GIVING THEM A SECOND LIFE After falling in love with the blooms on your wedding day, knowing they only last a few days is disappointing to say the least. However, there are many ways you can give your flowers a second life! If you look after your bouquet on the day, you can then have them either expertly dried and framed, or set in resin to make a keepsake. If you want to preserve them, there are a few things to consider on your wedding day. Avoid the bouquet toss, your flowers will be battered from the throw and the scramble to win them. If you want the ‘throwing the bouquet’ moment, then you’ll need to get a throw-away bunch made in preparation. You will also need to keep your bouquet in water as much as possible throughout the day, and to store it in a cool, dark room before shipping it to your chosen preserver. On the day of postage, seek advice on how to pack and choose the fastest delivery available to you. Alternatively, a lot of couples give out floral arrangements at the end of the celebrations for people to take home with them. This is a great option if you want to leave the venue as clear as possible at the end of the night, and they act as great mementos for loved ones. A lot of brides also chose to take the floral arrangements to elderly homes, even better if you have a relative staying there. You may also decide to drop the arrangements off to graves of loved ones who couldn’t be there on your special day. It’s a beautiful way to share the love and to recognise those you would have loved to invite. CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLORIST Now that you have an idea of what blooms you would like to feature at your wedding, the time has come to book a florist. With everything else in the wedding market, there is lots of overwhelming choice and it’s hard to know who the right person for the job is. Here are few tips to help you decide on who should get the honour of supplying blooms for your special day. Check out their socials: When you load up their Instagram or Facebook page, does their work excite you? Can you picture those bunches on your wedding day? If not, then they might not be the one for you; your taste could simply differ from theirs and that’s absolutely fine, but it’s back to the drawing board. Check the reviews: The best way to get an understanding of a business is to check the reviews. If they conduct themselves well, the reviews will speak for themselves. However, the odd bad review can be very quickly explained and shouldn’t be held against the suppler – if there are lots then perhaps take it as a sign and walk away. Discuss customisation: If you have a particular vision for your wedding flowers, don’t be afraid to speak up with your chosen supplier. However, you need to remain open to their advice and understand that not all blooms are available. Wedding blooms depend on varying factors, such as season and location. pexels.com.@Dmitry Zvolskiy FLOWERS 25
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