1. Unpack Right Away

• Remove flowers from their wrapping as soon as possible.
• Handle blooms gently by the stems.
• Keep flowers out of direct sunlight and away from heat.

2. Give Them a Fresh Drink

• Fill clean buckets or vases with cool, fresh water.
• Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line.

3. Trim the Stems

• Using clean floral snips or sharp scissors, cut about ½–1 inch from the bottom of each stem.
• Cut at a slight angle to help flowers absorb water. For woody branches, trim the stems vertically upward.

4. Store in a Cool Place

• Keep flowers in the coolest room available (5–18°C).
• Avoid garages that become hot during the day.
• Keep away from heaters, fireplaces, direct sun, and ripening fruit.

5. Check Water Daily

• Top up with fresh water as needed.
• If flowers will be stored for more than a day, replace the water and trim the stems again.

6. Wedding Day

• Assemble your arrangements as close to the ceremony as practical.
• Keep bouquets in water until it’s time for photos or the ceremony. Following the ceremony or photos, keep your bouquets in wqter to maintain freshness.

A Few Helpful Tips

• Some flowers naturally open over the next 24–48 hours—that’s perfectly normal.
• Minor variations in colour and bloom size are part of the beauty of fresh, seasonal flowers.
• If a stem bends or a bloom looks tired, simply recut the stem and place it in fresh, cool water.

Need Help?

If you have any questions while preparing your flowers, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help make sure your flowers look beautiful on their special day.