Creative Ways to Preserve Your Event Flowers
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At BW Studio + Events, we believe your memories should last a lifetime, just like your carefully chosen blooms. Bid farewell to the notion of parting ways with your wedding bouquet, boutonniere, or floral centerpieces. Why not preserve those beautiful flowers that played a role in your special day? We understand the meticulous planning that goes into selecting each bloom and the importance of choosing the perfect florist. It's only natural to want to hold onto these memories forever.
Preserving your wedding flowers can be a thoughtful process that requires a bit more planning, but the results are undoubtedly worth it. Discover some of our favorite flower preservation ideas by reading below, and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest. Let's ensure your wedding blooms become timeless keepsakes!
JEWELRY
Imagine transforming your wedding flowers into timeless jewelry! Crafting jewelry from your wedding blooms is a beautiful way to immortalize the memories of your special day into something you can wear again and again. There are various types of jewelry to explore for this purpose.
Resin Jewelry
Resin jewelry offers a unique method by encapsulating real flowers or pieces of flower petals within clear resin. The possibilities are extensive, depending on the molds available to the artist(s) creating the piece.
Beaded Jewelry
Beaded jewelry, on the other hand, utilizes dried flowers to craft beads and charms in diverse shapes. Various drying methods are employed, including a freeze-dried floral jewelry technique.
When contemplating the preservation of your wedding flowers into jewelry, it's crucial to engage with an experienced jewelry maker and flower preserver. This ensures both the longevity and quality of your cherished jewelry pieces. Among our preferred choices for wedding flower preservation jewelry are earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, tie clips, and cufflinks. Each piece carries the essence of your special day, allowing you to wear your memories with elegance and style.
Check out these fantastic companies:
Chicago Flower Preservation - Jewelry
More Flower Preservation - Jewelry
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HOME DECOR
We have tons of ideas for preserving your flowers for home display! There’s something very special about walking into your home and being reminded of your big day. Whether you are into wall decor or a simple desk trinket, there’s something out there for you. Consider the following:
Pressed Flower Art
Pressed flower art can be framed and hung up in any room in your house. This process involves carefully pressing the flowers to retain their form and color. Once dried, these pressed blossoms are arranged in a frame or encased in glass. The result is not only a visually captivating piece of decor but also a tangible representation of the love and joy that surrounded your wedding day. Displaying these preserved flowers in your home adds a touch of romance and nostalgia to any living space.
Dried Floral Terrarium
Transforming your wedding flowers into a dried floral terrarium is another charming and creative way to display your special day in your home. By carefully drying and preserving each bloom, the flowers maintain their unique shapes and vibrant colors. These dried blossoms can then be arranged in a terrarium. The terrarium not only captures the beauty of the individual flowers but also serves as a symbolic representation of the enduring nature of your commitment as time passes by.
Resin Art
Preserving your wedding bouquet in resin art offers a contemporary way to keep the beauty of your blooms at home. This process involves carefully encasing the flowers in clear resin, creating an object that captures each blossom's essence. Resin art can take various forms: a paperweight, ring stand, or tabletop decoration; a resin-coated tray for both function and decoration; a resin-filled frame or custom coasters seamlessly blending flower beauty with modern resin aesthetics. The choice of resin art style depends on personal preference and the desired visual impact, offering a unique and striking way to celebrate the everlasting beauty of your love, whether as a bold statement piece or a subtle integration into everyday items.
Check out these companies:
Pressed Flower Preservation
Dried Flower Terrarium
Resin Flower Preservation
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KEEPSAKES + OTHER GIFTABLE ITEMS
Still searching for a way to preserve your event flowers and want to find a unique, outside of the box idea, look no further. There is an option for every design aesthetic! These preservation ideas not only extend the lifespan of your flowers but also offer ways to weave the memories of your special day into your everyday life. Don’t forget about your beloved friends and family that celebrated with you! They would love a small keepsake gift with your wedding flowers as a memento of your big day. Check out these fun ideas:
STILL NEED MORE IDEAS
If you are anything like us, you want to hold on to the details of your wedding day or event forever. There are more ways to hold onto your flowers without preserving the actual flowers or petals!
Check out these ideas:
Custom painted sneakers with your wedding bouquet or flowers
Tattoo of bouquet or arrangement
Fine custom jewelry made in the shape of your flower(s)
Embroidered keychain of your flowers
Watercolor Painting of your wedding bouquet
Illustration of your wedding flowers
PARTING THOUGHTS
We know that you can’t preserve every single bloom at your wedding or event day. But you can make sure each and every flower doesn’t end up in the trash. Here are some pro tips as you’re planning!
PRO TIPS
First, make sure to let your planner know which bouquets/arrangements you need for your preservation needs.
Then, offer your guests to take home any arrangements that are left over. Make sure to let them know if they can take the vases or if the florist/vendor needs them back. You can have the DJ make this announcement at the end of the night.
Lastly, you can donate your leftover flowers to a local nursing home or somewhere similar.
Consider Bloom n’ Toss who captures the power of repurposing healthy flowers and plants by rescuing them and placing them into the hands of the elderly, the visually impaired, the sick, the cognitive and physically disabled, veterans, those in hospice and many other groups —spreading joy and elevating the spirits of thousands of deserving people.
Blog post written by: Elly Billings
Elly has a love for all things crafting, so we knew she would love writing this blog post for our readers! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss more ideas!