Weddings are those joyous, once in a life time occasions, when fresh
flowers, with their natural scent and beauty, play an important role
in the celebration. The bridal bouquet, flowers at the church, the
reception hall, the residences of both the bride and groom and of
course, presentation flowers add to the ambiance of the event.
However, many brides wishing to preserve their bridal bouquets are
not aware of this available service and seek out a floral
preservation company only after the wedding, when their bouquet is
almost withered. Preservation of your bridal bouquet should be
looked at the time when you approach your florist for your wedding
flowers. When choosing you florist it is important to let them know
that you intend to preserve your bridal bouquet. It is equally
important to choose a florist who will offer you the freshest
flowers, including everything else you expect from a good and
reliable floral designer. The freshest flowers preserves best. *You
should also get in touch with the floral preservation company you
are most attracted to and see what they have to offer in terms of
the quality, beauty and artistic design of their work. Is their work
something you would want to have in your living room? At this time
you will also discuss all the details about care and transportation
of your bouquet, choice of frame, the price etc. This is also when
you will book the date with your floral preservation company. *Visit
the websites of available floral preservation companies in your
region. Look at their work, and get as much information as you need
to decide which company will preserve your bouquet. Here is a list
of some flowers and how well they preserve:
· Roses - excellent - ask your florist for roses that will have a
sculptured look when open – medium to large (not jumbo)
· Alstromaria - extremely fragile – becomes transparent
· Casablanca Lily - excellent
· Calla Lilly - excellent
· Carnations - excellent
· Delphinium - excellent
· Dahlia - shatters easily
· Freesia - poor shrinks - becomes transparent
· Gardenia - excellent
· Hydrangea - excellent
· Larkspur - excellent
· Liatris - excellent
· Lilac - shatters easily
· Lily/Valley - good
· Dendrobium/Catelya Orchids - excellent
· Phallanopsis Orchids - becomes transparent
· Peonies - excellent
· Stargazer Lily - excellent
· Stephanotis - excellent
· Stock - good
· Sunflowers - shatters
· Tulips - Poor
For preservation purposes and the overall look of the final
preserved artwork, all bouquets should have some greens. E.g. Tree
fern or some sort or delicate fern and other greens. Oh! The touch,
the beauty and perfume…nothing takes the place of fresh flowers.
Now, bridal bouquets and flowers used for all special occasions and
the memories they elicit can be preserved for years to come! Marie
C. Mundra – Classic Elegance Floral Preservation – written for
Bridal Space You have my permission to use this important
information and article on your website. Thanks
website:
www.floralpreservations.com
