Anyone considering preserving their bouquet or have done it already? Do you think its worth the money?
KerriJohnS
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yes and yes
he gives me butterflies
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i was actually thinking about getting my bo-k dipped in wax. it is very expensive but so worth it.
nraboni
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Is this something your Florist can do? Are there other ways aside from having it dipped in wax?
little34
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Yes and Yes...I have two companies I am looking in to..someone I work with did it with her BK and she brought it in for me to see and it was stunning!!!!
nraboni
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Posted by little34
Yes and Yes...I have two companies I am looking in to..someone I work with did it with her BK and she brought it in for me to see and it was stunning!!!!
How much does dipping it in wax generally cost?
little34
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She didn't do the dipping....but I would imagine the wax preservation is much more than the shadow box preservation where they just dry out the flowers.
Ann 52409
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Im doing this... never heard of wax. I'm deciding between keepsake and vincenza
MrsDtoBe09
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Posted by little34
She didn't do the dipping....but I would imagine the wax preservation is much more than the shadow box preservation where they just dry out the flowers.
To my understanding they dont just 'dry' them out I think they take them apart and preserve them and then put them back together. Its but seems like its a lot of work to do so its probably worth it!
littlepixie12
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Its really expensive but I think I want to do it
JamieAnt06202009
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Does anyone know how much either method approximately costs?
mcbride62009
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yeah I would like to know a well...
nraboni
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me too!!
little34
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Posted by MrsDtoBe09
Posted by little34
She didn't do the dipping....but I would imagine the wax preservation is much more than the shadow box preservation where they just dry out the flowers.
To my understanding they dont just 'dry' them out I think they take them apart and preserve them and then put them back together. Its but seems like its a lot of work to do so its probably worth it!
Yeah...they do totally take a part the BK and put each individual bloom into some machine that takes all of the water out of it while also preserving the color and integrity of it.... you also have to prepare this before your wedding...they send you a special box to mail the BK in and they give you directions on how to take care of the BK in case you can't send it out immediately.
little34
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here are some prices from one company: (i dont think its too bad) Shadowbox sizes and prices 5x7 $165 4x12 $170 8x10 $279 9x12 $365 10x10 $392 12x12 $452 11x14 $466 12x16 $498 14x14 $515 15x18 $542 16x20 $575 20x24 $688
This may be a stupid question but, how do you know what size you'll need?
little34
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This may be a stupid question but, how do you know what size you'll need?
I think that if you wanted something smaller they take your BK apart and make a smaller version of it... you can measure.
sharvin09
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My BM a former 08er did this and it came out beautiful. It was a little pricey but they did such a wonderful job. She used Keepsake Floral and was very happy. You do have to set this up in advance bc they send you a box that you put your flowers in and ship out as soon as the wedding is over.
