I wouldnt be able to find a safe large enough to protect all the boxes i hold them in. I cried a lot when i realised too late that my wedding bouquet had been forgotten in the hotel. Then i smiled when Adel told me he still had his buttonflower which was made from the same flowers as my bouquet. It would, and will, serve the same purpose. My sister then wisely pointed out that had she presented me with an identical bouquet and told me it was mine that i would have been happy.
Sentimental objects are ones that induce memories.
Although i may be able to recall some special moments without these objects they work as a visual aid when telling stories to others. One day i would like to show our children these flowers and tell them that these are the flowers we held on our wedding day. They'll smile because they'll be able to see our happiness through these flowers. There are also many memories that would fade into non-existence if it weren't for the objects that tie us to them. I've laughed and cried and shared them with friends who share the memories.