Frequently Asked Questions about fresh wedding Carnations

Which day before my wedding do I select for my fresh carnations to be delivered?
For a Saturday or Sunday wedding, we recommend a Wednesday or Thursday delivery date.
For a Friday wedding, a Tuesday or Wednesday delivery date. With the right care, carnations can last up to 8-10 days.

How far in advance should I order my carnation flowers?
For carnations please order at least 5 days in advance of your delivery date. For last minute orders, please contact us by phone
at 800-745-1576.

How do I care for my Carnations?
- Unpack the carnations upon arrival.
- Make sure to only use clean vases or containers.
- Remove all leaves which will be under the water in the vase. Leaves left underwater will rot and create bacteria.
- Cut at an angle 1 inch off the base of each flower stem using a sharp knife or scissors to allow for greater water uptake.
- Place the carnations in the water that you have prepared.
Please know that carnation flowers can take up to 12 hours to hydrate properly after shipping.
- Keep the flowers in a cool spot out of direct sunlight and away from heat. We highly recommend customers store flowers at temperatures below 65 degrees.
- Avoid placing carnation flowers near heating or cooling vents, under ceiling fans and on the tops of televisions or radiators (placing flowers on or near these objects can cause the flower to become dehydrated).
- Avoid placing flowers close to fruit or vegetables.
- We do not recommend storing your fresh flowers in refrigerators or walk-in coolers that are not specifically designed for the storing of fresh flowers.
- Change the water every 2 or 3 days, or whenever the water appears discolored. When you change the water we recommend you clean the vase and cut the stems again.
- Exposing the flowers to warm environments (outside, a hot room, etc) will help the flowers to bloom, and storing your Carnation flowers in a cooler place will slow down the opening process.