The Process
Timeless Flower Preservation
Your flowers tell a story—and at Honest Bloom Studio, we help make that story last forever. We specialize in floral preservation, transforming blooms from life’s most meaningful events—weddings, anniversaries, memorials, pet memorials, bouquet recreations, garden favorites, and beyond—into stunning keepsakes that reflect your memories and personal style.
We offer a range of framing options to suit your vision:
- Shadow box frames feature dimensional, lifelike flowers and can include blooms you’ve dried and saved, as well as silk, wood, or paper flowers. These can also be combined with pressed flowers for added depth.
- Floating frames offer a modern, elegant look with two panes of UV-protective glass, showcasing pressed flowers in bouquet or meadow style.
- Standard frames are available in meadow or deconstructed styles, perfect for a more traditional pressed arrangement.
Each piece is fully customizable, including size, frame color, and special additions like wedding invitations or meaningful mementos. Guided by a deep love of flowers and a heartfelt passion for preserving the memories they represent, we take pride in turning your cherished blooms into lasting works of art.
Our process is slow and intentional. After receiving your bouquet, we carefully select and press your flowers, monitor them daily during the early drying stages, and preserve them over several months. Once dried, we design your layout, send a proof for approval, and complete the final gluing and framing with care. Because each piece takes many hours to create, we accept a limited number of bouquets each month—so we encourage you to reserve your date early. We also offer bouquet recreations from photographs if your flowers weren’t preserved at the time of your event.
We work to communicate clearly and thoughtfully throughout the process, keeping you informed and involved every step of the way. When your piece is complete, we’ll email you to confirm and ask how you’d like to receive it. You’ll be invoiced for any remaining balance, including tax, shipping, and a small $8.00 handling fee to cover packaging materials. Shipping is billed at cost based on your location, and we use a trusted partner to ensure your artwork is delivered safely. Studio pick-up and drop-off are always free—we’d love to welcome you in person.
Honest Bloom Studio is dedicated to celebrating life’s beauty through the art of floral preservation.
Let us help make your memories bloom forever.
Event Inquiry
Working with local framers to create custom frames at customized depths crafted specifically for your unique bouquet, we will require half down up front, with the remainder to be paid on completion. Please inquire if your date is available.
The Process Steps;
Event Inquiry
Sending Flowers
Book & Deposit
The first step in preserving your unique wedding flowers is to check if your date is available.
At Honest Bloom Studio, floral preservation is a slow and intentional art form. Each piece is created with deep care, time, and attention to detail, so we can only accept a limited number of monthly preservations.
This allows us to honor your
The first step in preserving your unique wedding flowers is to check if your date is available.
At Honest Bloom Studio, floral preservation is a slow and intentional art form. Each piece is created with deep care, time, and attention to detail, so we can only accept a limited number of monthly preservations.
This allows us to honor your blooms with the detail and artistry they deserve. If you’re dreaming of turning your bouquet into a lasting heirloom, we encourage you to inquire early so we can reserve space around your special day.
We’re truly honored to be part of your story and can’t wait to hear about your celebration. Let’s preserve something beautiful together.
Book & Deposit
Sending Flowers
Book & Deposit
Your date is available—how exciting!
The next step is to fill out our bridal questionnaire, which helps us gather all the details needed to preserve your bouquet with care and intention.
Once submitted, you’ll receive a link to pay your deposit and a contract to review, sign, and return along with your payment. Please note: your date is no
Your date is available—how exciting!
The next step is to fill out our bridal questionnaire, which helps us gather all the details needed to preserve your bouquet with care and intention.
Once submitted, you’ll receive a link to pay your deposit and a contract to review, sign, and return along with your payment. Please note: your date is not officially reserved until these steps are complete.
We’re honored to be part of your celebration and can’t wait to begin crafting your floral heirloom.
Please review our Refund Policy, and Terms & Conditions at the bottom of this page. By ordering, you agree to all these and understand the slow art of flower preservation.
