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The Wedding Preservation Process: How It Works
Your Preservation Journey
At Honest Bloom Studio, we believe your flowers deserve to live far beyond the day they were carried. We preserve blooms from weddings, anniversaries, memorials, pet memorials, garden favorites, and other meaningful moments. We also specialize in Recreation Artwork, allowing us to create a Heirloom Keepsake from a cherished photograph. If you no longer have the original flowers, we can help source the same varieties and recreate the floral artwork from the moment you wish you could have saved.
Our approach is simple and thoughtful, shaped by a genuine love of flowers and a commitment to creating heirlooms that feel personal and accessible for every couple. Whether you choose an economy option or an elite design, there is a beautiful way to honor your story.
HOW IT WORKS:
Inquire → Book → Send → Preserve → Design → Receive
Our process is slow and intentional. First, reserve your date. After your special event, send or drop off your bouquet. We preserve and design your heirloom, then send you a layout proof for your review before finishing the framing. Your completed art piece will then be ready for pick-up or shipping. Read more about our Preservation Process Steps below.
TIMELINE:
Most pieces are completed within four to six months, with longer timelines during busy seasons. Each heirloom receives more than 25 hours of dedicated care and is a true investment in the beauty of your love story. Since each piece takes many hours to make, we accept only a limited number of bouquets each month, so be sure to reserve early. Read more about the slow and intentional art of preserving flowers below.
OPTIONS:
We offer a range of preservation options to suit every style and budget, from our occasional limited‑time Heirloom Bloom Offers to our full-frame packages. Our Elite Frames provide the highest heirloom quality with standard color correction and museum‑quality acrylic, while our Economy options offer a beautiful, budget‑friendly way to preserve your blooms. Choose from Standard frames with archival mat board and UV acrylic, modern Floating frames, or Shadowbox designs that showcase your flowers in their full three‑dimensional beauty. There is truly an option for every client, and we love working with you to create something meaningful.
Ready to preserve your special blooms? Let us help your memories bloom forever.
Event Inquiry
Did you know a flower lover is called an anthophile?
Anthos means “flower” in Greek, and phile means “lover” or “one who loves.” Together, anthophile describes someone who treasures the beauty and meaning of blooms.
If you’re dreaming of preserving your wedding flowers, reach out with your date so we can secure your spot on the calendar and begin creating your heirloom.
Event Inquiry
Book & Reservation Fee
Book & Reservation Fee
The first step in preserving your unique wedding flowers is to check if your date is available.
At Honest Bloom Studio, floral preservation is a slow and intentional art form. Each piece is created with deep care, time, and attention to detail, so we can only accept a limited number of preservation requests each month.
This allows us to
The first step in preserving your unique wedding flowers is to check if your date is available.
At Honest Bloom Studio, floral preservation is a slow and intentional art form. Each piece is created with deep care, time, and attention to detail, so we can only accept a limited number of preservation requests each month.
This allows us to honor your blooms with the detail and artistry they deserve. If you’re dreaming of turning your bouquet into a lasting heirloom, we encourage you to inquire early so we can reserve space around your special day.
We’re truly honored to be part of your story and can’t wait to hear about your celebration.
Let’s preserve something beautiful together.
Book & Reservation Fee
Book & Reservation Fee
Book & Reservation Fee
Your date is available, and we are so excited to begin this process with you!
You will receive an email shortly with everything you need to officially reserve your date. This email will include a secure link to pay your non‑refundable Reservation Fee, your agreement to review and sign, and a link to our Bridal Questionnaire.
The Bridal Ques
Your date is available, and we are so excited to begin this process with you!
You will receive an email shortly with everything you need to officially reserve your date. This email will include a secure link to pay your non‑refundable Reservation Fee, your agreement to review and sign, and a link to our Bridal Questionnaire.
The Bridal Questionnaire must be completed before or at the time of your flower drop‑off. It gathers important details about your event, bouquet, selected package, and design preferences so we can preserve your flowers with accuracy and intention.
Your date is officially reserved once your Reservation Fee has been paid and your signed agreement has been received.
We’re honored to be part of your celebration and can’t wait to begin crafting your floral heirloom.
Sending Flowers
Book & Reservation Fee
Preservation Process
Your beautiful day has come and gone, and now it’s time to get your flowers into our hands for preservation. The condition of your blooms when they arrive plays a significant role in the final result, so prompt and careful delivery is essential.
Please plan to deliver your flowers within 24–48 hours after your event, and no later than 4 da
Your beautiful day has come and gone, and now it’s time to get your flowers into our hands for preservation. The condition of your blooms when they arrive plays a significant role in the final result, so prompt and careful delivery is essential.
Please plan to deliver your flowers within 24–48 hours after your event, and no later than 4 days after.
You can:
Drop off at our farm/studio (details outlined in your contract)
Ship your flowers using our shipping instructions
Request pick-up within 30 miles of our farm (additional fee applies)
Caring for your blooms before delivery is key. Please visit our Shipping & Flower Care page for more details about your options and how to care for your flowers on your special day.
