The Bouquet Preservation Process
From fresh flowers to a lasting keepsake
Preserving your bouquet is a thoughtful, multi-step process that begins the moment your flowers arrive.
Each stage is carefully timed and considered to ensure your bouquet is transformed into a piece that feels both true to your original flowers and beautifully enduring.
1. Flowers Arrive & Begin Preservation
Once your bouquet arrives, it is immediately processed to ensure the best possible results.
Depending on your chosen style, your flowers will go directly into:
a traditional flower press or microfleur press for pressed designs
or into a gentle drying medium (semolina) for three-dimensional shadowbox preservation
This immediate step is essential to preserve colour, shape, and structure.
2. Drying & Preservation (Up to 6 Weeks)
The drying phase is the most time-intensive part of the process.
Flowers are carefully monitored as they dry over the course of 3 to 6 weeks, depending on:
the type of flowers
their moisture content
and seasonal conditions
This slower approach allows for a more controlled and refined result, rather than rushing the process.
3. Custom Design Mockups
Once your flowers are fully dried, the design phase begins.
You will receive three custom design mockups, thoughtfully arranged using your preserved flowers. Each option explores different compositions while staying true to your bouquet.
4. Design Selection
You’ll select the design that resonates most with you.
This step ensures the final piece reflects your personal preference, while still being guided by artistic balance and preservation considerations.
5. Refinement & Final Adjustments
After your selection, small refinements can be made to the layout.
This may include:
adjusting placement
balancing elements
or refining overall composition
The goal is to arrive at a design that feels complete and intentional.
6. Final Approval & Payment
Once your design is finalized, the final payment is completed to move forward with production.
This step confirms your approval before the piece is permanently set.
7. Assembly, Gluing & Framing
Your design is then carefully:
secured and preserved in place
professionally mounted
and framed in your selected style
This stage requires precision and care, as it brings together all previous steps into the final piece.
8. Pickup or Shipping
Once completed, your piece is ready for:
local pickup
or carefully packaged shipping
You’ll receive a finished keepsake designed to last for years to come.
Timeline
From start to finish, the bouquet preservation process typically takes:
8 to 12 weeks (approximately 2–3 months)
This timeline allows for:
proper drying
thoughtful design
and careful finishing
A Considered Process
Bouquet preservation is not immediate — it is a process that unfolds over time.
Each step is designed to:
respect the natural qualities of your flowers
create a balanced and lasting composition
and ensure the final piece feels both personal and refined