Summer Weddings Are Beautiful—But Heat and Flowers Don't Always Mix! Here's How to Keep Your Wedding Bouquet Fresh for Preservation
Summer weddings are full of sunshine, vibrant blooms, and unforgettable memories. But if you're planning a summer wedding, there's one thing many brides don't think about until after the celebration: how to keep wedding flowers fresh for preservation.
At Beyond Time Florals, we specialize in wedding flower preservation in resin, helping brides throughout McKinney, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across the country turn their bouquets into timeless keepsakes. The good news? With a few simple steps, you can keep your flowers looking beautiful until they make their way to our studio.
Summer Heat Is Tough on Wedding Flowers
Texas summers are gorgeous, but they can be brutal on fresh flowers. Heat, direct sunlight, and dehydration can cause petals to wilt much faster than you'd expect. Whether you're having an outdoor ceremony or taking photos in the afternoon sun, your bouquet will appreciate a little extra care.
The sooner you can get your flowers into water and out of the heat, the better your preserved wedding bouquet will look.
1. Keep Your Bouquet in Water
After the ceremony and photos are over, place your bouquet back in water as soon as possible. A vase is best, but even a clean cup or pitcher will help keep the stems hydrated.
Think of it as giving your flowers a much-needed drink after a busy day!
2. Store Flowers in a Cool Place
Avoid leaving your bouquet in a hot car overnight. (We've all done it with leftovers—we definitely don't recommend it for flowers!)
Instead, keep them indoors in a cool room. If possible, place them in the refrigerator overnight. Just make sure they're away from fruits and vegetables, which release gases that can speed up aging.
3. Leave the Bouquet Tied Together
Many brides think they should separate the flowers or try to dry them themselves. Please don't!
Keeping the bouquet intact helps us preserve the original shape and allows us to create the most beautiful resin flower preservation pieces possible.
4. Add Fresh Water Daily
Trim the stems slightly and change the water if your flowers will be with you for more than a day or two. Fresh water can make a huge difference, especially during the summer months.
5. Shipping Your Flowers? Don't Put Them in Water
If you're shipping your bouquet for preservation, remove the flowers from water before packing. Wrap the stems with damp paper towels and follow our shipping instructions. Too much moisture inside the box can damage delicate blooms.
We accept shipped bouquets from across the United States and provide detailed packing instructions to help your flowers arrive safely.
What If My Flowers Are Already Starting to Wilt?
Don't panic!
Many flowers can still be beautifully preserved, even if they've seen a little life after the wedding day. While fresher flowers always give the best results, we've worked with bouquets that arrived days after the wedding and created stunning keepsakes.
If you're wondering whether it's too late, reach out. We'd be happy to take a look and let you know what's possible.
Reserve Your Wedding Flower Preservation Ahead of Time
The best results come when you reserve your wedding flower preservation before your big day. Reserving ahead ensures we have space available and allows you to enjoy your wedding knowing your bouquet has a plan after the celebration.
But if your wedding has already happened, don't assume you've missed your chance. It may not be too late! Contact Beyond Time Florals as soon as possible, and we'll do everything we can to help preserve your flowers and turn them into a keepsake you'll treasure forever.
Located in McKinney, Texas, Beyond Time Florals offers local drop-off for DFW brides and accepts shipped bouquets nationwide. We'd love to help you preserve the beauty and memories from your special day.
To learn more or reserve your preservation date visit us at BeyondTimeFlorals or call/text us at 972-632-1064
