FAQ

You will need to trim the stems of the arrangements to maximize hydration, and keep them stored in water. The boutonnieres and corsages will need additional trimming when they are ready to be used. The stems are deliberately kept long to allow them to be placed in water without the water touching the petals.

All stems must be stored in water. You will need to remove any leaves, and thorns below the water line. Roses will need guard petals removed. All DIY packages come with detailed Instructions and Care Tips.

Typically, we recommend 1-2 hours for prepping your flowers and 2-3 for arranging the bouquets, centerpieces and boutonnieres, but this will depend on the size of the package and how many people you have to help. Usually, we see that it takes the longest to arrange the first piece but once you finish, you'll have a better understanding of what you'll need to do for the rest of the pieces, and arranging will move along more quickly.

You'll need buckets to store the stems (approximately 50 stems per bucket). We recommend either metal pails or those plastic, 5-gallon buckets you can get from a local hardware store. You'll also need: shears, thorn strippers, floral tape, rubber bands, boutonniere pins, and ribbon. You can purchase one of our Wedding-Ready Kits. which includes all of the above items with exception to rubber bands.

If you're looking to stick to a strict floral budget, our DIY options may be right for you. Typically, our DIY packages can save couples up to 25-30% compared to our arranged packages.

Absolutely! If you'd like to add additional flower types to your order or learn about additional color options, please contact our team and we'll start curating your custom DIY package.

Yes, but we do not recommend it because of the amount of time it would take. It typically takes 2-5 hours to assemble a DIY package with help from 3-4 people, so if you choose to do it solo, please plan your time accordingly.

Not much at all! We walk you through it step by step and the arrangements were thoughtfully designed to be easily recreated.

When we conducted a survey from couples that have chosen our DIY packages, we found that the majority of couples who chose to go the DIY route found that they were actually surprised by how much fun the arranging part could be. Assembling the flowers provides a great opportunity for you to connect with your wedding party and guests in a meaningful way in the moments leading up to your big day.

You must place your order at least 30 days in advance of your event. This lead time ensures our team has enough time to communicate your order to the farm, reserve the inventory for your specific arrangements, and include the time needed to cut, prep, pack, and ship your flowers.

A minimum order is not required to make a purchase at this time.

You can start by browsing our available wedding collections and getting a sense of what you like.

If you already know what you want, or have your colors or theme selected, you can simply filter the collections by color, season and style. Select your favorite items, add to cart and check out!

Please email us at weddinghelp@thebouqs.com. Please include any order numbers or reference numbers in your inquiry for a more streamlined process. Due to order lead time, any changes to your order must occur prior to 30 days out from your delivery date or we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate your request (but we'll certainly try!).

Our Micro Weddings Collection can be delivered in as little as 14 days. Arrangements in this collection arrive fully arranged and cannot be customized. We also offer a plethora of standard flower bouquets that arrive in loose stem form in as little as a few days at Bouqs.com.

After placing an order with us, you will receive an order confirmation email. After your order is shipped, you will receive an email with your tracking information, usually around 2-3 days before the delivery date.

We currently only ship to the continental US. Due to restrictions regarding certain flower types, we cannot ship to specific states according to agricultural laws. We cannot ship eucalyptus to Hawaii and we cannot ship our tropical arrangement, Nani, to CA.

No, they just need to be stored in water in a cool place and away from direct sunlight and any fans or vents.

Cared for properly, the flowers will last up to a week.

For a complete guide on how to care for your wedding flowers, please read our Care Instructions. Our blog also features a large library of flower care and arrangement tips.