Floral Preservation
Your Flowers, Your Story—Preserved Forever
Flowers are more than just decoration—they carry memories, emotions, and meaning. Whether they’re from your wedding day, a farewell tribute, a celebration, or simply flowers you love, preserving them allows you to hold onto a moment in time. We turn your blooms into beautifully crafted pieces of floral art that can be treasured for years to come.
Turning Your Flowers into Forever Memories
Wedding Flowers
Preserve your bridal bouquet, boutonnières, or any special flowers from your wedding day. Whether it’s the blooms you carried or those that graced the ceremony, we’ll help preserve these pieces of your love story.
Memorial Flowers
Keep a meaningful tribute alive by preserving flowers from memorial services or anniversaries. A comforting, lasting reminder of your loved one.
Celebrate Life’s Joyful Moments
Keep a meaningful tribute alive by preserving flowers from memorial services or anniversaries. A comforting, lasting reminder of your loved one.
Bouquet & Floral Recreations
If you no longer have the original flowers, we can help recreate them. Whether you want to replicate your wedding bouquet, memorial flowers, or any other special arrangement, we’ll carefully reconstruct your blooms to match the memory you wish to preserve.
Preservation Methods
Preserving flowers is a delicate and highly detailed art. Every bloom is assessed and treated with care to ensure it retains as much beauty, shape, and colour as possible.
Pressed Flower Preservation
Each individual flower receives careful attention throughout its transformation. For certain blooms, such as the classic rose, a process of gentle deconstruction unfolds. Each petal is carefully separated and placed within the press, later to be carefully reconstructed by hand, recreating the flower’s original form in a flattened state. Other floral elements are preserved in their entirety, requiring subtle adjustments to ensure they rest gracefully and as evenly as possible within the press.
These botanical treasures reside in our specialised presses for approximately four weeks, allowing for thorough and complete drying. Once the drying process is complete, each flower is carefully retrieved and thoughtfully arranged by the artist. Using adhesive, the dried blooms are then precisely positioned within your selected frame, creating a lasting work of art. This intricate and time-honored process demands many hours of focused care and unwavering precision, resulting in a truly unique and cherished piece.
Whole Flower Drying
(for Shadow Boxes and Full-Bouquet Displays)
For those who want to preserve the full form of their bouquet, we use one of two specialised drying techniques:
Dry Hanging: Each stem is individually prepared and hung to dry for 4–6 weeks.
Sand Drying: Flower heads are submerged in specialised sand to remove moisture while maintaining their colour and shape. This process can take 4-6 weeks.
Shadow boxes are highly recommended for this method to protect your flowers from dust and damp, keeping them safe and intact for years to come.
Prices
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The Detail in Our Work
These prices reflect not only the materials but the dozens of hours of careful, skilled work involved in preserving, reconstructing, and presenting your florals beautifully. Each piece is crafted with intention, artistry, and respect for the memories your flowers hold.
Framing Options and Discounts
To make our pressed flower art more accessible, we offer a discount when you choose a frame with a single glass layer and an opaque background – what we’d call a standard frame, which beautifully showcases the pressed flowers. Furthermore, for the environmentally conscious, we can source reclaimed frames, which also qualify for a discount. Please note that frames with a double glass layer, creating a fully transparent display, are priced starting from our regular range.
Bespoke Commissions
In addition to our full floral designs, we sometimes undertake commissions that incorporate minimal florals or small, personal objects supplied by you. The pricing for these bespoke pieces is determined by the complexity and time required for their creation, and they often represent a more budget-friendly option compared to our standard offerings. For projects featuring a full arrangement of pressed flowers, the prices remain as initially described.
The Art of Flower Preservation
Pressing and preserving flowers is a delicate process that depends on a range of factors—some blooms press or dry beautifully, whilst others may not hold their shape or colour as well. Flower type, size, hydration, and how long they’ve been cut can all influence the final result. That’s why it’s always best to speak with your preservation artist ahead of time, especially when planning for something as meaningful as a bouquet or tribute. We’re here to guide you through the options and help recommend the best method for your flowers.
Got Questions
FAQs
How long does an order take?
Each piece takes time. Depending on the drying method, the artist’s availability, and any floral corrections needed, your order can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months.
Do you offer resin preservation?
We’ve moved away from resin. While it was once part of our offerings, it’s harmful to the environment and the artist’s health. We find pressing and drying provides better results—both in quality and sustainability.
How long does the artist work on my flowers?
Each piece involves a minimum of 30 hours, with some larger or more detailed pieces taking up to 90+ hours. It’s a labour of love and one we approach with great care and intention
When should I think about preservation?
Ideally, reach out before your wedding, celebration, or farewell event. This allows us to plan the preservation process and secure availability. While we can sometimes accept last-minute bookings, this depends on flower condition and artist capacity.
Do all flowers preserve well?
Not all flowers press or dry equally. Results depend on how hydrated the flowers are, their structure, and how long they’ve been cut. We’re always available to offer guidance—this is why working with a professional preservation artist can make a big difference.
How do I get my flowers to you?
We’ll provide instructions for delivery or shipping depending on your location. The sooner we receive your flowers after the event, the better their condition and final result.