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?

3 comments

3 Comments

lindaburns1mo ago

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

terry8021mo 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.

-1

burns.fiona1mo ago

Terry's ice water trick is solid for the stems, but the real killer out there is the air itself. Baby's breath loses moisture straight through all those tiny flowers and leaves. A light mist with cool water right before delivery puts a barrier on the plant. It's like giving each little bloom its own drink to start with, not just the stem.