Preserving your Wedding Flowers

The beautiful bridal bouquet won't last forever unless you get it preserved. You want to find someone who is a professional flower preservationist. Ask lots of questions like how they preserve their flowers. They should have a few different methods, as some flowers work better with freeze drying and others are better with sand. Find out if they guarantee their work. You will need to let your florist know you plan on preserving your flowers so they are as fresh as possible. After the wedding day, keep your wedding flowers in water and in the fridge to prevent them from opening any further. If possible, have your flowers picked up from your reception. It saves time and worry on you, but make sure to check if there is a fee for this service. Try to keep some greenery in your bouquet; it does add a nice finishing touch.

Some flowers preserve better than others. Here is a list for you:

Roses: excellent (ask your florist for roses with a sculptured look, medium to large size)

Alstromaris: fragile (these become trasparent)

Casablanca Lilly: excellent

Calla Lilly: excellent

Carnations: excellent

Delphinium: excellent

Dahlia:fragile (shatters easily)

Freesia: fragile (shrinks and becomes transparent)

Gardenia: excellent

Hydrangea: excellent

Lilac: fragile (shatters easily)

Lily of the Valley: good

Dendrobium/Catelya Orchids: excellent

Phallanopsis Orchids: fragile (becomes trasparent)

Peonies: excellent

Stargazer Lily: excellent

Sunflower: fragile (shatters easily)

Tulips: fragile (shatters easily)