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)
