet in a shaded, cool place away from direct sunlight and heat.
3.
Store Away From Fruits
Fruits release ethylene gas, which speeds up the wilting process. To keep your bouquet looking its best, store it in a separate space, away from apples, bananas, and other ripening produce.
Your Bouquet Won’t Last Forever—But We Can Make It Timeless.
Time is precious—just like your flowers. Let’s turn your bouquet into a lasting keepsake before it fades. Book a call to get started today.
Angela
owner of Bouquet Casting Co
If your wedding has already passed, time is of the essence! The sooner we receive your flowers, the better we can preserve their shape and color. Let’s get started today—book a call and keep your bouquet’s beauty alive for a lifetime.