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Dumb question about flowers if I DIY my bouquet..?

What flowers are good for updos?

posted 1 year ago in Flowers

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ginandtonic July 31, 2010 Bristol, RI

I should have probably planned this a long time ago, but what fresh flowers work best in an updo, i.e. won't wilt after a few hours and won't look too ginormous? Would hydrangea florets work? Roses?

1 year ago

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shunnedbride September 25, 2010 Indiana

Hydrangeas will not work- they wilt within hours. The best choices are orchids because they are surprisingly hardy and will pin into your hair and lay nicely. I always sugeest silk because any flower will wilt after the average 6-10 hour wedding day! And artificial flowers look so realistic now- no one will even notice!

1 year ago

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ginandtonic July 31, 2010 Bristol, RI

Whew--thanks! You just saved me some wilty hydrangeas scraggling from my hair :) I'll try orchids and if I have time this week (ha!) I'll see if I can find some silk ones to pin in my hair just in case.

1 year ago

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Loves a Fire July 7, 2013 New Jersey

I suggest using small roses and baby's breath for an accent. They hold up really well throughout the day!

1 year ago