Prime Petals is a studio in Wainoni, Christchurch, at 69 Bickerton Street, that makes artificial, silk and dried florals for weddings, events and homes. Its main work is realistic wedding flowers, including bouquets, boutonnieres and arches, and full styling from ceremony arches to reception tables. It also makes vase florals, bespoke pieces and statement pieces for homes and offices, and styles elopements and birthdays. The studio collaborates with each client from concept to finished piece, and pieces can be shipped nationwide or collected in Christchurch. Its appeal is that the flowers do not wilt and can be kept or reused after a wedding. Customers say the designs matched their venue and colour scheme, that communication and delivery times were clear, and that the bouquets photographed well. Our pick in Wainoni for a couple who want keepsake florals that last beyond the day.