Our Flower Preservation Process | Frame Your Flowers

A Keepsake From Your Special Day

Learn More About Our Professional Process

Your wedding bouquet is more than just a collection of flowers; it's a representation of the love and joy that blossomed on your big day. At Frame Your Flowers, we understand the sentimental value these blooms hold. That's why we offer professional drying and framing services, allowing you to transform your bouquet into a beautiful piece of art. Here's a glimpse into our process of drying and framing your wedding flowers.

Step 1: Post Wedding Day Dispatch

Following your special day, we ask you to send your fresh bouquet to us within 1-3 days. Located in the heart of the North West of England, we proudly serve brides and grooms from all across the UK. Whether you choose to drop off your flowers in person (we are located in Wigan, North West) or send your bouquet via courier, we follow meticulous guidelines to ensure the safe handling and framing of your cherished blooms. If you choose to post your bouquet to use we will send you a detailed packaging guide on how to package your blooms, or you have the option to purchase a packing kit directly from us.

Step 2: Drying

Upon receiving your fresh wedding bouquet, our skilled artisans delicately dry each flower, capturing the essence of your wedding bouquet in their most beautiful state. Our drying process is a blend of art and science. We carefully dry each flower to maintain its shape, colour, and texture.

Step 3: Custom Framing Options

Choose from our carefully crafted frame size options, including small and large sizes, each available in a variety of colours to suit your decor.

- Choose from our exclusive selection of bespoke luxury frames crafted by a local framing company. These frames are available in both small and large sizes, offering a professional and high-quality finish to complement your cherished memories. Handmade to order for each bride, these frames are available in rustic white, black, or natural wood options, adding a touch of elegance to your display.

Step 4: Arrangement

Once dried, We then artfully arrange and frame them in a way that reflects the unique style and vision of your original fresh bouquet. We take great care in recreating the composition, ensuring that every flower and leaf is perfectly positioned to capture the beauty of your wedding day.

Step 5: Timeframe and Delivery

Our process can take up to 20 weeks (or more during busy periods). Once your frame is ready, it will be promptly posted to you, or if you prefer, you can personally collect it during our workshop hours. We reserve the right to extend this lead time if required.

Other Important Details

Fresh Bouquet Care and Preparation:

- It's advisable to keep your bouquet in water, ideally on your wedding day and before dropping it off or sending it in the post to us. Keeping it away from direct sunlight and in a cool place ensures the best results during the drying process.

Note on Specific Flowers:

Please note that certain flowers may not dry well and may be removed from your bouquet, depending on how they have dried. This includes flowers like very open lilies, anthuriums, large chrysanthemum blooms, and succulents. Sunflowers and gerbera daisies may also lose their petals during the drying process, but we always do our best to preserve them intact for your frame.

Important Information:

- Due to the delicate nature of dried flowers, we recommend handling your frame with care. While every effort is made to secure the flowers within the frame, some natural shedding may occur over time.

- We do our utmost to create a stunning representation of your fresh wedding bouquet, but please understand that dried flowers will experience some changes in appearance, which is part of their natural beauty.

Drying and Flower Characteristics:

- While we take every effort to dry your flowers to the best of our ability, please be aware that some flowers may change in shape and colour during the drying process. This is a natural aspect of flower drying and often is a result of the condition and freshness of the flowers when they are received.

-It's also worth noting that your framed flowers may also gradually change and evolve in colour over time. This natural process adds a dynamic and ever-changing quality to your frame, making it even more special and unique.

- Fading over time is a natural characteristic of dried flowers, and as such the exact lifespan of the flowers cannot be predicted. To minimise any colour fading, it's essential to keep the frame dry and away from direct sunlight.

- Please note that we do not colour correct your flowers with paints or dyes. We believe in keeping them in their natural dried state to maintain their authenticity from your wedding day.

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Can I drop my bouquet off in person?

Yes we happily accept bouquet drop offs. Please send me a message to let us know what time you're planning to drop it off. I am based in Standish, Wigan. Your finished frame can also be collected in person during our workshop opening times.
How should I care for my bouquet before sending it to you?

For optimal drying results, maintaining the freshness of your bouquet is crucial. Keep your flowers in water, even on your wedding day. Ensure they're shielded from direct sunlight and stored in a cool place. Instead of tossing your main bouquet, consider throwing your bridesmaids' bouquet or request your florist to craft a special 'throwing bouquet.' This will help preserve your main bouquet's pristine condition.
Are there any flowers that can't be dried?

We make every effort to ensure the highest quality drying for all the flowers in your bouquet. However, it's important to note that some flowers don't dry as effectively as others. These flowers include lilies (with the exception of some cala lilies), very open peonies (closed and partially open peonies are usually suitable for drying), sunflowers, gerberas, and large chrysanthemums, which may experience petal loss during the drying process. If any issues arise with the flowers I receive, I will promptly get in touch with you to discuss potential solutions and alternatives.
Will my bouquet fade overtime?

It's worth noting that your framed flowers may gradually change and evolve in colour over time. This natural process adds a dynamic and ever-changing quality to your frame, making it even more special and unique. Fading over time is a natural characteristic of dried flowers, and as such the exact lifespan of this process cannot be predicted. To minimise any colour fading, it's essential to keep the frame dry and away from direct sunlight.
How do I care for my finished frame?

Due to the delicate nature of the dried flowers, we recommend handling your frame with care. While every effort is made to secure the flowers within the frame, some natural shedding may occur over time and during transit. Keep your flowers out of direct sunlight and away from any humidity.
How long does the process take?

Processing time can take up to 20 weeks or longer during busy seasons. We reserve the right to extend this time if required.