The Longevity Of Fresh Wedding Bouquets: A Guide To Lasting Beauty

If you want to keep your wedding bouquet fresh for as long as possible, you should ask your florist for suggestions of flowers that will last out of water. Some flowers, such as hydrangeas, can wilt within 45 minutes in heat without a water source. Roses or ranunculus, for example, will last much longer.

Bouquets can last 1-2 weeks at home with care

• Replace the water every few days.
• Add flower food to the water.
• Trimming stems every few days.
• Keep the bouquet in a vase with a water source.
• Choose flowers that will last out of water.
• Pick up the bouquet on the morning of the wedding day to ensure it is fresh for the ceremony.
• Avoid using flowers that will wilt quickly without a water source.

By following these tips, you can enjoy your bouquet for 1-2 weeks at home.

Flowers that last out of water are hydrangeas, roses, ranunculus

When it comes to wedding bouquets, it's important to consider the type of flowers you choose, as some will last longer out of water than others. Here are some flowers that are known to last longer out of water:

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are bound to remain a delightful sight for tired eyes for multiple days, but it’s vital to shorten the stem and make several longitudinal cuts. Some florists recommend cauterising the area by holding it in hot water for approximately 10-15 seconds.

Roses

Roses will last much longer out of water than hydrangeas. To keep roses fresh, it's recommended to trim off any extra foliage so that the roses can soak up as much water as possible.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus are known for their long lifespan, lasting from 10 to 12 days in proper conditions. The secret to these flowers’ long life is lukewarm water, about 37 degrees Celsius. To prevent rot, only place them in shallow water, about 3 cm deep. For a simple DIY floral food recipe, combine two tablespoons of lemon extract with a crushed tablet of aspirin.

Bouquets can last 2-3 days in a vase of water

When you're planning your wedding flowers and how to take care of them, ask your florist for suggestions of flowers that will last out of water. Some flowers, such as hydrangeas, can wilt within 45 minutes in heat without a water source. Roses or ranunculus, for example, will last much longer.

Ask your florist ahead of time if they'll be providing a vase for your bouquets. Most florists do.

The safest bet would be to pick it up the day of and then enjoy it after the wedding. Especially if you are doing photos that day. If you want your flowers to look fresh for the photos then you want them arranged the same day. I would avoid using the light blue delphiniums out of water in the middle of July.

Be careful that if you're going out of the country, you will not be able to bring fresh flowers with you on the plane.

Bouquets should be arranged the same day for photos

Bouquets are typically held for photos and then again for the ceremony. This can mean that the bouquets are sometimes without a water source for around three hours. Bouquets should be arranged as close as possible to the ceremony start; then they will remain fresh for both the ceremony and the reception. It’s better to get your flowers as close as possible to the ceremony start; then they will remain fresh for both the ceremony and the reception.

Bouquets can be pressed and brought on a plane

If you want to press your bouquet and bring it on a plane, you should pick it up on the morning of the wedding. This way, you can keep it around for the next 2 days and then press it and bring it on the plane with you for your honeymoon. However, if you are going out of the country, you will not be able to bring fresh flowers with you on the plane.

Bouquets are typically held for photos and then again for the ceremony. This can mean that the bouquets are sometimes without a water source for around three hours. Here’s what you can do: When you’re planning your wedding flowers and how to take care of them, ask your florist for suggestions of flowers that will last out of water. Some flowers, such as hydrangeas, can wilt within 45 minutes in heat without a water source. Roses or ranunculus, for example, will last much longer. Ask your florist ahead of time if they’ll be providing a vase for your bouquets. Most florists do.

When I’ve gotten grocery store flowers, I’ve typically been able to keep them for 1-2 weeks at home by replacing the water, adding flower food, and trimming stems every few days. I’m not sure if the same protocol works for wedding bouquet flowers!

The safest bet would be to pick it up the day of and then enjoy it after the wedding. Especially if you are doing photos that day... if you want your flowers to look fresh for the photos then you want them arranged the same day. I would avoid using the light blue delphiniums out of water in the middle of July.

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