Your bouquet is made of fresh, delicate flowers that begin to change the moment they are cut. Proper handling in the first hours and days after your wedding is crucial to achieving the best possible preservation results.

Immediately After the Wedding

• Keep your bouquet in water as soon as possible.

• Use a clean vase with fresh, cool water.

• Remove any ribbon or wrap from the stems so they can drink properly.

• Keep the bouquet in a cool, shaded area (not in direct sunlight).

Temperature Matters

• Do not leave your bouquet in a hot car.

• Avoid placing it near heat sources, windows, or air vents.

• A cool room is ideal.

Do Not:

• Do not freeze the flowers.

• Do not spray with hairspray or any sealant.

• Do not attempt to press, silica-dry, or air-dry them unless instructed.

• Do not mist heavily with water (light hydration only through stems).

Handling Before Drop-Off or Shipping

• Keep stems in water until just before transport.

• Transport upright in a box or bucket so blooms are not crushed.

• If shipping, follow provided packing instructions carefully and ship overnight.

Timing Is Critical

For best results, flowers should arrive for preservation within:

• 1–3 days after the wedding (ideal)

• No more than 5 days if kept cool and hydrated

The fresher the flowers, the better the color, structure, and final result.

What to Expect

Even with perfect care:

• Some bruising, petal drop, or softening may occur (especially with delicate blooms).

• White and blush flowers may show natural aging more quickly.

• Not every flower will always be usable, but every effort is made to preserve the heart of your bouquet.

A Final Note

Your bouquet was held during one of the most meaningful moments of your life. Treat it gently, keep it cool, and get it to preservation as soon as possible so it can be transformed into a lasting piece of art that holds your memories forever.

Proper packing and overnight shipping are essential to ensure your wedding flowers arrive in the best possible condition for preservation. Please follow these steps carefully.

1. Timing

• Ship your bouquet the day after your wedding whenever possible.

• Always ship Monday–Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

• Use overnight delivery only.

2. Prepare the Bouquet

• Leave stems attached and do not remove tape or floral wrap unless instructed.

• Place stems in slightly damp paper towels (not dripping wet).

• Wrap the damp paper towels with plastic wrap or a zip-top bag around the stems only.
  Do not enclose the flower heads in plastic.

3. Protect the Blooms

• Gently wrap the flower heads in dry tissue paper or paper towels.

• Do not use bubble wrap directly on petals.

• Do not compress or flatten the blooms.

4. Box Setup

• Use a sturdy box large enough so flowers are not bent.

• Line the bottom with packing paper or soft padding.

• Lay the bouquet horizontally, fully supported.

• Fill all empty space so the bouquet cannot shift during transit.

5. Temperature Protection

• In warm weather, include a small cold pack (wrapped in paper, never touching flowers).

• In cold weather, add light insulation (paper, not foam).

• Never allow ice packs to touch petals directly.

6. Final Sealing

• Mark the box: “PERISHABLE – FRAGILE – KEEP COOL – THIS SIDE UP”

• Ship via FedEx or UPS Overnight with early delivery when available.

• Email tracking information immediately after shipment.

Important Do Nots

• Do not freeze flowers.

• Do not spray with water or preservatives.

• Do not seal flowers in airtight plastic.

• Do not ship with ground or 2-day services.

Arrival Window

Bouquets should arrive within 24 hours of shipment. Delays beyond this can significantly affect color, structure, and preservation quality.

Your flowers are irreplaceable. Proper packing and overnight transit give them the best chance of being transformed into a lasting work of art that preserves the beauty and emotion of your wedding day.

Flower preservation is a detailed, multi-step process that cannot be rushed. Each stage is done slowly and carefully to ensure the best possible color, structure, and long-term stability of your flowers.

1. Initial Drying & Stabilization

Once your bouquet is received, the flowers are gently processed and dried. This stage alone can take 3–5 weeks, depending on flower types, moisture content, and seasonal humidity.

2. Design & Layout

After drying, the flowers are assessed for color, shape, and strength. The final design is planned based on what preserved best and what will translate beautifully into your chosen resin piece.

