How it works
So what’s involved in flower preservation? The entire process can take from 5-8 months from receiving your flowers, here’s a little breakdown of what’s involved.
Request your date
In order to check if I’m available for your big day please fill in my enquiry form (orders are currently closed). If your date is available I’ll send over a contract and invoice, a 50% deposit is due up front with the remainder due after the flowers are dropped off.
I suggest booking at least 1-2 months in advance to secure your spot, earlier if your wedding is in the busy summer months as they tend to book out quicker.
Has your wedding passed and you just discovered floral preservation? Don’t fret, it happens! Please still fill in the enquiry form and I’ll get back to you promptly.
Receiving your flowers
So that I can preserve your flowers while they’re looking their very best I ask that I receive them within 24-48 hours of your event where possible. Have a look at my drop off options here.
If your wedding has already passed and you no longer have your flowers a recreation is a common option my couples take up. The same flowers from your original bouquet are re-purchased and we bring your bouquet back to life.
Drying your blooms
Once your flowers are safely in my hands I tidy them up and preserve them in silica. This drying technique allows the flowers to retain much of their natural shape and most of their colour, note that some flowers will dry darker.
They’ll stay tucked away for a few weeks depending on the density of your flowers. It’s important your flowers are 100% dry before setting them in resin otherwise they will eventually rot.
Designing your arrangement
Once I remove your flowers from the silica they are so fragile, great care is taken to ensure they aren’t damaged.
I carefully mock up a design for you to review based on your response to my design questionnaire. I’ll send the design to you for approval before pouring begins.
Pouring resin
The process of pouring your piece is slow and meticulous. I pour my resin in layers, each needing 24 hours to cure. This ensures your flowers aren’t burnt or damaged in the process and prevents excessive bubbles.
It’s important to be aware that at this stage we may start to see bruising on your flowers which usually shows up as clear or translucent spots on the petals. This is totally out of my control and not something I can prevent or predict, bruising occurs from handling while the flowers are alive.
Finishing your piece
Once your piece is fully cured it’s time to remove it from the mould and start the sanding and polishing process. Then it’s time to take some photos before packaging it up, ready for you to display in your home.