(ivy, in this case) and filled in the blank spots with flowers. It's definitely bulkier than the ones pictured here, but could work with the right outfit. I love it! I would have probably shived someone for a floral crown when I was a flower girl. And for a poofy pink dress which I DID NOT GET IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING. But we're all collected and calm and totally over that 20 years later. Obviously. Ash, to answer your question: absolutely flower choice and conditions will make a difference in how long the floral crown will keep. Some flower types (like tulips or camelias) won't last very long out of water at all, while others (like chrysanthemums) will look good for days. Also, some types of flowers do better than others with being handled; certain types of flowers will show bruising or turn brown if handled too much. And flowers grown commercially for use in arrangements are bred to last longer than, say, wildflowers you pick in a nearby field. If you have your heart set on a specific type of flower for your crown, ask a local floral designer or feel free to shoot me an email and I can let you know if it's something that will last or something that will easily wilt. Another thing to consider is a flower (or plant)'s stability; something like a succulent will have to be wired securely to the circlet because it doesn't have a strong supporting stem. Putting your