Why You Should Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet: Archiving Memories Forever

Imagine if your wedding bouquet could talk, what stories would it tell?

Wedding bouquet preservation has been around for centuries in many cultures and forms. The concept is simple, the flowers are pressed and/or dried and then turned into art. At Archive, we take a modern approach to preserving your special flowers. With attention to detail and conservation framing techniques, we create timeless pieces of art that will remain as treasured keepsakes for generations to come.

In this post, we’ll explore the emotional, aesthetic, and practical reasons why preserving your wedding bouquet is a must, told through the eyes of your flowers themselves.

From the moment the bouquet is handed to the bride, it becomes an important character in the story, sharing in the joy, tears, and laughter. As the bride walks down the aisle, her bouquet is by her side, soaking in the love and excitement that fills the air. Catching glimpses of loved ones, and getting a front row seat to the moment the groom lays eyes on what the rest of his life looks like. When you invest in wedding bouquet preservation you are allowing your flowers to continue to tell their story. Every glance at your preserved flowers will bring back the feelings of that special day. Not only is it a work of art, but it is like a diary entry written in petals.

Preserved, your bouquet can continue to share in your joys, tears, and laughter. Whether in a shadow box or frame, your flowers not only tell the story of your love, but will adorn your home with its everlasting beauty. Imagine your bouquet, the one that shared your biggest day with you, now a centerpiece of your living room, continuing to share all of your moments- big and small. From family dinners, to game nights, to sleepless nights, to celebrations  and every moment in between. Your flowers will remember it all and stand as a lasting tribute to your love and life.

Your bouquet complimented your wedding dress and your venue and with our customization options your preserved flowers can complement your home decor and personal style. Your bouquet will continue to tell the story of YOU.

Whether it’s a pressed flower frame, a dried flower shadow box, or an embroidered bouquet, your bouquet continues its role in adding beauty to your life. Choose what speaks to you like an ornate frame or perhaps a mid century modern design with clean lines and you will amplify the beauty of your preservation.

Fresh flowers wilt and decay but your preserved flowers will remain intact, along with the memories it represents.

Preserving your bouquet is not just about keeping flowers; it’s about saving a piece of your personal history.

A preserved bouquet can be handed down as a cherished heirloom, its story growing more beautiful with each generation. When we are no longer here to tell the stories, our flowers will be.

From the moment we receive your bouquet it starts a new chapter in its story. A period of transformation must take place to turn your fresh flowers into a timeless piece of art.

We carefully press, dry, design, and frame your flowers petal by petal. This process is lengthy but consider this your story being handwritten in permanent ink.

At Archive, we have dedicated years to practicing many methods of preservation. We have developed a sort of intuition on how to press each particular flower, taking into consideration not only its type but its color and current condition. This is something that cannot be learned overnight and for this reason we will always recommend choosing a professional to preserve your special event flowers. Additionally, we have researched and implemented methods of conservation framing that many flower preservationists do not include in their framework. When choosing Archive you can be confident in the quality of your preservation, a confidence that just cannot be achieved in a DIY experiment.

Your flowers have always cared for you so please be sure to continue to care for them. Although they are very low maintenance you will want to keep them out of direct sunlight and out of areas with high heat and humidity. You can easily clean the glass with a dry microfiber towel. These simple steps will help ensure their longevity.

At Archive, we believe your flower’s story does not have to end after the wedding. When you choose to preserve your bouquet you are allowing the story to continue to be written and preserved. Your preservation piece is not only a part of your personal history but a beautiful and timeless piece of art that can be passed down for generations to come. Don’t let your flower’s story end. Preserve it and let it continue to share your memories for years to come.