I had a bride's bouquet completely wilt during a 95-degree outdoor ceremony in Phoenix last Saturday.

I had to grab some leftover eucalyptus and baby's breath from my van, plus a few roses from the centerpieces, and re-wrap it in the shade while the photographer stalled, so what's your go-to trick for keeping things crisp in extreme heat?

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lindaburns1d ago

Ever try those little water tubes for individual stems? They're a pain to put on but they buy you time.

terry8021d ago

Phoenix in July is basically a flower oven, I feel your pain. I mean, baby's breath is actually super prone to wilting in dry heat too, it just looks fluffy. My real go-to is submerging the stems in ice water for a full hour before leaving the shop, not just a quick dip. It gives them a way bigger drink to pull from when they're baking out there.

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