How to Press a Bouquet: Why Professional Preservation Makes All the Difference
Your wedding bouquet is more than just flowers – it’s a symbol of one of the most meaningful days of your life. For many brides, keeping those blooms preserved is just as important as the dress or the photos. One of the most timeless ways to preserve wedding flowers is by pressing them. But while you can certainly try to press a bouquet at home, there’s a big difference between DIY flower pressing and professional bouquet preservation.
At The Pressed Petal Co., we specialize in transforming bouquets into stunning pressed flower keepsakes that last a lifetime. Here’s a look at the process of pressing a bouquet, what’s involved, and why it’s worth trusting the professionals.
The Basics of Pressing a Bouquet
Pressing flowers is an age-old preservation technique that flattens and dries blooms while maintaining their shape, texture, and color as much as possible. When it comes to a full wedding bouquet, the process includes:
Disassembly – Bouquets need to be carefully taken apart so that each flower and leaf can be pressed individually.
Preparation – Each bloom is trimmed, arranged, and prepped to avoid browning or molding during the pressing process.
Pressing – Flowers are placed between absorbent paper and pressed under weight (or in a flower press) for several weeks.
Finishing – Once dried, flowers are arranged into a design and framed, turning your bouquet into art.
The Challenges of DIY Flower Pressing
While the idea of preserving your own bouquet may sound romantic, it’s far from simple. Here are a few common issues brides run into when attempting DIY bouquet pressing:
Color Loss: Many flowers fade, turn brown, or lose vibrancy if not pressed correctly.
Mold and Damage: Without proper preparation and airflow, moisture can ruin delicate petals.
Fragile Results: Pressed flowers are extremely delicate, and handling them without experience can cause them to crumble.
Lack of Longevity: Even if the bouquet survives pressing, framing and sealing them to last for decades requires professional tools and techniques.
Why Professional Bouquet Preservation Is Worth It
Your bouquet deserves more than trial and error. At The Pressed Petal Co., we use specialized preservation techniques to ensure your flowers maintain their beauty. Our process includes:
Expert handling of delicate blooms from start to finish
Custom design layouts to showcase your bouquet in a beautiful, balanced arrangement
Archival-quality materials that protect flowers from fading and damage over time
Framing options that turn your bouquet into a timeless display piece for your home
Instead of worrying about losing your flowers to fading or mistakes, you can trust that your blooms are in expert hands.
How to Get Started
If you’re considering pressing your bouquet, the best thing you can do is plan ahead. Book your bouquet preservation with us before your wedding day, so we can walk you through the process and make sure your flowers are received fresh.
At The Pressed Petal Co., we love turning wedding bouquets into heirlooms. Each pressed bouquet is more than just a keepsake, it’s a piece of your love story preserved forever.
Ready to preserve your bouquet? Order your pressed bouquet preservation today and let us help you keep your flowers as beautiful as the day you held them.
