What Happens to Your Flowers After They Arrive at the Studio
Sending your flowers away can feel a little nerve-wracking, especially when they hold so much meaning.
Once they arrive at Pressed Botanicals, every bouquet is handled carefully and taken through a step-by-step preservation process before it ever becomes a finished frame.
First, We Assess the Flowers
As soon as your flowers arrive, we look over the bouquet and evaluate each bloom individually.
Some flowers press beautifully as they are, while others may need to be taken apart and reconstructed later. We also take note of the colors, condition, and overall shape of the bouquet before beginning.
Then, the Flowers Are Prepared and Pressed
Each flower is carefully prepared before going into the press.
Depending on the variety, that may mean removing petals, separating thicker blooms, or pressing different parts of the flower individually.
The flowers then remain in the press for several weeks while they slowly dry and flatten.
Next Comes Color Correction
Once the flowers are fully dry, they are removed from the press and evaluated again.
Because flowers naturally lose or shift color during preservation, many blooms are gently color corrected by hand to restore some of their original tone while still keeping their natural pressed texture.
This is one of the steps that can make the biggest difference in the finished piece.
Then We Begin Designing
Once your flowers are ready, the design process begins.
The bouquet is carefully arranged into a composition that feels balanced and still reflects the flowers you originally sent.
Before the piece is permanently finished, you’ll have the opportunity to review the design and request changes.
Finally, Your Piece Is Finished by Hand
Once the design is approved, the flowers are secured and the frame is carefully assembled.
From the moment your bouquet arrives to the moment the finished piece leaves the studio, every step is done by hand.
The goal is always the same: to preserve your flowers in a way that still feels connected to the moment they came from.
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