DIY Bouquet Preservation?

Materials to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet 🌸

So, you’ve decided you don’t want to say goodbye to your bouquet after the big day, amazing choice! Preserving your wedding flowers means you’ll get to hold on to the beauty and sentiment of your blooms long after they would’ve faded. But if you’re planning to DIY the process (whether pressing or resin), you’ll need the right materials to make it work. Don’t worry, I’ve rounded up exactly where you can find them.

For Pressed Flower Frames 🖼️

What you’ll need:

Flower press or heavy books with parchment or blotting paper

Acid-free backing paper

A glass frame (floating glass frames look especially elegant)

Where to get them:

Amazon or Etsy: Great for beginner-friendly flower presses and floating glass frames.

Craft stores (Michaels, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn Fabrics): Perfect for frames, backing paper, and other display supplies.

Local thrift shops: You can sometimes find unique vintage frames that make your pressed flowers look extra special.

For Resin Keepsakes 💎

What you’ll need:

Epoxy resin (clear, UV-resistant is best)

Silicone molds (coasters, trays, jewelry blocks, etc.)

Mixing cups, gloves, and stir sticks

Silica gel (for drying flowers before resin)

Where to get them:

Amazon: Wide selection of resin kits, molds, and silica gel.

Specialty craft stores: Michaels and Hobby Lobby both carry resin kits and starter molds.

Extra Touches ✨

No matter which method you choose, a few extras can make the process smoother:

Parchment paper or blotting sheets to protect delicate petals.

Tweezers for arranging pressed flowers or placing dried blooms in resin molds.

Sealing spray (optional, for pressed flowers) to keep colors vibrant.

Quick Tip: Prep Your Bouquet Right Away!

If you’re set on DIY preservation, don’t wait too long after your wedding. Keep your bouquet in water, out of direct sunlight, and in a cool place until you start the preservation process. The fresher the flowers, the better the results.

Final Thoughts 🌿

Whether you’re framing pressed flowers or creating resin keepsakes, the first step to turning your bouquet into a lasting memory is gathering the right materials. With just a few supplies from your local craft store—or a quick online order—you can have everything you need to preserve your blooms beautifully. And if that sounds like a bit too much work (because let’s be real, it kind of is!), you can always reach out to a preservation artist, like myself, who is more than happy to help! ❤️