Event Styling with Flowers – tips for planning & preparationYvette

Flowers form a crucial role in enhancing the look and feel of any event. Whether you’re a florist or you have been asked to provide the flowers for a wedding or event there are some important things for you to consider:

• How far ahead do you need to order the flowers? For most flower varieties we suggest a minimum of 2 weeks however it is best to check with the supplier as this may differ for some flowers and at certain times of the year.
• When should the flowers be collected from supplier for maximum freshness? Check with the supplier when they will receive them. If you have a cooler to keep them in then we suggest collecting them shortly after the supplier has received them. That way you can commence the all important care and maintenance and in some cases maturation. maturation is when you need to get certain blooms open in time for the event. If you do not have access to a cooler set at 6-8degrees, you may want to consider waiting until the day of preparation. The day of preparation will depend on many factors but is commonly 1-2 days prior to the event.
• Make sure you have packing boxes for transportation (Usually one per arrangement).
• To store your flowers, remove the plastic, strip & cut stems, and place in clean buckets of fresh water (Keep flowers in groups of the same variety).  Then store them in a dark, cool place (as above; cooler is optimal if available).
• Arrange your wedding bouquets the day prior to the event, then store them again in clean buckets of fresh water.

Whether you are the event organiser, or the florist that’s providing the flowers for the event or wedding, with a bit of forward planning your flowers will arrive at the destination as fresh and beautiful as possible.

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