Preserving your Bouquet

You may have chosen fresh flowers for your wedding bouquet and may want to preserve it to enjoy for years to come.  Today’s methods of freeze drying can make that possible! 

Floral preservation is a process that extracts moisture from flowers and seals the flowers to protect their natural state.  Floral preservation is an art form and requires a professional’s touch and experience.  The Bouquet is photographed from multiple angles, disassembled, inventoried and stored.  The flowers are then pre-treated and prepared for preservation.  Preservationists determine the best method and timeline depending on the type of flowers and arrangement.  The preservation process can take 2 to 3 weeks.  The flowers can then be color-enhanced by hand.  Color enhancing seals and locks the natural beauty of the bloom to last for years.    Colors can deepen or intensify during the preservation. Flowers are then stored in a carefully controlled climate storage while they await the design.

Meet with your preservation service to choose how you would like your flowers displayed.  There are a variety of display options from centerpiece to wall frames.  Sentimental articles such as invitations can also be added to your display.

When deciding on a professional service to dry your flowers here are a few things you might want to ask:

1)      How soon does the bouquet preservation need to be started?

2)      Types of preservation and costs associated with each.

3)      How long is the preservation process?

4)      Can I add memorabilia like photos invitations, etc?

5)      How long will the display last?

6)      Do you offer pick up service from the reception?