Flowers preserve best when fresh! Because we are not able to use wilted, mouldy, or browned petals, it is important to keep the flowers in the best shape possible.

Flowers should be placed in cool, fresh water before and after the event. If possible, change the water daily. Avoid storing the flowers in warm places (e.g., near the heater). For events in the summer, consider delivering the flowers to us sooner rather than later.

Do not place flowers in the freezer; this will cause irreversible damage, and we will not be able to work with them.

Yes! We only preserve fresh flowers, and at this time, we are not accepting pre-dried bouquets. We will be using the best flowers for your design and will omit any flowers that are creased, ripped, browned, or mouldy.

Flowers are organic in nature, even after preservation. It is normal for them to fade over time, especially if the frame is exposed to sunlight. Our color correction techniques slow down this process, but expect colors to shift to a 'vintage' look over time.

In theory, it is possible to preserve all types of flowers. However, some preserve better than others due to its color, structure and water composition.

Some of our favorite flowers to preserve:
Roses, delphiniums, larkspur, ranunculus, tulips, colored dahlias, orchids, tweedia, stock flowers, sunflowers, snapdragons, carnations

Flowers that may not preserve the best:
Chrysanthemums, white dahlias, zinnia

It's natural for flowers to change color during the preservation process because of their organic nature. Lighter shades (e.g., whites, baby pinks) tend to shift more than bold colors. As part of our preservation process, we color-correct each petal to closely match its original shade. This helps maintain vibrancy for as long as possible.

At Blossom and Press, we preserve flowers by pressing and flattening them, and drawing out the water content of each bloom to fit a frame. Some ‘before’ and ‘after’ examples of flowers that we have preserved can be seen at the bottom of this page.

We use various color correction techniques (perfected over the years) to match the preserved flowers to their original color as much as possible. Artistically, we strive for a natural, organic look.

Color correction is especially important for white and light pink flowers as they tend to fade faster than other shades.

Yes and yes! We want you to absolutely love your frame. As part of the booking process, you can choose the design you wish to have. Once your flowers are preserved, we will provide a mock-up for approval before we glue the pieces.

Absolutely! We love personal touches in designs. The only caveat is that it must fit between two panes of glass. Please bring the requested addition when you drop off your flowers. If the photos are not ready or available, you are welcome to drop them off when they are ready.

No, please do not freeze your flowers. Freezing causes irreversible damage at the molecular level, making the blooms unusable. We cannot accept blooms that have been frozen.

Moisture - Avoid hanging your frame in places with high humidity (i.e., washroom/shower, kitchen appliances with steam).
Sunlight - Avoid direct sunlight to maintain color vibrancy as long as possible. Direct sunlight exposure will cause the color to fade faster.
Temperature - Avoid places with extreme temperatures (i.e., near heaters, or air conditioners).
Handling - Handle your frame with care, when moving or cleaning. Your frame is partially made of glass after-all.

Note: flowers are organic matter, even after the preservation process. It is normal to see small loose pieces between the glass.

With proper care, pressed flowers can last for decades.