 How to Preserve Your Bridal Bouquet Important Notes: -
1. If you are going to dry your own bridal bouquet, it is to remember that in order to keep the colours vibrant, you must dry your bridal bouquet as fast as you can. To get the best result it is a good idea to dry your
bridal bouquet the day after your wedding.
2. The more heat you apply, the more shrinkage will occur.
Here is the do it yourself way of preserving your bridal bouquet:-
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Supplies Needed
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- Silica Gel (available at craft/art supply stores) |
- Can Of Clear Acrylic Spray |
- Hot Glue Gun |
- Shadow Box (available at craft/art/framing stores) |
- Background Mat or Fabric |
- Soft Bristle Artist Brush |
- Your Bridal Bouquet (cut off flower leaving approx. 1-2" stem) |
- Wedding Announcement/Photo (optional) | |
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DIY Bridal Bouquet Preservation Instructions
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Step 1 - Cover the bottom of an airtight container with 1" (2.5cm) Silica Gel. |
Step 2 - Place flowers face up so they are not touching
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Step 3 - Completely cover flowers with Silica Gel
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Step 4 - Seal with lid or Saran wrap. Leave undisturbed for 5-7 days
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Step 5 - Gently pour off Silica Gel and using a brush, dust off any remaining Silica
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Step 6 - Spray with acrylic to help seal in color and resist breakage. Let dry
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Step 7 - Glue mat or fabric to backboard of shadow box
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Step 8 - Glue flowers to mat/fabric. Be creative! You can arrange the flowers as you’d like, insert a photo,
wedding invitation or announcement, etc.
TIP:- Choosing Your Bridal Bouquet Profile
If you are selecting a wall display you need to determine how you want to view your flowers. Do you prefer a "top view" or a "side view" . See the examples below. If you had a cascading bouquet or your flowers were in a bouquet holder
TIP:- Do You Want to Add a Photo or Invitation?
If you a photo or copy of your wedding invitation to your preserved flower display you need to decide if you would like flowers from your bouquet to be arranged around the items, or if you want your bridal bouquet to remain as it was. Please keep in mind that adding additional items may require a larger display. |
Article Submited by J. Westwood, London
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