When it comes to a long wedding day, the main issue for your bouquets will be the fact that they are out of water for most of the day and considering here in Australia, we can experience some very hot days it's important to know which flowers last the best for weddings when you're choosing your bouquet.
Roses are one of the safest options for your wedding bouquets. Even better if your florist sources locally grown premium roses from growers. This way you know the roses have been picked recently and haven't had to endure being transported from overseas before even hitting the wholesalers.
A rose in a bud / nearly open form can withstand being out of water for a considerable amount of time. Personally I've tested the longevity of how a rose bud stands up to non refrigeration and no water over several days (even up to week) to see how long it will last at retaining it's structure and hold. Rose buds for buttonholes and corsages are perfect for this reason - they will withstand and hold shape, as opposed to a more open rose. This may show signs after a few hours in the form of a buttonhole flower.
Native Flowers are definitely a flower that last the best for weddings. A cut native flower in general will last for weeks, so no wonder these are a perfect option for bouquets.
Lisianthus, these little beauties seem to last forever at times! Their structure is perfect for wedding bouquets and flower arrangements and they also form beautiful corsages. Like roses, Lisianthus come in an array of colours and you can get single and double Lisianthus.
Smart Bride Tip. On a warm to hot day it will help your bouquets immensely if you can pop them into water then they are not being photographed/carried. For example, have the Boxed Bouquet boxes in the boot of your transport and fill the vase up just enough to cover the stems then repack the bouquet through the insert into the vase. This is where the box comes in so handy for your wedding day... your bouquets will be saved from looking limp and ready for.being show cased at the reception.
