The Preserved Petal

08/22/2022

I gasped every time I pulled a rose out from this batch. They dried perfectly 😍

08/18/2022

Trust the process! The drying process that is. It is long, but it is so worth the wait.

Check out these unfiltered orchids and rose. The colors are so intense. These are completely dry and waiting for their significant others to finish up.

Anyone notice the gold handles in the picture? We are adding acrylic trays to our items offered at the end of the month! Brides, make sure you book early. We are already booking for 2023!!

08/14/2022

I get asked all the time if flowers are the only thing that can be preserved. Absolutely not! So many items can be added with the flowers (or on their own) such as hair pieces, pins, pregnancy tests, hospital bracelets, and that’s just to name a few that we’ve done.

This full set had to wait to be posted since the middle piece was a surprise. A friend lost his parents 6 weeks apart. The spent casings are from his dads funeral and the boutonnière was worn at his moms. His wife saved both and had them preserved as an anniversary present.

08/13/2022

The lay out has been approved! These beauties are going in the mold today!

Does anyone know a bride to be? Share our page or tag them in the comments. We are adding a new piece to our collection that no one will want to miss out on!

08/07/2022

Happy Sunday everyone!! What’s on the agenda for today? Our day is full of photographing, drying, & pouring!

08/04/2022

Officially my new favorite (until I take the next piece out)! Check out the clarity on this one. The flowers are reflecting off the sides.

This one is to good not to click the share button 😉

08/04/2022

Finally get to pull this beauty out of the mold tonight! Whose checking back later to see the finished product?

07/26/2022

B is for Bride!! I am almost completely booked for November AND December for bridal bouquets!! If you do not have a plan for your wedding bouquet and are getting married this year, (or next year) message me! Flowers for your wedding are an investment, why not have the option for them to last a lifetime?

07/25/2022

Happy Monday everyone! Here’s to a fabulous week!

How perfect are these ring holders?

07/22/2022

Thank you Jade for trusting me with your memorial flowers. I love that you chose your mantle to display such a beautiful piece!

For those of you asking if you have to have an entire bouquet, this piece was created with just 4 flowers!

07/21/2022

Look at these beauties!! These flowers are fully dry & ready to be cast. Yes, the hydrangeas are fully dry as well. THIS is why the drying process is so important!

07/21/2022

Hi guys! Welcome (officially) to The Preserved Petal, a dream that’s been in the making since 2018. I am absolutely floored at the response I’ve gotten since this morning. Over the past few years my business has strictly been promoted through word of mouth, but a few months ago a friend convinced me that it was time to finally branch out more and so The Preserved Petal was “born”. I’ve gotten several messages today with questions about booking and processes so I wanted to take a second to answer the top 3 I’ve had so far today. Please feel free to message me with any questions or to reserve a date. This is not a new business so I am unfortunately booked for most of September and October.

Now on to the questions…

❓Do you only preserve memorial flowers?

No! We preserve all of life’s important moments. Memorial pieces, bridal bouquets, baby keepsakes, and so on. However, all bridal preservations must be booked at least one month in advanced. Part of the booking process includes scheduling the receiving of the flowers to ensure that the drying process is started as quickly as possible. Flowers go through A LOT on wedding day and the longer the wait to be dried the higher the risk of wilting and bruising. We do NOT take bridal bouquets that are used in the actual bouquet toss.

❓Since events that result in memorial flowers are not preplanned, how is that handled?

Due to the last minute nature of memorial commissions, we always leave room each week. It is best to at least notify us as soon as possible that there is an event and you may want a piece created. From there we will discuss how to keep them until a decision has been made. Again, to ensure the most prime resin piece is created with the liveliest flowers, is it important to start the drying process ASAP.

❓What is the current turnaround time?

Our current turnaround time is 12-15 weeks. Most of this time is the flower drying process. Depending on the type of flower it can take 1-5 weeks for them to fully dry. While this drying process is extensive, it is important to not rush this step as this is how flowers are kept as close to their coloring, shape, and texture as when they were fresh. After the flowers are completely dry, they are arranged, and the casting process begins. The casting process can take up to 20 hours over a course of several days as the resign has to be poured in very thin layers. Once the flowers are fully preserved, the piece must stay in the mold for 24 hours before it can be removed to ensure it is fully cured.

07/20/2022

Couldn’t help but snap a quick picture of this beauty this morning! The arch is our newest shape and is absolute perfection!

07/20/2022

07/20/2022

Thank you Tonya Treuil for allowing me full creative freedom with these beautiful memorial flowers! I was honored to be able to create a piece that will last a lifetime. I can not wait for you to see what else I have in the works.

07/18/2022