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Dear Bridget, What a great web site. I’m getting married in las Vegas 1st July. I would like to have my wedding bouquet preserved and sent over to the UK. Do you have any idea whether this is possible? Many thanks.- Julie – Manchester, U.K.
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Julie, Preserving an entire bouquet is a real challenge. The blooms will not keep their beauty for long, even with preserving. I might suggest you select a few flowers toRead more »
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Dear Bridget, Which flower is the longest living? Which is the shortest?- Stephanie
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Stephanie, This is a tough question because the answer is “it depends.” Day-lilies last only a day, but some naturally do last a few days longer. Some orchids and otherRead more »
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Dear Bridget, I have a quick question, I’m making a calla lilies topiary arrangement. Do you have any expert advise on how to insert the calla into the foam without breaking the stems. Since Calla stems are very fragile and I will have to use the whole length of the calla lilies. Please email me back and let me know. Thanks- J.T. – HOUSTON, TX
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J.T., I will often cut the stem at an angle, to make a point that can be more easily inserted. If you need the whole stem length, you may needRead more »
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Dear Bridget, I need some input. I have to do flowers for my nieces graduation. She loves orange and daisies and the theme is tropical I was thinking a long table arrangement with irish bells. We are Irish and maybe a bird of paradise or any other options. Help In Minnesota.- Terrie – Maple Grove, MN
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Terrie, I like the bird of paradise, but might suggest orange gerbera daises for the daises. Their color is striking and they would blend well with the bird of paradise.Read more »
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Dear Bridget, I have a friend, his daughter is getting married in July, and he ask me if I knew what fresh flower would be in season besides roses, the bride prefers something different. If you have any advice we would appreciate it. Thanks.- Ruthanne – Shamokin, PA
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Ruthanne, There are so many choices, isn’t it wonderful? I would begin by asking the bride about the color of attendant’s dresses, the fabric, and what color she prefers andRead more »
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Dear Bridget, I am doing flowers for a wedding June 18. I was wondering how long hydrangeas will last if used in Oasis. It will probably be 80°-90° degrees that day. Thank you!- Taisha – Benton, KS
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Taisha, Hydrangeas are so popular, but they are not terribly tough when it comes to floral arrangements. They’re going to wilt quickly given their large surface area (lots of flatRead more »
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Dear Bridget, My wedding is in October and my bridesmaids are wearing mocha dresses. I already sat down to discuss flowers with my florist and am uncertain if I am making the right choice! I had originally thought since the dresses are so neutral that I would go with bright flowers in the coral family with some brown/cream/white added in. Now I am rethinking my decision and think I want something more neutral that would blend in with their dresses. I want my wedding to be very elegant and classy. I also need some advice on centerpieces. I want to use fresh flowers, but my fiance lost his job so we are on a very limited budget. Thank you so much for your help!- Cori – Grosse Ile, MI
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Cori, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Flowers, even a few simply arranged, can add the elegance you’re looking for. I’m sad to hear your fiance lost his job, but freshRead more »
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Dear Bridget, I am getting married in July and am wanting fresh flowers for my centerpieces. The bridesmaid dresses are navy blue, table clothes are Navy and Lavender (organza overlays) and I have tall slender, cylinder vases for the flowers. I am going with kind of a garden theme and would like purple, blue, lavender flowers. I really like Gerbera daisies, but would like to incorporate color into the vases as well that would go with the rest of my theme. Thanks for your help.- Nicole
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Nicole, Lisianthus, Liatrus, and Delphinium would be good choices for purple and blue flowers used in a tall vase. There aren’t any purple or blue gerberas, but you could incorporateRead more »
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Dear Bridget, Can you share some expert advises on how to straighten long stem calla lily. They are all curved up when you buy them. And also, how do you get them to bloom out nice and big?- Jennifer – Houston, TX
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Jennifer, If the lily stems are curved when you buy them, they haven’t been stored properly. Lilies and some other flowers are geotropic, meaning they bend toward the sky orRead more »
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Dear Bridget, How do you keep the oasis down in a floral arrangement. I tried unsuccessfully to tape it down. When I fill container with water, the oasis floats.- Ruthann – Flemington, NJ
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Ruthann, Great question! Oasis, or floral foam, holds water and preservative and also helps physically hold fresh flowers for arrangements. Always thoroughly soak floral foam before using it. Using aRead more »
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