Nearly fell off my chair finding out!!! Update with interesting site!!!!!!!!!!

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 05:38 PM

Nearly fell off my chair finding out!!! Update with interesting site!!!!!!!!!!

The cost of bridal bouquet preservation!!!!!!!!!!!
The cheapest I saw was $375, but I saw some costing over $700!!!!!!! What justifies these high prices? Anyone know? Mary MOB

Check www.ehow.com and search Preserving Wedding Bouquets

angl2001 Posted: Dec 17, 2007 05:46 PM

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crazyyyyyyyyyy

Kimbalina Posted: Dec 17, 2007 05:46 PM

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ohhhhh my!

I didnt know that. I never thought about doing this.

jonsgirl04 Posted: Dec 17, 2007 05:47 PM

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That is soo crazy!!!!!

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 05:51 PM

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A gal on BHB, posted about it, and since I thought it a neat idea, I googled and looked at several companies that do it. The prices were shocking, and disappointing!!! But perhaps there's a good reason??? Mary MOB

zoe282 Posted: Dec 17, 2007 05:52 PM

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Wow who knew! i wanted to do it but no way if it costs that much. I'll hang my flowers upside down in my closet! lol

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 06:02 PM

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Posted by zoe282

Wow who knew! i wanted to do it but no way if it costs that much. I'll hang my flowers upside down in my closet! lol

Just what I was thinking, Jennifer!!! But, maybe I'll check around here, in Lancaster Co. Might be cheaper. Mary MOB

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Dec 17, 2007 07:21 PM

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Mary, try a crafts/fabric store. I think there's some sort of spray you can get to preserve plants. (I saw it on an episode of project runway, when they had to use plants to design a dress).

mathteach Posted: Dec 17, 2007 07:22 PM

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Posted by MAY24BRIDE

Mary, try a crafts/fabric store. I think there's some sort of spray you can get to preserve plants. (I saw it on an episode of project runway, when they had to use plants to design a dress).

Isn't Bravo the best? Good luck Mary!

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 08:31 PM

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Posted by MAY24BRIDE

Mary, try a crafts/fabric store. I think there's some sort of spray you can get to preserve plants. (I saw it on an episode of project runway, when they had to use plants to design a dress).

I didn't know that!!!! Thanks!!!!! Mary MOB

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 08:33 PM

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Posted by mathteach

Posted by MAY24BRIDE

Mary, try a crafts/fabric store. I think there's some sort of spray you can get to preserve plants. (I saw it on an episode of project runway, when they had to use plants to design a dress).

Isn't Bravo the best? Good luck Mary!

Thanks Christine!!! Mary MOB

nifheim Posted: Dec 17, 2007 08:38 PM

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i think the main reason is because they basically undo your entire bq and dry it sep. then hand colorize them so they stay the actual color and then reassemble it. Its actually a lot of work involved but yes i agree PRICEY - but i am trying my hardest to save up $400.00 so i can get it done but fh may not let me!

Annoulak Posted: Dec 17, 2007 08:39 PM

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If I remember that episode of Project Runway correctly, I think it works on leaves...don't know about flower petals, especially flower petals that are more delicate.

But it's worth looking into...Mary, if you look into this, can you please let us know?

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 08:42 PM

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Posted by Annoulak

If I remember that episode of Project Runway correctly, I think it works on leaves...don't know about flower petals, especially flower petals that are more delicate.

But it's worth looking into...Mary, if you look into this, can you please let us know?

Sure will, Anna!!!!! Mary MOB

Eternalyyourz Posted: Dec 17, 2007 08:47 PM

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OMG! That is crazy expensive.. I doubt I will get that done!!

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 09:02 PM

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I just went searching, and if you go on www.ehow.com, and 'search' Preserving Wedding Bouquets, they have some great ideas!!
I think I found why some processes of preservation are pricey!!! Two methods involve taking the petals apart, and putting them back together again!!!! While I haven't explored in depth, www.ehow.com has a lot of cool stuff on it, not just flower preservation!!!!! Mary MOB

GinaBambina08 Posted: Dec 17, 2007 09:08 PM

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whooooooaaa

debismom Posted: Dec 17, 2007 09:26 PM

Re: Nearly fell off my chair finding out!!! Update with interesting site!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by nifheim

i think the main reason is because they basically undo your entire bq and dry it sep. then hand colorize them so they stay the actual color and then reassemble it. Its actually a lot of work involved but yes i agree PRICEY - but i am trying my hardest to save up $400.00 so i can get it done but fh may not let me!

Oh for goodness sakes!!! I'm sorry, Jennifer, didn't even see this post!!! Mary MOB

nifheim Posted: Dec 17, 2007 09:29 PM

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i really want to do it but not sure how peopel will react once they find out how much i spent on it. BUt its soo pretty!!!

jjk1007 Posted: Dec 17, 2007 09:36 PM

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I just hung my bouquet upside down in our basement for about a month after the wedding. Now its in a pretty vase in our bedroom. The whole project was FREE! I like that price a lot better.