How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

kptoys Posted: May 25, 2004 02:55 PM

How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

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Anniegrl Posted: May 25, 2004 03:37 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

Heller and Reid is doing mine. It's SUPER expensive though. It almost makes me sick to think how much money I'm spending to preserve my bouquet, but I love flowers! I just had to preserve my bouquet.

You can also just hang your bouquet upside-down and let it dry.

HearzBellz Posted: May 25, 2004 03:38 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

I chose option 2........ then I sprayed it with hair spray (check the hsir spray on a piece of white paper first to make sure it ddoesn't yellow when it dries.) then I placed it in a shadow box that I got from Michaels. It cost me about $75, but my bo-k was huge. I put my invitation in there too!

Scoop Posted: May 25, 2004 03:40 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

I preserved mine and used Forever in Bloom. They did a great job.

tracyg Posted: May 25, 2004 03:40 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

i did the same as HearzBellz but didn't put in shadowbox yet, but i plan to.

Chloegirl Posted: May 25, 2004 04:20 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

I let mine dry....it didnt wilt or anything but it was all white, ivory and blush and now it all just looks brownish and dead I also had peonies in mine and they dont dry very well...I didnt think about preserving it...I guess I will always have my pictures.

luvsun27 Posted: May 25, 2004 05:28 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

I am using Keepsake Floral...they are expensive also...but it's something I really wanted. I don't have it back yet, so no pics...but I will post when I get it.

070502 Posted: May 25, 2004 09:52 PM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

I used silks!

jar823 Posted: May 26, 2004 10:37 AM

Re: How do I preserve my bo-k??? - NM

I think if you want to preserve your bouquet, you have to send it to the company right away. And it is extremely expensive.

I just hung mine upside down. Sofar it is keeping the color and integrity, but I think the best preservation of your flowers, is in the pictures of course.

I like the idea of the shadow box from michaels, if it dries nicely, I may purchase one of those.