Floral Preservation Process:
The Step-by-Step Client Experience
01
book
Reserve your date and provide event information
02
save
Designate a point person to take care of your flowers
03
ship
Drop off or ship
your flowers
04
dry
Florals are dried in silica gel for 10-16 weeks until all moisture is removed
05
design
I’ll recommend two design options and review with you for your approval
06
create
Resin is poured in a 1/2 inch layers per day in a dust-free, UV rich environment
07
complete
Once cured, I remove imperfections and complete the finishing process
08
send
Each piece is wrapped and placed in packaging to be shipped to you
Design
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT & STYLING
WHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Next steps
CAN’T WAIT TO BOOK?
HERE ARE THE FIRST STEPS
TOWARD RESERVING YOUR PRESERVATION PROJECT
Save your date early to ensure availability
01
RESERVE YOUR DATE! SUBMIT AN INQUIRY
02
PROPOSAL,
CONTRACT,
& DEPOSIT
03
MAKE A PLAN TO
DROP OFF OR SHIP
YOUR BOUQUET
Shipping
PACKAGING DIRECTIONS
TO SHIP YOUR BOUQUET
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Follow carefully to ensure your flowers arrive in good quality
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Large Box (big enough to hold your bouquet)
Tissue Paper and/or Packing Paper (NO PLASTIC)
Packing Tape
Paper Towel
Plastic Baggie
Rubber Band
* You MUST send the next business day after your wedding and use FEDEX or UPS that can guarantee next day/overnight delivery by 2pm if possible.
01
Lightly dampen the paper towel and wrap around the end of the stems
02
Place plastic bag over paper towel and use a rubber band to secure
03
Lightly wrap with tissue paper to protect flowers
04
Place a good layer of tissue paper or packing paper on the bottom of box to create a nest
05
Lay bouquet in the box and carefully tuck in tissue paper around the bouquet
06
Lightly lay crumpled tissue paper on top so there is minimal bruising in shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
Answering Questions About The Process, Payments & More
I DON’T LIVE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, CAN YOU STILL PRESERVE MY FLOWERS?
ABSOLUTELY! i work with clients all over the us and will send you detailed shipping instructions on how to ship your flowers. please know that flowers will need to be send 1-day delivery and can cost up to $500 depending on your location, size of bouquet, and carrier.
I JUST GOT MARRIED AND MY FLOWERS ARE STARTING TO DIE. CAN YOU RESERVE THEM?
your FLOWERS WILL preserve IN THE SAME SHAPE AND CONDITION I RECEIVE THEM. I CAN DO MY BEST TO CUT AWAY BROWN SPOTS BUT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IF YOU WANT TO PRESERVE THEM. you always have the option to work with your florist to send me a recreation!
WHAT HAPPENS IF I SHIP YOU MY FLOWERS AND THEY GET DAM-
AGED OR DELAYED?
UNFORTUNATELY, i DO NOT HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER SHIPPING CARRIERS OR SHIPPING DELAYS. IF YOUR FLOWERS ARE DAMAGED OR CANNOT BE PRESERVED, YOU CAN CHOOSE TO NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH PRESERVATION, OR you can work with your florist for a recreation. i also know of several local florists that can work with you!
CAN YOU KEEP MY BOUQUET INTACT?
BECAUSE OF THE DRYING PROCESS, I MUST REMOVE THE BLOOMS FROM THEIR STEMS to be dried in silica gel. traditional preservationists may be able to preserve your bouquet in it’s original form.
WILL MY FLOWERS DRY THE SAME COLOR?
THE FLOWERS WILL LOOK completely DIFFERENT WHEN DRIED. WHITE WILL OFTEN DRY A SOFT to dark IVORY. some PINKs will dry dark and turn purple. YELLOWs can turn darker or become a muted color. LIGHT BLUES and PURPLES WILL DRY DARKER. RED AND PURPLE WILL DRY a VERY DARK plum. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT A SPECIFIC FLOWER, PLEASE CONTACT ME, AND I CAN GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE END RESULT.
CAN I PUT MY FLORAL BLOCK IN A WINDOW?
TO ENSURE YOUR ARTWORK LASTS FOR YEARS TO COME, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO STORE YOUR PIECE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND AWAY FROM A DIRECT HEAT SOURCE. I USE HIGH-GRADE EPOXY RESIN BUT IF LEFT IN THE SUN, AS WITH ANYTHING, THE FLOWERS WILL FADE AND THE RESIN WILL BE YELLOW.
CAN YOU PRESERVE FLOWERS THAT ARE IN THE FREEZER?
NO, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PRESERVE FLOWERS ONCE THEY ARE FROZEN. WHEN THEY THAW, THEY WILL IMMEDIATELY DIE. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO KEEP YOUR FLOWERS ALIVE, GIVE THEM FRESH WATER DAILY, FLOWER FOOD AND YOU CAN ALSO PLACE THEM IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
CAN YOU PRESERVE ANY FLOWER?
SOME FLOWERS AND PLANTS DO NOT DRY AND PRESERVE WELL. DUE TO THEIR HIGH WATER CONTENT, SUCCULENTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO DRY. FLOWERS WITH THIN PETALS MAY BECOME VERY BRITTLE AFTER DRYING AND END UP TRANSLUCENT IN THE RESIN.orchids, lilys are prone to be very brittle and thin.
WHY DO SOME FLOWER PETALS HAVE TRANSLUCENT SPOTS
WHEN THEY ARE PRESERVED?
THE TRANSLUCENT SPOTS ARE BRUISES THAT HAPPEN TO A FLOWER DURING ITS LIFETIME. BRUISING CAN HAPPEN AT THE FLORIST, DURING YOUR WEDDING DAY, AND DURING SHIPPING. THE SPOTS ARE A MEMORY OF THE LIFE YOUR FLOWER HAD. WE ARE ALL PERFECTLY IMPERFECT AND SO ARE OUR FLOWERS.
WHY IS THIS SO EXPENSIVE?
I WOULD LOVE TO OFFER MY SERVICES FOR FREE BUT RESIN, MOLDS, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS ALL HAVE A COST. YOU ARE ALSO PAYING FOR AN ARTIST TO PRESERVE YOUR FLOWERS AND IT TAKES TIME AND CARE. EACH RESIN ARTIST IS DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE AND OFFERS EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROCESS. YOU ARE PAYING FOR NOT ONLY THE FINISHED PRODUCT BUT FOR THE LOVE AND CARE THAT GOES INTO THIS PROCESS TO CREATE YOUR FOREVER PIECE.
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