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Flower Care: How to Keep Your Flowers Fresh
Simple steps to keep your blooms fresh and ready for preservation on your big day.
BEFORE THE EVENT:
- Keep Cool: Store flowers in a shaded, cool space away from direct sunlight, heat, or drafts.
- Skip the Fridge: Unless advised by your florist, avoid refrigeration—cold can damage certain blooms.
- Ask Your Florist: Tell your florist that you plan to preserve your flowers. Get personalized care tips to keep your bouquet looking its best.
ON THE DAY:
- Limit Handling: Hold your bouquet only when needed. Between photos and events, rest it in water or a hydration wrap.
- Avoid Heat and Wind: Don’t leave flowers in hot cars or exposed outdoor areas—even brief exposure can cause wilting.
- Don’t Toss the Bouquet: If you’d like to preserve your wedding bouquet, consider a separate bouquet for the toss tradition.
AFTER THE EVENT:
- Trim and Hydrate: Cut stems at a 45° angle (about ½") and place them in clean, cool water.
- Preserve the Memory: Drop off or ship your bouquet within 24–48 hours. The sooner we receive it, the sooner we can begin preservation.
Packing Materials & How to Pack Your Flowers
If you're sending your bouquet to Honest Bloom Studio for preservation, follow these steps to ensure it arrives safely and beautifully.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Large box (12×12×12 or 16×16×16)
- Additional small box (optional)
- Ziplock bags or plastic wrap
- Rubber bands
- 2–3 rolls of paper towels
- Plastic cup
- Tape
PREP BEFORE PACKING:
For best results, follow our flower‑care tips during your event.
- Cut stems ½–1 inch at an angle and place them in clean water until you are ready to ship.
- Wrap stems only in wet paper towels, ensuring the bottoms are fully covered.
- Place wrapped stems inside a Ziplock bag and secure with a rubber band to keep flowers hydrated during shipping.
- (If you are shipping air‑dried flowers, skip the hydration step.)
PACKING YOUR FLOWERS:
- Use a 12×12×12 or 16×16×16 box (or slightly larger).
- Tape a smaller box to the bottom of the larger box, large enough to hold the stems but not the greenery/flowers. This is optional, but it helps stabilize the bouquet during shipping.
- Place flowers in the center of the box.
- Keep the bouquet upright to protect the petals and avoid squishing.
- Wrap blossoms loosely with dry paper towels.
- Do not use brown paper or bubble wrap — they trap heat.
- Exposed flowers are perfectly fine.
- Fill gaps around the bouquet with loose, crumpled paper towels (sheets only, no full rolls) to prevent shifting.
- Complete and include your Bridal Shipment Form & tape it to the inside box lid.
- Do not send extra or unnecessary items unless they will be used in your final design — nothing is returned.
- Refer to our recommended flower quantities for your chosen frame size to ensure you send enough blooms.
- A How-To-Shipping Video is coming soon.
IMPORTANT:
- Don't require a signature.
- Make sure we receive your tracking number and are expecting your flowers.
- Only ship after completing all steps to reserve your date.
- Please do not choose early‑morning delivery options.
PRO TIP: SAVE MONEY WITH PIRATE SHIP
- Enter the studio address, box dimensions, and weight to compare rates.
- After selecting a rate, pay, and print your label.
- Add honestbloomstudio@gmail.com as the email recipient.
- Drop your package off with the carrier you selected.
- Recommended services: FedEx Priority Overnight, UPS Next Day Air, or USPS Overnight
BRIDAL SHIPMENT FORM:
- Include inside the box, with ALL details filled out, and tape it to the inside of the box lid. We can match your bouquet to your order and contact you if needed. SHIPMENT FORM.
SHIPPING ADDRESS:*
HONEST BLOOM STUDIO
7084 CAMP ROAD
HOMERVILLE, OH 44235
*You must place an order before shipping your flowers. Flowers sent without an order will not be processed.
FLOWER PACKING TIPS:
FLOWER PACKING TIPS:
FLOWER PACKING TIPS:
BARE-STEM BOUQUETS:
- Trim stems and secure with a rubber band.
- Wrap stems only in wet paper towels.
