REAL Insider Tips: Protect your blooms from the summer heat

Fresh flowers are affordable and with these 3 tips can be durable and easy to care for.  With the heat,  several brides have expressed their concern for their flowers.  Flowers account for approximately 15% of your wedding investment. With our 3 simple tips- you can protect your blooms.


1. Go Local - Ask for recommendations on flower types that are in season.  These flowers will more likely sustain the climate and also save some money versus shipping in flowers from a different climate zone that cannot bear the heat in the midsummer.

2. Double, No Triple Duty - Use your wedding party bouquets as accents throughout your reception.  Placing your bouquets in vases or holders on your wedding cake, place cards, or gift table, will save you money by allowing your flowers to serve double duty and keep hydrated during the reception.

3. Allow a sip - Opt to use a water source. Bouquet holders and stem wraps allow your flowers to sip cool water during the ceremony, photos, or while dancing the night away at the reception. The constant hydration keeps your stems fresh and perky. Accents such as Swarovski crystals, pearls or sequins add a touch of elegance (almost every bride's vision), royalty, and personalization to their day.