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heathmitch

Keeping gardenia fresh for wedding?

19 years ago

Hello --

I hate fake flowers and would like to wear a large gardenia -- a la Billie Holliday -- in my hair for my wedding in May.

Of course, gardenias are notoriously prone to browning and bruising, so if possible, I'd like to preserve it first -- has anyone tried wax-dipping a gardenia or preserving it in some other way? Will the gardenia lose its scent once it's preserved?

Any advice appreciated,

Heather

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