Warm months bring beautiful blossoms to life. On the other hand, warm months also bring wilt and damage to flowers if they are not cared for properly. Don’t worry, even if you’re getting married surrounded by flowers in 100 degree heat, you can still have fresh, happy flowers! Keeping them fresh throughout the day and into the middle of the night isn’t impossible if you follow a few guidelines.
The Problem
Flowers are often a huge part of the wedding, from the bouquets to the centerpieces. Most of the time they seem picture perfect but the moment they are cut, something must be done to help them keep that vibrant look. Popular wedding flowers like hydrangeas need more care than flowers like roses (hydrangeas have a lifespan of only three hours out of water even in normal conditions), so you’ll want to research the varieties you want to choose prior to the wedding so you can be familiar with each bloom’s specific needs. Hydration and Darkness Are Keys to Freshness

One of the best things to do to keep flowers fresh is keep them hydrated and in a cool, dark area until you need them. While you may think that flowers love light, this is only true when they’re growing. Too much light in your storage area will only contribute to your flowers withering faster.
The key to the water is to keep it cool. Cold water will shock the flowers and make them wither faster while hot water will dehydrate them. Warm water actually helps them drink faster get...