Flower Care:

Simple steps to extend the life of your blooms on your big day to ensure they are ready for preservation. Here’s how to care for them:

• Keep Cool: Store flowers in a shaded, cool space—away from direct sunlight, heat, or drafts.
• Mist Gently: Use a spray bottle to lightly mist delicate blooms like orchids, sweet peas, or hydrangeas.
• Don't refrigerate before or after the event unless told to do so by your florist. Cold can damage some blooms. 
• Ask your florist for the best methods to keep your bouquet looking fresh and beautiful so that your preservation has plenty of gorgeous blooms to work with. 

• Limit Handling: Hold your bouquet only when needed. Between photos and events, rest it in water or a hydration wrap.
• Avoid Heat & Wind: Don’t leave flowers in hot cars or exposed outdoor areas. Even brief exposure can cause wilting.
• Don't throw the bouquet: Don't throw the bouquet that you want to turn into a heirloom art piece. Consider getting a bouquet specifically for that tradition if you are planning on it. 

• Trim & Hydrate: Cut ½" off the stems at a 45° angle and place them in clean, cool, fresh water.
• Preserve the Memory: Drop off or ship your bouquet within 24 - 48 hours of your event. The sooner we receive it, the sooner we can start preserving your beautiful memories. 

If you're sending your bouquet to Honest Bloom Studio for preservation, follow these steps to ensure it arrives safely and beautifully:

• A snug-fitting box (not too tight, not too loose)
• Packing paper or crumpled newspaper
• Damp paper towels
• Plastic wrap or a plastic bag
• Rubber bands or tape
• Black marker

1. Trim & Hydrate: Cut ½"–1" off the stems and place the bouquet in clean water.
2. Wrap Stems: Remove from water and wrap the bottom of the stems in damp paper towels.
3. Seal Moisture: Wrap the paper towel-covered stems in plastic wrap. Avoid touching petals.
4. Nest the Bouquet: Using packing paper, create a soft nest in the box. Place the bouquet stems down.
5. Secure Gently: Fill gaps with crumpled paper to prevent movement.
6. Label Clearly: Write “FRAGILE” and “THIS SIDE UP” with arrows on multiple sides. Include your name if it’s not on the label.
7. Ship Promptly: Use 2-day shipping to send your flowers within 24–48 hours of your event. If more than 48 hours have passed, overnight shipping is required.
8. Timing Matters: In most cases, we must receive your flowers at the studio within 4 days of your wedding. Delays beyond this window may affect preservation quality.
9. No Signature Required: Please ensure no signature is required upon delivery to avoid delays. 
10. Shipping Address: Ship your flowers to: Honest Bloom Studio 7084 Camp Road Homerville, OH 44235