If you have any questions or need help coordinating your delivery, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Preservation Process
Preservation Process
Preservation Process
Each bouquet is carefully inspected upon arrival, and the healthiest blooms are selected for preservation. This is why we may need additional flowers for larger frames and designs.
Flowers are placed in handmade presses within 24 hours and receive daily attention during the first few weeks to ensure proper drying. If going with a shadow b
Each bouquet is carefully inspected upon arrival, and the healthiest blooms are selected for preservation. This is why we may need additional flowers for larger frames and designs.
Flowers are placed in handmade presses within 24 hours and receive daily attention during the first few weeks to ensure proper drying. If going with a shadow box, each flower is carefully selected for the best drying method.
Pressed flowers remain in the press for up to four months or until we are ready to start designing. If you're working with a tighter timeline, shadow box frames are a great option—dimensional flowers often require less drying time than pressed blooms.
Read more about the slow art of preservation, the hours it takes, and why your preservation art is an investment below.
Layout Approval
Preservation Process
Receiving Your Art
We begin designing your heirloom piece approximately 4-6 months after receiving your flowers.
Each preservation artwork takes several months to complete and includes more than 25 hours of hands-on pressing, drying, design, and gluing, where every bloom is thoughtfully placed.
Before finalizing, you’ll receive a layout to review and may req
We begin designing your heirloom piece approximately 4-6 months after receiving your flowers.
Each preservation artwork takes several months to complete and includes more than 25 hours of hands-on pressing, drying, design, and gluing, where every bloom is thoughtfully placed.
Before finalizing, you’ll receive a layout to review and may request up to two rounds of edits. Once approved, the design becomes permanent.
We preserve your blooms naturally, so some flowers may fade, deepen, or shift in tone and may continue to do so over time. This transformation is part of the beauty of preserving real flowers.
Note: Our Elite Frames come with museum-quality acrylic, color correction, and the highest level of preservation possible.
Receiving Your Art
Preservation Process
Receiving Your Art
This is the best part because your heirloom art is ready to come home to you.
Once your piece is complete, we’ll email you to confirm it’s ready. You’ll also be invoiced for any remaining balance, including tax & shipping.
Shipping is available at cost based on your location. We work with a trusted shipping partner to secure the best rates
This is the best part because your heirloom art is ready to come home to you.
Once your piece is complete, we’ll email you to confirm it’s ready. You’ll also be invoiced for any remaining balance, including tax & shipping.
Shipping is available at cost based on your location. We work with a trusted shipping partner to secure the best rates and ensure your artwork is handled with care.
If you're local, studio pick-up is always free, and we’d love to welcome you (or a loved one) in person. Just schedule a time, and we’ll have your piece(s) ready.
Whether shipped or picked up, we’re so excited for you to receive your preserved blooms and see the beautiful art they’ve become.
Preservation Hours Timeline:
THE SLOW ART OF FLOWER PRSERVATION:
Flower preservation is a slow, intentional art form. Each piece is unique, handmade, and requires many hours of delicate, detail‑focused work. Timelines vary by bouquet size and frame choice; this sample workflow shows the journey your heirloom will take.
The hours spent sourcing the highest‑quality frames, collaborating with women‑owned partners when possible, and handling administrative work aren’t included here, but understanding the process helps couples see the true value behind their investment. Once flowers are fully dried, they are safely stored until it is their time for reconstruction and design. Average turnaround is 4–6 months, with extended timelines during busy seasons.
WHY IT'S AN INVESTMENT:
Your bouquet is more than flowers—it’s a piece of your wedding day you can hold onto. Preservation transforms something fleeting into something lasting, for couples who want to honor their story, remember the beauty of their day, and create an heirloom to pass down. This work protects your blooms so they can be displayed and cherished for decades.
WHAT GOES INTO YOUR HEIRLOOM:
Each step requires time, skill, and careful attention:
- Pressing (3–6 hours): Flowers are prepared and pressed with close monitoring.
- Drying (6–8 weeks): Blooms dry slowly over several weeks, with materials changed daily.
- Reconstruction (2–8 hours): Pressed flowers are rebuilt as needed; color correction is applied when included.
- Designing (3–6 hours): Your layout is created based on size and style, and the proofing process happens here.
- Mounting (2–5 hours): Flowers are adhered in archival layers, allowing careful drying time between each.
- Framing (1–2 hours): Frames are sealed with attention to detail; Standard frames offer the highest archival protection.
If this feels like the right investment for your story, you’re welcome to inquire about your wedding date and begin the process of preserving your cherished blooms.
A Gift You’ll Treasure Long After the Wedding Day
Make Preservation Part of the Celebration
If wedding flower preservation is on your heart but not in your budget, we can help. Honest Bloom Studio offers personalized gift links that allow your loved ones to contribute toward your heirloom artwork.
It’s a beautiful and memorable way for guests to support something you will treasure forever, and we can even prepare a graphic or QR code for you to share with them.
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Honest Bloom Gift Cards
Give a heartfelt gift that helps a bride preserve her bouquet—and the memories it holds. Perfect for engagements, showers, or wedding day surprises. Gift cards start at $50 and are redeemable online or in person. A beautiful way to celebrate love in bloom.