Perhaps you have always dreamed of preserving your wedding bouquet, or maybe you’ve just discovered the possibility. Either way, Element Preservation exists to help you keep your most important memories alive through floral pieces of art! Are you going with a specific style? Want to know more about our functional resin options? Feel worried about how your flowers will press? We’re with you through each step of the preservation process– to answer your questions, share important facts about the nature of pressed florals, and to create beautiful designs for you to love for a lifetime. 

From the very beginning of the process (yes, even before your wedding day!), all the way up until your preserved bouquet is back in your hands, the Element team is happy to offer you guidance, suggestions, and insider tips as your flowers move through our studio and back into your hands!

If you’re at the beginning stages of your bouquet preservation journey, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to learn 5 helpful tips you should know before preserving your florals. 

We get it, wedding planning is quite possibly one of the most stressful (yet joyful!) periods of your life. A large majority of our team has been through it, so trust us when we say we understand. To make the preservation process easiest for you, we recommend couples place their order up to 6 months in advance before the big day. 

No sweat if you order the week before your wedding, or even the day after - we will never require a reservation to place your order (so long as we receive your bouquet within 5 business days after your wedding!). Simply browse through our custom preservation offerings, add items to your cart, and check-out. It’s as easy as that! And if you’re still unsure…

Our expert client relations team is here for you! Schedule a complimentary in-person or virtual consultation to help guide you through the process, discuss which preservation items would work best for your bouquet, and answer any questions you may have. You’ll get to look at examples of real flowers in frames and resin pieces, check out all of the possible additions you can add to your bouquet artwork, and learn more about our process. Curious about the difference between Burst and Field styles? Unsure of how a white rose will age? During a consultation, you’ll get all of that information with visual examples. 

Looking for involvement throughout every step, even down to creative control in your preservation piece? You’re in luck! The Peony (Proofing) Experience encompasses that and more. Along with a pre-wedding consultation, you’ll also receive a one-on-one design session with our design team, and the ability to receive and edit up to five proofs of your designs. The Peony (Proofing) Experience truly allows you to become part of the design process, adding an even more personal touch to your sentimental floral artworks. 

If you’re undecided between choosing a custom frame or resin keepsake for your bouquet preservation, here’s a helpful hint: You can have both! Either select preservation pieces à la carte or choose from our curated selection of packages to make the most of your preserved florals. Our bundles help you to save a bit and provide endless options for styling your home with pieces of floral ephemera. 

We recently had a post covering pressed flower pieces and accessories that pair up perfectly with each other, which you can check out here to get some inspiration and start thinking about how you’ll pair your products. 

Overnight shipping is your best friend when it comes to sending in your fresh bouquet. Make sure to follow our detailed shipping instructions when sending out your flowers. While you wait to either ship or drop off your florals it’s best practice to keep your flowers in the freshest condition possible. You can do this by:

• Keeping your stems in fresh water 

• Keeping your flowers in a cool, dark area (no sunlight, please!)

• If you’re able, store your flowers in the fridge, but be sure to not let your flowers get frosty or water-logged, checking in on it a couple times a day to rotate and change out the water. 

If you feel concerned about how your flowers will hold up before they make it to us, consider adding Flower Insurance to your order, which will allow our team to pull matching florals from our inventory to add to your frame or resin pieces.

Element’s Pro-Tip: Check out our Pre-Paid Shipping Labels, which is flat-rate shipping label perfect for getting your florals to us from far away. We take bouquets from anywhere in the country, and that’s a lot of ground for your flowers to cover! Our shipping label will assist you in getting the flowers to our Easton, PA location with greater speed, ensuring they will be all the more beautiful once pressed and laid into your designs. 

You did it! You had your consultation, you sent in your bouquet successfully, now what? Send us photos from your big day! When you send us photos featuring your bouquet from your wedding day, our design team will reference them as they craft your order. Send your photos to us at hello@elementdesign.com or as you place your order with us. 

This ensures that your preservation piece(s) will resemble your bouquet as close as possible. As an added bonus, when you send us your wedding photos, you increase your chances of being featured on our social media. Double win!

Following these tips will ensure a smooth process for your bouquet preservation experience. Remember, our team is there for you every step of the way! Still have questions that we didn’t cover? Reach out to us via email at hello@elementdesign.com, drop us a DM, or call us during our business hours to receive answers to your questions. We can’t wait to see your gorgeous bouquets, and turn them into something to last a lifetime!