3. Resin Casting

Resin is poured in layers, not all at once. Each layer must cure before the next is added. This step takes time to prevent bubbles, overheating, and distortion. Layering and curing typically take 2–4 weeks, depending on the size and depth of the piece.

4. Final Cure & Finishing

Once fully cast, the piece continues to harden and stabilize. Sanding, polishing, edge finishing, and final inspection are completed only after the resin has fully cured. This can take an additional 1–2 weeks.

Overall Turnaround Time

From the time your flowers are received, most preservation pieces take approximately:

8–16 weeks total

Larger pieces, custom framing, complex designs, or high-volume wedding seasons may extend this timeline.

Why It Takes Time

• Flowers are organic and must be dried slowly to retain color and shape.

• Resin must cure naturally; rushing can cause clouding, cracking, or yellowing.

• Each piece is completely handmade and one-of-a-kind.

This process is not mass production—it is careful preservation of something irreplaceable.

A Note on Patience

Your bouquet represents a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Taking the time to preserve it properly ensures it becomes a lasting work of art that can be enjoyed for decades, not just years.

Flower preservation is far more than simply “pouring resin.” It is a specialized, time-intensive art form that combines floral design, chemistry, and fine art. The cost reflects the skill, materials, and care required to transform fleeting, fragile flowers into permanent heirloom pieces.

1. The Flowers Are Irreplaceable

Unlike most art materials, your flowers cannot be reordered or replaced. Each bloom must be handled with extreme care from the moment it arrives. There is no margin for error, and the responsibility of working with once-in-a-lifetime flowers carries both emotional and professional weight.

2. Labor-Intensive, Multi-Week Process

Preservation involves many stages:

• Careful intake and documentation

• Disassembly and individual flower drying

• Stabilization and color correction

• Design and layout

• Multiple resin pours and curing cycles

• Sanding, polishing, and finishing

Each step requires hours of hands-on work spread across weeks or months.

3. Specialized Materials

Professional-grade, non-yellowing resin, molds, pigments, UV inhibitors, and finishing supplies are costly. These are not craft-store materials; they are archival-quality products chosen to ensure clarity and longevity.

4. Artistic Expertise

A preservation artist must understand:

• How different flowers dry and age

• How color will shift in resin

• Structural engineering of layered pours

• Composition and design that honors the original bouquet

This level of skill comes from years of practice and experience.

5. One-of-a-Kind, Custom Work

Every piece is designed specifically for one client, one bouquet, one story. There is no assembly line. No templates. No mass production. You are commissioning a custom artwork, not purchasing a product off a shelf.

6. Longevity & Heirloom Value

Fresh flowers last days. Preserved flowers can last generations. You are investing in:

• A permanent memory

• A physical heirloom

• A piece of art that holds emotional history

In Summary

The cost of flower preservation reflects the time, skill, materials, and responsibility involved in turning something fleeting and irreplaceable into a lasting work of art. It is not priced as décor—it is priced as custom, archival artwork created from once-in-a-lifetime flowers.

Your flowers are more than just blooms — they carry memories, emotion, and the story of one of the most meaningful moments of your life. Choosing who you trust with them is an important decision.

I approach flower preservation as both an artist and a florist, with deep respect for the emotional significance behind every bouquet or memorial arrangement. Each piece is created by hand, with care, patience, and intention, ensuring your flowers are not simply “set in resin,” but thoughtfully transformed into a lasting work of art.

With a background in floral design, I understand how each flower behaves, how color changes through drying, and how to compose a piece that reflects the movement, texture, and feeling of your original arrangement. I do not rush the process. I work slowly and methodically, using professional-grade materials and multi-layer techniques to create clarity, depth, and longevity.

I limit the number of preservation projects I take on so every client receives the time, communication, and attention their flowers deserve. From the moment your bouquet arrives to the final polished piece, it is handled as something irreplaceable — because it is.

When you choose to work with me, you are not just hiring someone to preserve flowers. You are entrusting your memories to an artist who understands their value and is honored to turn them into something that can be held, displayed, and passed down for generations.