Celebrating 20 Years of Preserving Bouquets!
Yes, Brides Do Want to
Keep Their Bouquet!
Why then is the bouquet
preservation an afterthought?
"I
would like some information on having my daughters bouquet turned into art on
an oval frame. The wedding was two weeks ago and I have the bouquet. It is
already turning, is it still...possible. This
is the typical of the phone calls and emails I receive weekly and sadly it is
often too late to preserve the bride’s flowers.
Deb’s
Keepsake Flowers is celebrating 20 years of preserving bridal bouquets. Regardless, bouquet preservation is still an
afterthought and not considered part of the wedding plans. The thought of preserving the bouquet usually
occurs after the ceremony when the bride is getting ready to leave the on her
honeymoon. In a panic the bride gives
the responsibility to her Mother whom has not a clue where or how to proceed
preserving the bouquet. Thankfully, the
internet has made the process of finding a floral preservationist easier that
is if the brides even know that the service exists.
I have tried
many marketing venues to make bouquet preservation part of the mainstream of
planning the wedding, but not even the wedding sites or wedding publications give
an category or information about bouquet
preservation and the l service is lumped in with the florist making it
difficult for brides to recognize the service of preserving the bouquet is
available.
For years I have advised brides to make preserving their
bouquets part of the wedding plans. And to budget
for this! Often brides think that the preservation arrangements are to be made
after the wedding day, and this may be acceptable if the wedding flowers are delivered
in great condition. But if you don't plan ahead and secure a preservationist
before your I Do's, your beautiful bouquet may
be wilting, damaged or destroyed by the time it's in the hands of a
professional. Here are the top 5 reasons
to plan ahead to preserve your wedding flowers!1.
Fresher the better! If you deliver your flowers to the
preservationist while they're still fresh, you'll get the best results. Two
weeks after the wedding is too late.2. Gain expert insight:
The flower preservationist can help determine what types of blooms preserve
best, assist with the keepsake selection and if needed, arrange for courier
services. 3. Plan your keepsakes! The
keepsake options are endless and if you set a plan prior to the wedding,
additional items may be preserved. You can preserve only the bridal bouquet,
just a few flowers with a photo or your wedding
invitation, or get creative and include mementos such as your champagne
toasting flutes, bridal veil, tiara, etc. You may want the flowers redesigned
as a contemporary art piece, the choice is all yours. But you must plan ahead!4. A small price to pay... The
cost of preserving your wedding flowers is a relatively small expense. Also,
there are affordable keepsakes that make beautiful thank you gifts
for the mothers, wedding party or special relatives.* Inside Tip! Do NOT freeze
your bouquet! This mistake could destroy your treasured wedding flowers.5. Pro preservationists are hard to find!
Contrary to belief, all wedding florists
are not preservationists and there are very few floral preservationists
throughout the country. Therefore it's important that you find a place to have
your flowers preserved before the wedding day.
Just
yesterday a sister of the bride delivered the bouquet to be preserved, the
sister was just married three months prior to and so regretted that she lost her flowers because she did not
plan to preserve her bouquet.
Help me
spread the word that brides can and should make bouquet preservation part of their
wedding plans. What a
great gift to the bride from her bridesmaids or better yet a romantic heirloom gift from her groom!
Your Bouquet Forever Yours! Don't Toss it, Preserve and Frame it!
