Your wedding bouquet is more than just a beautiful arrangement of blooms—it’s a symbol of love, joy, and the start of a new chapter. After the confetti settles and the last dance is over, many brides are left wondering: What should I do with my wedding bouquet? Don’t toss it or leave it to wilt in a vase. There are meaningful, creative ways to keep your flowers—and your memories—alive forever.
In this guide, we’ll explore the best ways to preserve your bouquet after the big day, from simple DIY methods to professional flower preservation services that turn your blooms into lifelong keepsakes.
Your wedding flowers are a unique and deeply personal part of your celebration. Preserving them allows you to:
Instead of watching your bouquet wilt, you can treasure it forever with the right preservation method.
Resin is one of the most modern and long-lasting methods. Your bouquet can be transformed into elegant décor pieces like:
Professional preservationists carefully dry and arrange your flowers in crystal-clear resin, locking in their colour and shape beautifully. This method is ideal if you’re looking for something truly artistic and unique.
Bonus Tip: Resin keepsakes make wonderful gifts for your partner, parents, or bridal party!
Pressing is a traditional method, perfect for brides who love a vintage aesthetic. Pressed flowers can be used to:
While it’s possible to press flowers at home, a professional can ensure they retain colour and shape.
This is the simplest at-home method. Hang your bouquet upside down in a dry, dark area for a few weeks. Once dried, it can be:
Note: Air-dried flowers can become brittle and may lose some vibrancy, but they still hold sentimental value.
This method maintains your bouquet’s original shape and colour better than air drying. It’s more expensive and requires a specialist, but the results are stunning. Ideal if you want your bouquet to look as fresh as it did on your wedding day.
Imagine wearing your wedding bouquet every day. With services like resin jewellery preservation, you can encapsulate petals into pendants, rings, or beads. It’s a subtle, elegant way to carry your wedding memories with you wherever you go.
Timing is everything. The sooner you decide what to do, the better. Ideally:
Freshness is key to successful preservation, especially for resin or freeze-drying.
Preserved flowers aren’t just for you. Consider gifting a piece of your bouquet to:
It’s a heartfelt way to thank those who made your day extra special.
You might be tempted to preserve your bouquet yourself. And while DIY methods like pressing and air drying are great for crafty brides, resin and freeze drying are best left to professionals. They require skill, experience, and the right equipment to ensure your flowers last.
Professional services offer:
- Expert flower handling and drying
- Custom keepsake design
- Long-lasting, quality results
Your bouquet deserves more than a slow fade in a dusty vase. Whether you choose a resin heart, a framed flower display, or a wearable keepsake, preserving your bouquet is the perfect way to keep a piece of your wedding close forever.
Ready to preserve your wedding flowers? At Sals Forever Flowers, we turn bouquets into timeless keepsakes that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Explore our resin flower preservation services today and give your bouquet the second life it deserves.
