What to do With Your Wedding Flowers After the Big Day
During your wedding planning journey, you invest a large amount of time, effort, and money into bringing your floral vision to life—with the help of your florist of course. And the thought of those stunning arrangements only lasting one day is absolutely devastating. But, if preserved in the right way, you can turn your wedding flowers into timeless keepsakes that’ll last long beyond your wedding day.
Not exactly sure what your post-wedding options are when it comes to your floral arrangements? We’re here to help. From hang-drying your bouquet to having your florals professionally pressed, there are a variety of ways to preserve your wedding flowers after the big day. Here are a few of our favorite methods to consider.
1. Have Your Wedding Flowers Pressed
If you’re looking to turn your wedding flowers into an art piece that can be incorporated into your home decor, listen up. Pressing your bouquet is the way to go. This preservation method typically involves flattening each petal from your bouquet onto a 2D surface—many recreating the look of your bouquet.
Though this can be a fun DIY project to try at home, if you’ve never done it before we’d recommend reaching out to a professional. And lucky for you there are a variety of companies that provide pressing services at affordable prices, making the beauty of pressed flowers available to every couple regardless of their budget.
2. Hang Dry Your Bouquet
This budget-friendly method is perfect for those that want to preserve their florals without breaking the bank. Hang-drying your bouquet is a straightforward and simple DIY project that requires very few steps. All you have to do is hang your flowers upside down for up to four weeks in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated space.
This method works best with sturdy flowers and, if done correctly, makes for a stunning statement decor piece in your home that’s sure to last.
3. Preserve Your Wedding Flowers in Resin
Resin is a liquid substance that hardens into a tough plastic, and preserving your florals in this material is a stunning way to preserve your flowers. Plus, unlike pressing or hang-drying your flowers, this method preserves the vibrant colors of your wedding flowers. Using resin keeps your flowers looking the same as they did when you walked down the aisle, freezing them in time.
The best part? There are dozens of techniques when it comes to preserving florals in resin. But, some of our favorites include creating a resin cake stand, paperweight, coasters, candle holders, etc.
4. Create Flower Petal Jewelry
Transform the petals from your wedding day floral arrangements into stunning floral jewelry pieces like earrings, necklaces, or even bracelets. These delicate blooms deserve to be cherished in a way that can be appreciated daily. And if you’re not looking to incorporate your wedding florals into your home decor, jewelry is the next best thing.
This preservation option allows you to rock an unlike-any-other jewelry piece while carrying a piece of your love story wherever you go. Every time you wear this precious jewelry, you'll be reminded of that oh-so-special day.
5. Donate Your Wedding Flowers
Odds are you won’t be able to preserve every floral arrangement from your big day—that would be a lot. But that doesn’t mean those extra flowers have to go to waste. While I may be a little biased as a florist myself, I believe there is no gift quite like a bouquet of flowers. They’re guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face. And if you want to make your wedding flowers the gift that keeps giving, consider donating your floral arrangements.
You can send them home with your loved ones at the end of the night or donate them to a local hospital or nursing home. Keep in mind this method does take a little extra planning ahead of time, but would be well worth it.
At Hignight's, we create arrangements that speak for themselves—on your wedding day and beyond. This is the case for those wanting to pull off lush, vibrant florals for spring or those dreaming of moody arrangements that boost the ambiance of fall. Either way, we’re here to help you create stunning arrangements that are worthy of preserving. And if you’re ready to kickstart the floral planning process, click here to fill out a consultation, and let’s talk wedding details.
