What Happens to Your Flowers After Your Wedding? A Guide to Floral Preservation
Most bouquets cost hundreds of dollars and are designed with incredible skill, yet many end up in the trash by the next morning. Floral preservation gives couples a way to actually keep what they paid for and turn their bouquet into something that lasts far longer than a single day.
This guide will walk you through how preservation works at Petal & Frame and what to expect if you choose Colorado Bouquet Preservation.
Why Preserve Your Wedding Flowers
Preserving your bouquet is a practical choice as much as it is a creative one. You have already invested in florals that represent your style, your colors, and the atmosphere of your day. Rather than letting them wilt, preservation transforms that investment into a long term piece of art for your home.
What Floral Preservation Actually Is
Floral preservation is the art of drying and pressing flowers so they can be arranged into a framed design. Some flowers keep their color beautifully. Others shift into softer or deeper tones. The goal is to highlight the textures and shapes that made your bouquet special in the first place while creating a layout that feels balanced and intentional.
How The Process Works From Start To Finish
1. Booking Your Spot
If you know you want Northern Colorado Bouquet Preservation or Colorado Bouquet Preservation, reserving your date is the first step. This guarantees space for your bouquet the day of or day after your wedding.
You will select your frame color and design style. You can always adjust your choice later if the pressed flowers inspire a different direction.
2. Deliver Your Flowers
You can drop off your bouquet yourself or have a friend or family member deliver it for you. Keeping the stems in water, storing the bouquet somewhere cool, and avoiding direct sunlight will help maintain the petals and structure. The fresher your flowers are when they arrive, the better they will press, so even small steps like placing the vase in an air conditioned room or in the shade during travel can make a noticeable difference.
3. Pressing Your Flowers
Each flower is taken apart, cleaned, and placed into a custom press where it dries slowly over several weeks. This method protects the petals and encourages better color retention.
5. Designing Your Artwork
Once everything is fully pressed, I create a layout based on your bouquet’s shapes and your preferred style. I use every flower that presses well unless you request otherwise. You will receive a photo of the layout for approval before it gets framed.
6. Framing and Finishing
Your piece is professionally framed in partnership with a local framer who specializes in custom preservation work. Every artwork is finished with UV protected museum glass to help your flowers maintain their color for as long as possible. Once framed, your piece is sealed, checked for quality, and wrapped securely for pickup or shipping. Most couples receive their finished artwork several weeks after their wedding.
What to Know Before the Wedding Day
A few simple steps can help your bouquet preserve beautifully.
Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight
Store it in cool air whenever possible
Ask your florist which flowers press well
Have a friend or family member handle drop off so you can relax
Customization
Petal & Frame offers single layout designs, multi piece sets, loose flower minis, and boutonniere additions. Everything is customized to your specific bouquet and your preferred style.
A Keepsake That Lasts Beyond the Wedding Day
Preservation allows you to take something that would normally last twenty four hours and turn it into a long term heirloom. Choosing Northern Colorado Bouquet Preservation or Colorado Bouquet Preservation gives you a way to honor your investment, reduce waste, and bring a piece of your wedding into your home in a meaningful and practical way.
If you are ready to preserve your bouquet or want to learn more about the process, you can reach out through the Petal & Frame contact form. I will walk you through availability, frame options, and what to expect for your specific flowers so you can decide what feels right for you.
