Sending your Flowers

Are you ready to transform your cherished blooms into a lasting piece of art? I’m excited to work with you to preserve your precious memories.

Sending fresh flowers

Ensure freshness: The sooner your flowers arrive, the better our chances of preserving them. Older flowers may not survive the journey.

Quick Rules of Thumb:

  • NO Plastic Around Flowers: Never wrap heads or petals in plastic bags, cling film, or bubble wrap. Trapped air turns petals brown and mushy.

  • Keep Stems Hydrated, Petals Dry: Keep stems in damp, but keep flower heads strictly dry.

Before & During the Event:

  • Water First: Keep stems in cool water whenever flowers aren't in use. Refresh water daily.

  • If Rained On: Gently shake off water and let petals air dry completely indoors in a ventilated room before packing. Never box wet flowers.

  • Beat the Heat: Keep blooms out of hot cars, direct sunlight, and radiators.

  • Designate a Helper: Ask a friend or venue coordinator to pop bouquets back into water as soon as photos or services finish.

Packing steps:

  1. Secure the stems: Use cable ties or rubber bands to bundle the stems together.

  2. Hydrate the stems: Wrap the cut ends with moist paper towels and then bubble wrap. Place them in a plastic bag and seal.

  3. Protect the blooms: Cover the tops with tissue paper to prevent damage. Avoid using plastic, as it can cause the flowers to sweat.

  4. Pack carefully: Place the flowers in a sturdy wooden or cardboard box. Use tissue paper or shredded paper to cushion them and prevent movement.

  5. Seal and label: Add a note with your name (I can receive several flower deliveries in a day). Tape the box securely and mark it as ‘Fresh Flowers’, 'Fragile' and 'This way up.'

  6. Shipping: Choose Royal Mail guaranteed next-day delivery (before 1pm). Share the tracking code when available.

Sending dried flowers

  1. Choose a sturdy box: Make sure it is large enough to accommodate the flowers without crushing them.

  2. Wrap the flowers in tissue paper: This will help to protect them from damage during shipping.

  3. Pack out the box: Use paper and cardboard to make sure the flowers don’t move around in transit.

  4. Seal and label the box: Make sure it is securely closed and mark as “Fragile” and “This way up”.