Frequently Asked Questions
How soon do you need my flowers?
For the best results, I ideally need to receive your flowers 1-3 days after your event. For example if your wedding is on a Saturday I suggest posting on Monday for delivery to me on Tuesday.
Do flowers change color after pressing them?
Pressed flowers will be fully dry and color changes can occur. We use multiple drying and pressing methods to retain the most color.
Things to expect:
-Red flowers will dry more of a darker red or maroon.
-White flowers can change to a more buttery or cream color, sometimes even brown
-Paler colors often fade
-Bright colors tend to fare best in regards to color retention
HOW DO I GET MY FLOWERS TO YOU?
Most bouquets are sent to me in the post - a next day delivery service is important & I recommend sending them tracked. You will be responsible for packaging and the cost of sending your flowers to me.
Alternatively, if you, or any wedding guests, are local to me I also welcome hand deliveries.
Posting & care instructions will be sent after your deposit it made.
How long will it take until I get my flowers back?
Flowers have to be pressed and fully dry before handling. This can take up to 6 weeks. Once that is done, I send you design layouts until we find one that you like. After that, it goes pretty quickly! Glueing down flowers to the frame is a fiddly and time-consuming job and one that can't be rushed. One frame can take four hours to glue everything down. During the busy wedding season, my turn around time can be up to 10 weeks.
Thank you for being patient with me!
Will you send me back ANY flowers that weren’t used?
If you mention you would like the flowers back that are in good condition, I would be more than happy to return them to you.
What are some flowers that don't press well?
Surprisingly, many flowers can be pressed and there are a few tricks to get them flat. There is only so much room between the glass, frame, and the paper. Thick woody stems, any berries might have a little difficulty fitting and flowers which hold a lot of moisture don’t always press so well.
Will my flowers fade over time?
Flowers are a live plant material and once they are pressed and dried, they are at the last stage of life. I do not use preservatives or offer color correction so all framed flowers will eventually fade in color - this is a natural process & I like to think this also shows the passage of time.
Fading over time will naturally occur but there are some easy ways to retain the color of your flowers in the frame;
1. Keep your frame away from windows that get direct light. The sun will slowly fade your flowers over time.
2. Keep your frame away from heat. This includes above heat vents and fireplaces. Do not store your frame in a place without regulated temperatures (garage, car, storage shed)
3. Keep your frame out of high humidity rooms like the bathroom.
Can I incorporate other things into the frame?
Yes! You can always send your bouquet ribbon, photos, and invitation cards! Anything that is thin enough to be placed in the frame I can add in.
Do you offer other products other than frames?
Yes! Along with the various frames sizes, I also offer acrylic items such as mini frames, magnets & coasters, as well as drying surplus whole flowers and shadow box pieces.
Got an idea for something else you might like made up?