Sending Flowers
Sending Flowers
Preservation Process
Your beautiful day has come and gone, and now it’s time to get your flowers into our hands for preservation. The condition of your blooms when they arrive plays a significant role in the final result, so prompt and careful delivery is essential.
Please plan to deliver your flowers within 24–48 hours after your event, and no later than 4 da
Your beautiful day has come and gone, and now it’s time to get your flowers into our hands for preservation. The condition of your blooms when they arrive plays a significant role in the final result, so prompt and careful delivery is essential.
Please plan to deliver your flowers within 24–48 hours after your event, and no later than 4 days.
You can:
Drop off at our farm/studio (details outlined in your contract)
Ship your flowers using our agreed-upon method
Request pick-up within 30 miles of our farm (additional fee applies)
Caring for your blooms before delivery is key. Please visit our Flower Care & Shipping page for more details about your options and how to care for your flowers on your special day.
We’re excited to begin preserving your blooms with love and intention. If you have any questions or need help coordinating your delivery, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make sure your flowers arrive safely so we can begin transforming them into a lasting heirloom.
Preservation Process
Preservation Process
Preservation Process
Each bouquet is carefully inspected upon arrival, and the healthiest blooms are selected for preservation. This is why we may need additional flowers for larger frames and designs.
Flowers are placed in handmade presses within 24 hours and receive daily attention during the first week to ensure proper drying. If going with a shadow box, e
Each bouquet is carefully inspected upon arrival, and the healthiest blooms are selected for preservation. This is why we may need additional flowers for larger frames and designs.
Flowers are placed in handmade presses within 24 hours and receive daily attention during the first week to ensure proper drying. If going with a shadow box, each flower is carefully selected for the best drying method.
Pressed flowers remain in the press for up to four months or until we are ready to start designing. If you're working with a tighter timeline, shadow box frames are a great option—dimensional flowers often require less drying time than pressed blooms.
Layout Approval
Preservation Process
Receiving Your Art
We begin designing your heirloom piece approximately 4-6 months after receiving your flowers. Each preservation artwork takes several months to complete and includes up to 20 hours of hands-on pressing, drying, design, and gluing, where every bloom is thoughtfully placed.
Before finalizing, you’ll receive a layout to review and may request
We begin designing your heirloom piece approximately 4-6 months after receiving your flowers. Each preservation artwork takes several months to complete and includes up to 20 hours of hands-on pressing, drying, design, and gluing, where every bloom is thoughtfully placed.
Before finalizing, you’ll receive a layout to review and may request up to three rounds of edits. Once approved, the design becomes permanent and non-refundable. Please review our refund policy.
We preserve your blooms naturally, without dyes or color correction, so some flowers may fade, deepen, or shift in tone over time. This transformation is part of their beauty, and we embrace it.
Receiving Your Art
Preservation Process
Receiving Your Art
This is the best part—your heirloom botanical art is ready to come home to you. Once your piece is complete, we’ll email you to confirm it’s ready. You’ll also be invoiced for any remaining balance, including tax, shipping, and a small $8.00 handling fee to cover packaging materials.
Shipping is available at cost based on your location. We
This is the best part—your heirloom botanical art is ready to come home to you. Once your piece is complete, we’ll email you to confirm it’s ready. You’ll also be invoiced for any remaining balance, including tax, shipping, and a small $8.00 handling fee to cover packaging materials.
Shipping is available at cost based on your location. We work with a trusted shipping partner to secure the best rates and ensure your artwork is handled with care. If you're local, studio pick-up is always free—and we’d love to welcome you (or a loved one) in person. Just schedule a time and we’ll have your piece ready.
Whether shipped or picked up, we’re so excited for you to receive your preserved blooms and see the beauty they’ve become.
Honest Bloom Gift Cards
Give a heartfelt gift that helps a bride preserve her bouquet—and the memories it holds. Perfect for engagements, showers, or wedding day surprises. Gift cards start at $50 and are redeemable online or in person. A beautiful way to celebrate love in bloom.