How to Buy Hyacinths for a Spring Wedding

Spring is a time for a new beginning. Many flowers are associated with spring, but perhaps none so much as the fragrant hyacinth. As you begin your new chapter in life, surround yourself with these sweet-smelling flowers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Florist or online floral vendor

1. Pay attention to the normal bloom time for hyacinths if you are going to buy plants from local gardens or greenhouses. The season for this bloom ranges from March to April. Contact the garden center several months before the wedding to find out when hyacinths will be in stock.
2. Buy your bridal bouquet from an online florist. A number of florists sell hyacinths all year to accommodate weddings. Take a look at the designs they have for brides, but for this flower, it might be best to lean toward a natural spring look. Carry a hand-tied bouquet of cut hyacinth on your wedding day. Have the florist wrap the stems with beargrass or raffia.
3. Be daring and buy a "wedding in a box" package from an online floral wholesaler. Take your flair for crafting and decorating to use this less expensive option. Find an online wholesaler site that offers packages including stems of flowers, bunches of baby's breath, greens, petals and instructions.
4. Buy your hyacinths by the stem, bunch or box. Go down this route if you have purchased your bridal party bouquets and simply need cut flowers to accent the entrance to your reception, as thank-you bouquets and on your cake table. Alternatively, use potted hyacinths, which will last for a long time and can be taken home by guests to plant in their gardens.
5. Purchase cut hyacinths from an online flower wholesaler only if they come with the proper tools for their care. Order flowers that will include a bottle of instant hydration fluid, a floral preservative for the water, a spray-on floral sealer and detailed instructions for handling and treatment.
6. Begin ordering flowers for your spring wedding 6 months in advance. This will give the florist or wholesaler plenty of time to secure your flowers and work out all the nuances of your request, such as obtaining special assortments.

Tips & Warnings

• Maintain ongoing phone communication with your floral dealer to ensure the proper fulfillment of your order.
• Do not place hyacinths near hot or cold air drafts such as vents, radiators or DJ equipment. Such spots will increase water loss in the flower and cause the petals to fall off.

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