Preserving wedding bouquets is delicate work and hurricane season in Florida adds an extra layer of challenges. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, here's a peek into how I plan around storms and protect your blooms.

THE FREEZE DRYING PROCESS: A two week commitment! Once I begin preserving a bouquet it goes into professional freeze dryer for 14 days straight running 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  During that time, it cannot be interrupted - no stops, no restarts. This process ensures your flowers retain their color shape and beauty.

Why power matters so much? Because the machine runs continuously, even a brief power outage can ruin the entire preservation cycle. And during Florida's summer storm season that's a real risk - especially with daily thunderstorms or hurricane watches.

How I plan around storm season I take this part of my work very seriously. Here's how I keep your flowers safe: Weather Monitoring: I track local forecasts for power outage risks before starting any preservation cycle. Run Schedule: I schedule my two week preservation sessions during windows of low storm activity, usually avoiding peak hurricane threats altogether. Back-up prep: I'm actively working toward backup power solutions like battery or generated systems to ensure future cycles are even more secure. 

 Why it matters This isn't just a process it's your bouquet, your memories, your love story in bloom. I treat every flower with respect and the care it deserves and that includes making sure it's preserved safely even through a Florida summer.

From the studio if you're planning a wedding during storm season or just wondering how your flowers will be handled, know this:  I'm here watching the skies and working with intention during the safest times possible.