- Place stems in a small bag or wrap in plastic wrap and secure with a rubber band.
- Place the bouquet upright in a plastic cup.
BOUQUETS IN FOAM:
- Check foam; add water if needed ,and pour out excess.
- Add paper towels to the bottom of the box for leaks.
- Place foam inside a container or plastic bag—never directly in the box.
BOUTONNIERES & CORSAGES:
If stems are exposed:
- Wrap stems in wet paper towels.
- Place stems only into a small bag or wrap in plastic wrap; secure with a rubber band.
- Place in a lightweight cup, cover with a paper towel, and secure with a rubber band.
- Cushion inside the box to prevent movement.
If stems are not exposed:
- Include similar flowers so we can recreate the boutonniere if needed.
Do not enclose items in sealed plastic containers.
SHIPPING DON'TS:
FLOWER PACKING TIPS:
FLOWER PACKING TIPS:
PLEASE DON'T DO THESE TO AVOID ISSUES:
- Do not wrap blossoms in plastic.
- Do not over‑stuff your box.
- Do not ship before Monday (unless your wedding is Thursday).
- Do not require a signature.
- Do not use frozen packs.
- Do not use bubble wrap, brown paper, or plastic bags around blooms (plastic is only for stem baggies).
- Do not send oversized boxes or multiple boxes (12×12×12 is ideal).
- Do not send items you do not want included in your final design.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The condition in which your flowers arrive directly affects your final artwork.
- Fresh flowers typically last 3–5 days; anything older will be preserved in an air‑dried style suitable ONLY for shadowboxes or domes.
EXTRA ITEMS:
AIR DRIED ITEMS:
AIR DRIED ITEMS:
PAPER ITEMS (INVITATIONS, NOTES, VOWS, ETC.):
- Place paper items in a plastic bag to protect them.
- Include multiple copies if available.
- Tape the bag to the inside of the box.
- We cannot work with damaged paper items.
RIBBONS & CHARMS:
- Remove and wash ribbons; allow them to dry completely.
- Remove and clean charms.
- Place ribbons and charms in a plastic bag with your shipping form.
- Tape the bag to the inside of your box.
Notes:
- Charms must be under ¼ inch thick and can only be included in double‑matted pieces.
- Leaving ribbons on the bouquet may cause mold or staining.
- Water‑stained charms may not be usable.
SENTIMENTAL FABRIC:
- Place fabric in a clean, dry Ziplock bag to protect it during shipping.
- Make sure the fabric is clean & fully dry (no moisture).
- Label the bag clearly if the fabric has a specific placement or meaning.
- Tape the bag to the inside lid of your shipping box so it doesn’t shift in transit.
- Only send fabric pieces you want included in your final keepsake, as nothing is returned.
AIR DRIED ITEMS:
AIR DRIED ITEMS:
AIR DRIED ITEMS:
STEMMED BOUQUETS:
- Wrap stems and blooms gently in dry paper towels.
- Do not use plastic, bubble wrap, or plastic wrap.
- Place loose paper towels around the bouquet to prevent it from shifting.
- Support stems with a small cushion of paper towels at the base.
- Keep the bouquet upright inside the box (use a cup if needed).
- Double‑box extremely fragile bouquets for added protection.
- Label the outer box FRAGILE.
FLOWER HEADS:
- Place flower heads inside a rigid container (Tupperware or small box).
- Create a soft nest of dry paper towels inside the container.
- Add dry paper towels around each bloom to prevent movement.
- Separate delicate blooms into small cups or compartments if needed. Think fragile ornaments.
- Avoid overfilling. Crowding dried flowers causes breakage; allow space for each bloom.
- Cushion the container(s) inside the shipping box with loose paper towels.
- Avoid heat, moisture, and scented materials.
A Gift You’ll Treasure Long After the Wedding Day
Make Preservation Part of the Celebration
If wedding flower preservation is on your heart but not in your budget, we can help. Honest Bloom Studio offers personalized gift links that allow your loved ones to contribute toward your heirloom artwork.
It’s a beautiful and memorable way for guests to support something you will treasure forever, and we can even prepare a graphic or QR code for you to share with them.