Can a lily be submerged in water?

Question

I am making my own centerpieces for my wedding, and what I want to do is submerge a live oriental or stargazer lily in a vase filled with water and have floating candles on top -- will it survive underwater during the reception or will it wilt and look bad?

Answer 1

I can't imagine what it would do. I'm sure it wouldn't survive long, but if all you want is a temporary thing then it might work. All I can suggest is that you buy one and try it. See what happens. Good luck

Answer 2

I think it would wilt, I don't see how it would stay under water...