How to preserve your wedding flowers after your wedding
How to Preserve Your Wedding Flowers: Beautiful & Lasting Methods
Your wedding flowers are an important part of your big day. They help set the tone you’ve dreamed of, and they’re a visual reflection of your personality as a couple.
On top of that, wedding flowers can be a significant investment. So it's completely understandable that many couples want to make sure their flowers last as long as possible—maybe even forever. Fortunately, there are several ways to preserve your wedding bouquet and arrangements that suit different budgets and preferences.
1. Everlasting Flowers & Silk Flowers
The surest way to make your flowers last forever is to choose flowers that don’t wilt at all—like silk or artificial flowers. At Bloomster Flowers, we use high-quality silk flowers to create beautiful, realistic wedding flowers that last far beyond your wedding day.
That means more than one couple can enjoy them through our wedding flower rental service or, if you choose to buy them, you can take them home as a lasting keepsake. A bridal bouquet that plays such a big role on your day can become a beautiful piece of home décor, reminding you daily of your love story.
If that sounds interesting, have a look at our collection of wedding flowers here. If you would like to bring the flowers home forever, then just let us know when you're booking to receive a purchase price. While we primarily offer rental services, whenever possible, we do our best to accommodate couples who want to keep certain pieces, such as the bridal bouquet or groom’s boutonniere.
2. Dried Flowers
Drying is a classic and widely used method of preserving wedding flowers. You can dry entire bouquets or individual blooms like boutonnieres. It works especially well for flowers like lavender, eucalyptus, and baby’s breath.
The flowers will shrink slightly, and the colors may fade a little—but the shape can still be preserved quite well. With proper care, dried wedding flowers can last 1–3 years. Dried flowers are a popular choice for couples who want a more rustic or natural look that continues after the wedding.
3. Pressed Flowers
Pressing flowers is a more artistic way to preserve them—ideal for turning them into framed art, scrapbooks, or even thank-you cards. This method works best for small, flat flowers and is better suited for individual blooms than full bouquets.
It’s a lovely way to keep part of your bridal bouquet in a personal, handmade form.
4. Professional Preservation
There are also professional preservation treatments available, such as resin (epoxy) casting or freeze-drying. These methods are usually more expensive and require an experienced specialist to ensure good results.
Unlike the DIY options above, these methods can’t easily be done at home. But if you’re looking to preserve your wedding flowers in their original shape for many years to come, this is a great option to explore.