Timeless Ideas to Cherish Your Special Day

The flowers from your wedding are more than just decorations—they hold memories of one of the most special days of your life.

Instead of letting them fade away, there are beautiful ways to preserve them and keep their meaning alive.

Whether you want to display them in your home or turn them into a lasting keepsake, here are some thoughtful ideas.

If you want a professionally made keepsake, a wedding flower preservation service can transform your flowers into a beautiful, long-lasting display.

At Earth Tone, I specialise in turning flowers into framed botanical art, creating pressed flower framed pieces that hold deep sentimental value. Each frame is carefully arranged to preserve the shape, colour, and texture of your wedding flowers. The result? A one-of-a-kind flowery frame that brings a sense of calm and connection to your home.

Why Choose a Pressed Flower Frame?

• A meaningful, handcrafted keepsake
• A piece of nature décor for home that blends artistry and sustainability
• A way to relive your wedding day every time you see it

A bespoke frame allows you to keep a piece of your wedding in your home forever, beautifully preserved in a way that complements your style.

Dry and Display in a Shadow Box

Another way to preserve wedding flowers is by drying them and displaying them in a shadow box. Unlike pressing, drying allows flowers to maintain their natural shape and volume, creating a more textured and dimensional display.

How to Air Dry Wedding Flowers

1. Hang them upside down – Tie small bunches with string and hang them in a dry, dark space.
2. Let them dry naturally – This takes about two to four weeks, depending on the flower type.
3. Arrange them in a shadow box – Once dry, carefully arrange them inside a glass-front box for a unique, sculptural display.

Shadow boxes are perfect if you love a more organic look, keeping your flowers preserved while adding a rustic, romantic touch to your décor.

Turn Flowers into Handmade Crafts

For those who love DIY projects, dried wedding flowers can be transformed into creative, handmade crafts. These small keepsakes allow you to carry a piece of your wedding day with you in a subtle and meaningful way.

Creative Ideas for Dried Flowers

• Resin jewellery – Turn tiny petals into earrings, pendants, or charm bracelets.
• Candles infused with petals – Add dried flowers into candle wax for a delicate, floral touch.
• Bookmarks – A simple and lovely way to preserve flowers while adding a touch of beauty to your reading.
• Pressed flower greeting cards – Use your wedding flowers to create handcrafted, sentimental cards for loved ones.

Using dried flowers in handmade craftsmanship means every piece carries a personal story—your love story.

Preserve Flowers in Wax or Resin

Another modern way to keep your wedding flowers alive is by preserving them in wax or resin. This technique keeps the flowers' shape and colour intact, giving them a glass-like effect.

Ways to Preserve Flowers in Resin or Wax

• Coasters or trays – Perfect for home décor with a sentimental touch.
• Christmas ornaments – A lovely way to celebrate your wedding memories each year.
• Paperweights – Keep a little piece of your wedding on your desk or shelf.

Resin preservation creates a contemporary and durable keepsake that’s both stylish and meaningful.

Donate or Repurpose Your Flowers

If you’d rather let go of your flowers but still want them to bring joy to others, donating or repurposing them is a heartfelt option. Many organisations accept dried flowers pressed into arrangements and deliver them to hospitals, care homes, or charities.

Ways to Repurpose Your Flowers

• Donate to local hospitals or nursing homes – Brighten someone’s day with a floral arrangement.
• Use petals for a flower bath – A relaxing and luxurious way to repurpose your blooms.
• Create potpourri – Keep the fragrance of your wedding flowers alive with a natural, homemade potpourri mix.

This is a beautiful way to extend the joy of your wedding day beyond yourself and share it with others.

A Keepsake That Lasts a Lifetime

Your wedding flowers don’t have to be a fleeting part of your day. Whether you choose to press them into a flowery frame, dry them for a shadow box, or turn them into handcrafted keepsakes, there are countless ways to preserve wedding flowers and keep their meaning alive.

At Earth Tone, I create bespoke pressed flower framed art that transforms your wedding flowers into lasting treasures. Each piece is made with love and care, blending sustainability with heartfelt craftsmanship.

If you’re looking for a way to cherish your wedding blooms forever, let’s create something beautiful together. Enquire today and let’s turn your flowers into a keepsake you’ll treasure for a lifetime.