In the 1600's flowers were preserved between layers of sand while the Victorians pressed the flowers between the pages of heavy books. In all cases, the idea is to allow you to preserve your bouquet forever as a beautiful reminder of your wedding day. Qualified florists gently separate each flower and leaf before drying. They then recreate the beauty of your bouquet in a portrait inside a frame. The bouquet can either be pressed or shaped into a stunning three-dimensional portrait.
Some flowers are easier to preserve than others, such as roses, orchids, lilies and irises.
However, if you advise your florist that you want to preserve your bouquet, this can be taken into account from the start. Why not have your marriage certificate or vows or a beautiful picture of the two of you combined with your bouquet to make a stunning work of art. All rights reserved.