Wedding Flower Care + Shipping Guide

Fresh wedding flowers are delicate. The sooner they reach Le Rosse Studio, the better opportunity we have to preserve their natural character. Please follow these instructions after your event.

Immediately after the wedding

Keep your bouquet in a cool indoor place, away from prolonged direct sunlight, heaters, hot cars, and other sources of heat.
Handle the bouquet as little as possible. Bruised and crushed petals can become more visible during preservation.
Do not freeze your flowers.
Do not spray the blooms with water or pack them while wet.
If your florist has provided care instructions for keeping the bouquet fresh before shipment, continue following them until you are ready to pack the flowers.

When should I send my flowers?

Send or deliver your flowers as soon as possible after the wedding. For out-of-town shipments, choose an expedited service so the package spends as little time in transit as practical. Avoid shipping before a weekend or holiday if that could leave the bouquet sitting in a warehouse.

How to pack your bouquet

Use a sturdy box. Choose a box large enough that the flower heads are not pressed against the sides or top.
Stabilize the bouquet. Use clean, dry packing material around the bouquet so it cannot slide, tip, or be crushed during transit. Avoid putting pressure directly on the blooms.
Keep the flowers dry. Do not place loose ice, wet towels, or leaking water containers inside the shipping box.
Include your information. Place your name, order number, wedding date, email, and phone number inside the package so we can identify the bouquet if the exterior label is damaged.
Seal the box securely. Tape all seams and make sure the package can remain upright during normal handling.

Shipping from outside Charleston

After you reserve your wedding date, Le Rosse Studio will provide the current flower-receiving instructions and shipping destination. Use a trackable expedited shipping service and keep your receipt and tracking number.

Once shipped: send us your tracking information so we know the bouquet is on the way.

Charleston-area drop-off

Local flower drop-off is by appointment. After reserving your date, we will coordinate the drop-off details with you. Please do not leave flowers unattended without a confirmed appointment.

What happens when the flowers arrive?

We assess the bouquet and document its condition before preservation begins. Natural flowers respond differently to preservation, and some petals or blooms may be too bruised, wilted, browned, or fragile to use. We will select the strongest suitable botanical material for your chosen heirloom.

Important expectations

Natural flowers change during preservation. Whites can warm, deep colors can intensify or soften, and delicate petals can become more muted. These variations are normal and are part of the authentic botanical character of a preserved heirloom.