The arrangement was beautiful and I bought it from the case. One stock flower was replaced, however the associate told me that the flowers should last a week and the Peonies would open up fully. The 3 rating is because the peonies wilted after 1.5 days and were the first to have to be pulled from the arrangement. They did not open fully either. The arrangement was gorgeous but I will not purchase one from the case again. I have a feeling this was left over from the previous week. I will be back, but will insist on a fresh arrangement for $125, the main flower should have lasted longer than 2 days and opened up. To summarize, pricey but beautiful work. Don't buy from the case, unless you just need it for a day or so. I will try them again....but for a FRESH arrangement - not pre-made from case.
ps - yes I re-trimmed the stems and replaced the water as well. My $12.99 bunch of roses from Whole foods purchased the same day are in better shape than this $125 arrangement.