What should I do with the flowers after my wedding?
Wedding flowers are an essential investment for every couple’s big day. Floral arrangements represent your blossoming love, joyous feelings, and personal style. So, why should the bouquet, centerpieces, and decor that means (and costs) so much only exist for a few hours?
The short answer is - they should last MUCH longer!
Weddingwire.com says that the average cost of wedding flowers is $1500. In the past few years, florists have been heavily impacted on flower supply issues and rising prices of the most popular flowers, like roses, peonies, dahlias, and anemones. At Mindfultreeart.com, we’ve seen bouquet and wedding floral costs increase by 20-200% depending now how much you’re willing to compromise on availability.
Beyond the cost, there’s the beauty and style of the flowers. Wedding flower selection is area that brides, wedding planners, maids of honor, and families invest tremendous time to capture their style and aesthetic in the colors and arrangements to make the perfect wedding setting.
So, what should you do with those beautiful wedding flowers now that your day has past? Here are my (slightly bias) suggestions:
Custom resin artwork - Floral preservation has been around for a very long time, but modern preservation using professional drying methods, color and blemish enhancements, artistic design, and epoxy resin that has been specifically created for floral art have opened up new options. Expert resin artists, who have studied, experimented, and honed this medium can create beautiful artworks that last for generations.
Press and frame them, like the beautiful work by our friends at Designs by Andrea.
Dry them in silica gel or air dry by hanging the flowers in a dry space, like a closet, give flowers an antique look. This method is inexpensive and can last for +10 years, as long as the flowers remain dry and away from strong light.
Donate them to hospitals and elderly care facilities through great causes like https://petalsforhope.com. This selfless act helps share your joy with those who need it more than ever.
After your wedding, the last thing you should be worrying about is how you will try to preserve your flowers before they wilt. Plan ahead and give your wedding planner, bride’s maid, or family member clear instructions on what you’ve chosen to do with your flowers after the wedding. If you’re considering preserving in resin art, we’d love to create a custom artwork and gift collection for you.