diy greenery garland care- need help

Hi everyone!

So I’m planning to DIY a bunch of garlands from a eucalyptus mix pack from fiftyflowers, and I was wondering if anyone had experience with the care for greenery before your wedding day (especially garlands)?

I’m reading to place the bunches in buckets when you first receive them, which I get. But when is the best time to assemble them into garlands before my wedding? And once they are assembled into garland form, how could I care for them then to ensure they don’t get dried out or wilty (since buckets is out of the picture at this point for them once they are tied together)?

Bridesmaids and I are planning to have some craft and wine nights to prep for all this. Just want to know if anyone had experience with the care of garlands before and have any tips.

Thanks,
Joanna