
Floral Preservation
Flowers from the day of an event often are just thrown away or put in vases for a few days until they wilt and die. When preserving flowers for someone, I turn them into a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork that they can display in their home for years.
How it works.....
If you would like me to preserve a bouquet for you its best to contact me a few weeks ahead of time so that I can reserve the date for you. But if this is something you are thinking about last minute, not a problem! Send me a message and I will do my best to fit you in.
At the time of booking your date, we will discuss some of the details and I will tell you about some options, but the only things that we would have to set in stone at this time are the date, the pick-up/drop off plan and I will send you an invoice for the drying fee. I am able to pick up a bouquet for a fee of $25 as long as its within 15-20 miles or less from Doylestown, PA. Some venues will even allow you to keep your bouquet in their walk-in refrigerator until I can get there.
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As it gets closer to the date of your event, I will contact you to finalize the rest of the details. Once I have the flowers, I get started drying them immediately. However, the entire process from drying and pressing, carefully arranging the flowers and eventually returning the final piece to you can take anywhere between a few weeks up to a month to be complete. I may need a little extra time if I have other bouquets that I'm working on at the same time or if your bouquet includes larger, more time-consuming flowers to dry such as dahlias and sunflowers.
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I offer different sizes of arrangements as well as frames, but I can also use a frame that you already have or would like me to order for you. After I get everything framed and ready for you I will send you the final invoice and make plans for either shipping, delivering it personally, or having you pick it up.






Frequently asked questions........
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How soon after the event do I need to drop off my flowers?
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- The fresher the better. I like to get the flowers within 48 hours after the event if possible. Fresh flowers produce the best results when dried. Flowers that have started to dry or wilt can still be used but will have a much different end result as far as color and shape. If I don't get the flowers within a day or so I absolutely can still dry them for you, but I just can't guarantee that the results will be as nice or that I will be able to use everything in the bouquet. ​
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What should I do with my flowers in the time between the event and dropping them off to you?
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-Keep your flowers in water and in a refrigerator or cool spot if possible. If you don't have the option of keeping them refrigerated at least keep them in cold water and out of the sun. Some venues will allow you to keep them in their walk-in refrigerator overnight or until they are picked up. If your venue is within 15 miles of Doylestown I am willing to pick your bouquet up for a $25 pick up fee.
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Will my flowers still be the same color after they are dried?
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-Yes and no. Some flowers keep their color almost perfectly. Some may just be a shade darker. But there are also some flowers that will surprise you and become a completely new color after being dried. It all depends on the type of flower and the drying method used. For example, red roses become much darker and almost purple while white roses tend to turn to a beige color making them appear antiqued. Something that really affects the color is freshness. The fresher the better. Fresh flowers produce much better results.
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Will the colors fade over time?
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-All dried flowers will fade over time. Some more than others and some you may not notice much fading at all. I don't use any type of protectant or seal on any flowers that I dry. I think that they look best 100% natural. The only thing protecting them is the glass in the frame and how you care for them. As long as you keep the frame out of direct sunlight and heat, avoid any humidity or damp areas, and keep it behind the glass, your flowers should keep their colors for years.
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What do you do with any dried flowers that are left over from my bouquet?
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-Unless specified at the time of ordering, any extra flowers will not be returned. I will add what is left over to my inventory. There are also times that I may not have anything left. Most flowers or other botanical material will shrink in size during the drying process. That being said, what seems like a very large number of flowers that you give to me to dry will be much smaller looking when you get them back. If you would like me to return any leftover flowers, I can package them up for an extra $20 fee.
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How much will it cost?
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-I have a full list of pricing packages for you to view and choose from. I am also very willing to customize orders if you have something specific you would like me to create. I do require a nonrefundable $150 drying fee at the time the order is placed or by the time I receive the flowers. Full payment is due at time of pick up or delivery. Please see the below Pricing List for all package options.
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When will I get my finished arrangement back?
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-Although the drying process starts as soon as I have your flowers, it can take a few weeks for them to be completely dried. Then it can take me a week or so until everything is framed and ready. ​​ So every project is different, but I generally have everything ready to return to you in about 3 weeks.​
What if my flowers are already wilting or dry?
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-If you have a bouquet that is starting to wilt, is older than a few days past the event, or even already dried, let me know and I will be more than willing to discuss some options with you after I see them and the shape they are in. Another option that I can do in these situations is to recreate your bouquet using fresh flowers, drying and pressing them and then framing them to resemble the original