Wedding Bouquet Guide: How to Choose and Care for Your Wedding Flowers

Wedding Bouquet Guide: How to Choose and Care for Your Wedding Flowers

Your wedding bouquet is one of the most personal and beautiful details of your big day. It complements your dress, reflects your personality, and feathures in nearly every photo. Flowers Rediscovered specialise in creating custom wedding bouquets that are meaningful, elegant, and unforgettable. 

Here's everything you need to know- from caring for your bouquet to choosing the perfect blooms for your special day.

Caring for Your Wedding Bouquet

Your bouquet will be delivered either in a pottle of water or with damp wrap on the stems to keep the flowers hydrated during transport. This wrap is meant to be removed before your photos or ceremony.

After unwrapping, gently dab the stems with a tea towel- this prevents any chance of water stains on your dress.

Keep your bouquet in the damp wrap or pottle/vase of water for as long as possible before the ceremony especially during the hotter months. It's a long day for your bouquet to be out of water, and this helps them stay fresh and beautiful until the end of the night.

Keep in mind that not all flowers last equally well out of water. Some delicate varieties may only look their best for a few hours. Your florist can help you choose blooms that suit your wedding style

Current Wedding Trends in Wellington

Right now, one of the most popular trends for wedding bouquets in Wellington and across New Zealand is classic green and white arrangements. These modern yet timeless combinations often feature:

  • Anthuriums
  • Calla Lilies
  • Roses
  • Orchids
  • Soft wispy seasonal foliage
  • Delphinium

This elegant palette suits almost every dress and venue-from city weddings to coastal celebrations around Wellington.

If you're not sure where to begin, start with your favourite flower, a colour palette that speaks to you, or a look you've seen and loved. Sharing inspiration photos with your florist helps us clearly understand your vision. We work closley with each couple to interpret their ideas into a cohesive, creative design that feels personal and natural.

Understanding Flower Availability and Pricing

When planning your wedding flowers in Wellington, it is important to know that flower prices and availability fluctuate throughout the year:

  • Around Valentine's Day (February 14th) and Mother's Day (second weekend in May), blooms are in high demand- prices increase even if your wedding isn't on those exact dates
  • During Winter, there is less flower variety, and prices rise due to limited supply.
  • Between Christmas and New Year, many florists, growers, and couriers close for a well- earned break. This can affect what flowers are available.

Budget- Friendly Wedding Flower Tips

At Flowers Rediscovered, we believe that beautiful wedding bouquets don't have to break the budget. Here are a few ways to make the most of your floral investments:

  • Be flexible with your flower choices. Allow your florist to use the best value blooms available on the day.
  • Repurpose arrangements. For example, your welcome sign flowers could later become your seating plan arrangement. (Just note- not all designs can be reused, such as arch arrangements.)
  • Ask your venue or a friend to move flowers between spaces rather than paying for your florist to wait and relocate them.
  • If needed, reduce the number of bridesmaids or groomsmen rather than cutting back on flowers- florls have a major impact on the atmosphere and look of your day.

And remember, not all florists require a year's notice! We're often happy to take on short notice wedding bookings during quieter months.

After the wedding- What to Do With Your Bouquet

Once the celebrations wind down, your bouquet can continue to bring joy. Here are a few ideas:

  • Take it home and enjoy in a vase- just remember to recut the stems so they can drink again
  • If you're leaving straight for your honeymoon, gift your bouquet to a friend or family member- Nana would be over the moon!
  • Press your flowers and display them in a frame as a keepsake. You may wish to do this yourself or send your bouquet away for this to be done professionally. This will have to be pre arranged and done shortly after the wedding. 
  • Dry your bouquet by separating the flowers and hanging them upside down in a cool, dry space shortly after the wedding

Choosing the Right Florist

When choosing your Wellington wedding florist, look for someone who listens, advises and creates with care. At Flowers Rediscovered, we pride ourselves on crafting stunning, meaningful wedding flowers that reflect each coulpe's personality and vision.

Whether you're dreaming of a lush, romantic bouquet or a minimalist design, we'll work within your budget and go to great lehgths to make your day unforgettable.

Let us bring your wedding flower dream to life

https://www.flowersrediscovered.co.nz/pages/weddings

 

 

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