Vent: Did a wedding in Seattle last month and the bride's bouquet wilted before the vows

It was a hot day, about 85 degrees, and the ceremony was outside. I'd prepped the flowers like I always do, but I didn't account for how long the bridal party photos would take in direct sun. The bride was holding that bouquet for over an hour before she walked down the aisle. The peonies just gave up. Now I'm rethinking my whole hydration plan for summer events. What's your go-to trick for keeping bouquets crisp during long photo sessions?

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the_blake2d ago

I used to just rely on water tubes, but a 90 degree wedding in Austin changed my mind. Now I bring a cooler with damp towels to wrap bouquet stems in during photos.

river_wright2d ago

My Texas summer weddings need a whole cooler just for the flowers.