Preserving
Your Bridal Bouquet

More and more, our couples are looking for ways to make a keepsake from their florals—a little piece of their wedding day to enjoy for years to come. While there are many ways to preserve flowers, our best advice is to choose a method that transforms your bouquet into a lasting work of art.

Any arrangement from your big day—not just your bouquet—can be preserved. Ceremony installations, reception centerpieces, and even boutonnieres can all be saved if you plan ahead. Below are our top tips and favorite preservation ideas.

1. Choose something practical and lasting.
Think about how the final floral piece will live in your home. The best preservation methods result in timeless artwork or keepsakes you’ll love to display year-round.

2. Plan ahead.
Flowers, especially finicky summer blooms, should be preserved immediately after the wedding while they’re at their peak.

3. Be realistic about DIY.
As tempting as it is to craft candles or bath bombs from your bouquet (those YouTube tutorials are enticing), many couples find themselves in need of downtime after the wedding. Professional preservation services ensure your blooms are cared for at their freshest and transformed into a beautiful, lasting piece—without adding another thing to your to-do list.

Pressed flowers framed as art are timeless and can be customized to suit your unique space. A professional will need your bouquet shortly after the wedding to press the blooms while fresh.

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Clear resin transforms flowers into sculptural works of art—everything from trays and coasters to statement furniture pieces.

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While not actual preservation, commissioning a painting of your bouquet ensures you’ll always remember your flowers at their freshest and most beautiful. From watercolors to line drawings, there’s an artist to match every style.

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