Sending your flowers to be preserved can feel intimidating, especially when they hold so much meaning. A little preparation can make a big difference in how they arrive at the studio.
Here’s how to prepare your flowers for their journey to Pressed Botanicals.
Keep Them Cool and Hydrated
Until you’re ready to ship, keep your flowers in fresh water and store them in a cool area away from direct sunlight.
If possible, send them as soon as you can after your event. The fresher the flowers are when they arrive, the more options we have during the preservation process.
Prepare the Bouquet
Before packing, remove any dripping water and gently pat the stems dry.
You do not need to take the bouquet apart. Keeping it together helps protect the flowers while they travel and allows us to see the original arrangement when it arrives.
Wrap the stems with a slightly damp paper towel, then cover the damp portion with plastic so moisture does not reach the flowers or the box.
Pack With Care
Place the bouquet inside a sturdy box with enough cushioning around it to keep it from shifting during transit.
You can use crumpled newspaper, printer paper, or packing peanuts to gently support the bouquet and fill empty space inside the box.
Avoid placing anything heavy directly on top of the flowers. The goal is to keep the bouquet secure without crushing the blooms.
We’ll Provide Your Shipping Label
Once your preservation is booked, we’ll provide a prepaid shipping label along with instructions for sending your flowers to the studio.
We recommend packaging and sending your flowers as soon as possible after your event so they arrive in the best condition for preservation.
If possible, avoid letting your flowers sit in transit over a weekend or holiday.
Don’t Worry About Perfection
Your flowers do not need to arrive looking exactly as they did on your event day.
A little wilting, bruising, or natural aging is completely normal. Once they arrive, we’ll evaluate each flower individually and determine the best way to preserve it.
Your only job is to get them to us as safely as possible.
From there, we’ll take care of the rest.
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