How to care for your oriental lilies, roses and callas wedding mix: Upon receiving your flowers, inspect all bunches, take them out of the box and remove all packaging. The flowers may appear limp or tired after their journey and this is completely normal. Large calla lilies: Large callas require at least 6 hours in water to re-hydrate after their trip and blooms will open in approximately 1-3 days. Hold the ends of the stems underwater and trim them diagonally at least ¼ inch from the ends using a sharp knife. Oriental Lilies:  Cut stems diagonally approx 1 inch from the end under running water with a sharp knife. Remove all leaves that will fall below the water line. After the lilies have been in water for 24hrs and you are ready for them to open, roll each bloom between your hands, applying light pressure to the bud. Stop rolling the moment that you see the tip of the flower begin to open and allow the rest to blossom naturally. Sunlight, warm water and warmer temperatures also speed flower opening.   IMPORTANT: As the flower is opening, it is important to gently pull off the anthers (end part) from the stalk to prevent the staining pollen from forming.   Roses: Cut stems diagonally approx 1 inch from the end under running water with a sharp knife. Remove all leaves that will fall below the water line.   Place all flowers immediately in clean vases or containers with lots of fresh water. Keep them in a cool, dim location, away from direct sunlight, draughts or excessive heat. To maximize vase life, re-cut the stems and change the water in the vases every day using the above steps.