Weddings - B/P - Flower Girl

Top Tips for Summer Flowers in Australia: * Vital to really consider the impact of our bright sunshine on your blooms. * Exposure to the heat, wind and direct sunlight really effects the freshness of your flowers. * Choose flowers that will stay fresh throughout the entire day. * Select hardier varieties such as roses, orchids, dahlias, calla lillies, freesias, Australian natives and tropicals. * Look for ones with a waxy texture to ensure staying power. * Buying local flowers is another way to go; blooms that are in season in your area will more likely survive a long day in a bouquet. * Make sure there’s a refrigerator on-site to store them before the ceremony starts. * In between photography sessions, have a friend or bridesmaid hold your bouquet in a shady spot, or place it in a vase of cool water. * If exposed to summer heat for an extended amount of time, keep a spray water bottle on hand and give your flowers a light misting every hour or so. * Recommend lillies and orchids as aisle flowers if a water source isn’t handy. Suggest staying away from Gardenias due to their tendency to turn brown within a short period of time, and also to avoid Hydrangeas in a bouquet as they don’t last well without water- although are lovely for the reception in vases. * Advised against Tulips, “as they open very quickly and can wilt in the heat. Even when wired the petals are very delicate, bruise very easily and have a short exposure period.” - - - (pic: flowers by Primrose and Thyme Floral Design) #flowergirl