Wedding florals can be a big investment, but they also add so much beauty to your wedding day. Still, it hurts to watch those gorgeous arrangements wither and ultimately get tossed out. Did you know you can actually preserve your wedding bouquet or flowers into pressed flowers that last a lifetime? There are many professional floral preservationists that create unique art pieces by carefully pressing your blooms to be framed or cast in a clear resin.
You could certainly try to DIY your pressed wedding flowers, but there are a few reasons we’d recommend working with an expert:
- Your at-home pressed flowers aren’t likely to last. Floral preservationists use advanced techniques to be sure your preserved flowers can hold up forever.
- You really need to understand the structure of each type of flower to decide on the best approach. Should you press the entire bloom or break down into individual petals?
- Different flowers experience interesting color changes during the drying process. Professionals use chemicals (that can be dangerous to use at home) to enhance the colors.
Below, we’re sharing some of the top Floral Preservation Companies in San Antonio!
Pressed Petals TX
Kirstin is an experienced floral preservationist located in San Antonio. She specializes in creating beautiful framed pressed flower arrangements from bouquets, but she also creates smaller frames & ornaments from boutonnieres and corsages. She is passionate about quality in her work, so she goes above and beyond to use preservation techniques that will best serve your specific flowers. Pressed Petals TX is located in San Antonio, but can ship pieces all over the US. The key to the process is ensuring that your flowers are delivered to her workshop within 3 days of your wedding. You can reserve your spot in advance of your wedding by paying for just the cost of the frame.
It’s important to plan ahead for your wedding bouquet preservation. Most companies need to receive your flowers within a few days of your wedding and then have limited availability for each wedding date. Be sure to reach out to your preservationist well before your wedding day to make a plan. You don’t want to have that “aha” moment while you are busy enjoying your honeymoon.
Wedding flower preservation can take up to 3 months, but we know it will be worth the wait when you find the perfect spot to display your unique art piece in your home!
