Comments on: Cascading Orchid Bouquet - Designing Without A Water Source

By: tracy

tracy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:54:04 +0000

You could use an oasis floral foam boquet holder they hold 2 and a half times their weight in water( without draining) especially for a cascading type but definitely use the stem lok or oasis floral adhesive to lock in stems - just dont put on the cut end of flower (it will stop water uptake!) use on sides of stem Good Luck!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:15:13 +0000

I have found when using flowers that need a water source in those types of bouquets, corsages, or bouts, i use a small amount of cotton around the bottom of the stem spray with water then use florist tape over it. Make sure that some of the cotton is at the bottom tip of the stem. This works well along with the Crowning Glory & definitely the cooler is a must. You might cover the orchid blooms with a damp kleenex to avoid bruising. I would also stablize the bouquet in a box stuffed with tissue so that none of the flowers are bearing any weight of the bouquet. Good luck!!

By: Jamie Jamison Adams

Jamie Jamison Adams — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:42:25 +0000

Janet,

Thanks for reccomendations. I had a difficult time with question - my only experience with a cascading orchid bouquet has been as an observer not a designer. You, on the other hand, seem to have had vast experience with these kinds of bouquet. I sure with your instructions, Shellie will be able to create a beautiful bouquet for her friend. Thanks for the advise.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:32:25 +0000

Hey Shelly,
Actually orchids are one of the hardiest flowers to use for wedding work. What I would recommend is the following…purchase your orchids as fresh as possible. I try to use local growers if possible. Hydrate them properly. If you MUST wire them leave that until last. You may be able to use the whole stem draping down in the cascade. That would be the optimum solution. If you do this be sure to use Stem Lock to hole the heave stem in place.

After the bouquet is completed spray it good with Crowning Glory. I swear by it to keep all my wedding work looking fresh. I usually mix it with water in equal amounts and totally “wet” the piece (bo-k, corsage or bout) making sure to get the back of the blooms as well as the front This treatment should keep the bo-k looking fresh until the next day. I would follow the advise about placing it in a cooler with ice.

Good luck and have fun! Janet Fyre, The Enchanted Florist, Asheville, NC