Question: How do you seal the stems of a flower arrangement so it will not leak on my wedding dress?

Answer #1
Use fake flowers. My bouquet is fake, though no one could tell, but everyone knows me enough to know if I get something, it's going to last forever.
- answered by Loraine F

Answer #2
They make these little vials that you fill with water and poke each flower into a rubber topper that has a hole in it, you can go to any floral shop and purchase them. *Sorry but I don't know the technical name of them!
- answered by ♥ßrunettesr0©k♥™

Answer #3
Try dipping them in clear candle wax until they are sealed -or- use floral tape to wrap the stems. But calla's don't make much of a mess to go through the trouble, just be careful with the bo-k.Congratulations...Enjoy your day!!!
- answered by a.mickie

Answer #4
small dabs of hot glue.. the clear kind so you cant see it. Do it not to long before the time. btw, congrats and good luck!!!!!!
- answered by aiontheundead

Answer #5
As long as you aren't trying to leave them in water till right before the ceremony the stems will dry out quickly just being exposed to the air. If you are making your own I'd take them out of the water at least 2 hours before the ceremony and they will naturally seal to protect the water in the stem and the flower from wilting.
- answered by indydst8

Answer #6
How about wrapping the stems in ribbon? Or they make a silver holder that may work.

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- answered by perfect_blue_and_blond

Answer #7
you can always get a cloth thats white and put it on the flowers and then find a ribbon and tie it on the white cloth.that worked 4 me.......
- answered by Cutie

Answer #8
You know that green foam that floral arrangements have at the bottom? They make balls of that for bouquets. You can stick the flowers into the dampened foam, have a bouquet attachment on it, and wrap the whole dang thing in wide ribbon. The end result is absolutely beautiful.
- answered by Daria319

Answer #9
seal the bottoms with candle wax.
- answered by harlemcheery

Answer #10
I have heard of wrapping the stem ends tightly in saran wrap, then using a circle of fabric and lace to wrap that in turn. Cinch ithe opening with a rubber band, and wrap with some pretty ribbon.
- answered by Angela M

Answer #11
You could use fake flowers, which would solve that problem all together. Otherwise, you could wrap the ends of the flowers with a ribbon that matches your wedding theme/colors. I recommend the fake flowers. You can make a seperate bouquet for throwing. This way you can keep your flowers as a sentimental souviner from your special day. Many craft stores sell fake flowers that look real. I know my sister-in-lay bought her's from Franks Nursery and Garden, but it went out of business near my home (close to Chicago). Hobby Lobby and Michael's are also great stores to check out. My mom made all the bouquets and boutineer's for my 3 sibling's weddings and they looked so beautiful!!Good luck and Congrats! Hope I helped!!!
- answered by Curious2Know

Answer #12
They should alreay be dry, and normally alreay wrapped in a ribbon so they stay together...should be done for you by whomever is doing your flowers for you...
- answered by mel

Answer #13
i would suggest leave them out of water for a few hours or even a day before. leave then in the freezer or someplace cool where they wont wilt.
- answered by Linda B

Answer #14
They don't leak. What you might want to do though for during the reception is to have a large glass vase full of water on the bridal table. You can stick your flowers in there during the reception. That way they stay fresh and decorate the table. Some brides like to save their bouquet or give it to a family member who perhaps couldn't attend. They'll use an inexpensive artificial bouquet for the toss.
- answered by sniffydogs

Answer #15
They have those bulb type things that slide onto the end of the stems that hold water and don't leak because they have a seal on top. Check with a florist or florist supply store.
- answered by LoveWithNoBoundaries