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Professional Bouquet Preservation - Don't throw away your flowers! ♥︎
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile! I'm the founder and preservation artist at Elderflower & Fern and I'd love to help you save your wedding bouquet. I'm not a florist, but I can take your bouquet after the wedding to preserve it in resin or frames. I'm booking up fast for 2023 & 2024 so please get in touch asap if you'd like to preserve your bouquet instead of throwing it away after the wedding!
Elderflower & Fern Pricing & Costs
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Prices Start at
£100
Maximum price
£600
Our minimum order value is £100 to preserve your flowers after the wedding, and our most popular shapes range from £150-£200. We also offer custom furniture options such as side tables for roughly £400-£500. For those wanting to have pieces made for members of the family and wedding party as gifts, we offer multiple different bundles, which have a 15% discount applied.
The average cost of wedding flowers in the UK last year was £800. For a small percentage of this price that you've already paid for your flowers, you can have them saved forever instead of throwing them away after the wedding.
Our prices sit at the low end of the preservation industry standard, with some companies charging 3x more than our prices. Despite this, we still use the highest quality products and equipment in the market to make our pieces!
Elderflower & Fern Details
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Bouquet Preservation
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Elderflower & Fern Full Description
At Elderflower & Fern, I provide bespoke flower preservation services for wedding bouquets. Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, I take on precious flowers from anywhere in the UK after the wedding, with an aim to dry and preserve your gorgeous and sentimental bouquets! Please note - I am not a florist! You will need to have your flowers supplied by a separate florist.
Your beautiful flowers are such an integral part of the wedding day, so why throw them away? Bouquet preservation gives you a tangible beautiful piece to look at and remember your special day forever.
There are lots of shape options for you to choose from, with discounted packages available for larger orders. Having served over 100 couples since Elderflower & Fern was founded, I have extensive experience in preserving and restoring your beautiful flowers for you to keep forever.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2020
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?
I preserved a stunning bouquet from a local bride last year. The flowers were home grown by the mother of the bride, and then put together by a local florist, and the final piece came out absolutely beautiful.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I built up Elderflower & Fern by myself, and I'm so proud to have helped so many brides preserve their gorgeous bouquets. I take every order so seriously and put a bit of myself into every piece I make. Seeing the finished pieces in their new homes makes me so so proud.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't leave anything to the last minute!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Some of my brides include charms or pins in their bouquets, and it's lovely to include those sentimental items within the preserved pieces.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
The first step is to get in touch and discuss whether I have availability for your wedding date. I need the flowers within 1-2 days after the wedding, and take on a limited number of bouquets each week. Once we've confirmed availability, couples will need to book in their date by paying a small deposit. They will then be sent a full information pack which outlines the whole process in detail, including shipping instructions for sending the flowers to me after the wedding. Once I have the flowers, I set them aside to dry for 1-2 months, and then a final invoice is sent to the couple.
Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?
Some flowers preserve better than others! I'd recommend roses, ranunculus, dahlias and anemones, but I do have experience working with most flowers. The best preservation pieces are those that have lots of dimension, so don't be afraid to include foliage such as eucalyptus leaves, stocks and gypsophila.
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
Keep them in a vase of fresh water, and then post them to me or drop them off within 1-2 days after the wedding. Most weddings are on Saturdays, and I recommend sending the flowers on Monday with next day delivery.
Another tip is to NOT toss the bouquet during the wedding! This can really damage your flowers. I'd recommend tossing either a bridesmaid bouquet or garter instead.
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