5 Unique Ways to Preserve Your Bouquet After the Wedding
Many people who elope are looking to get away from the traditional big wedding. This usually means spending less money on all the wedding decor “fluff” - rather spend a little bit of money on a few meaningful items to amplify your day. The wedding bouquet tends to be one of those items. So why not find a way to preserve it for years to come! Below are 5 things that you can do with your bouquet that will pay homage to one of the greatest days of your life.
5 Unique Ways to Preserve Your Bouquet After the Wedding.
Framed Pressed Flowers. You can either press the flowers yourself, or send them off to a professional to get this done. This method allows you to have a framed glass case of your wedding bouquet that you can hang on your wall, add to your dresser, or pass down to your family members to remind yourself of the love you share!
A Piece of Jewelry. This is one of my favorite ways to preserve your bouquet. You can combine dried petals with resign to create beautiful custom necklaces or rings. This is also a great idea for a 1 year anniversary gift!
Make A Candle. When creating the candle, add the dried petals leaves to the wax before it dries. Watch your bouquet petals appear as you burn the candle on date nights and special occasions.
Make a Wreath or Ordainment. After re-purposing your flowers through a few simple methods to make them last longer, you can combine them into a wreath or an ordainment. Combine them with some additional fake flowers and vines to make it more durable and stable.
Cross Stitch. This is a unique idea that will preserve your bouquet and turn it into a trinket for years to come. You will also be able to pass this onto future generations. A professional will stitch the petals of your bouquet into a cloth that will keep your flowers safe and stable. The cool thing about this technique is that you have a lot of different designs that you can choose from and you can add your elopement date stitched in with a few petals.