Here are the steps that are followed in order to take your special bouquet
and turn it into a timeless keepsake to cherish for years to come...

 

Photograph of Flowers:
Each new order is photographed upon arrival. This photograph serves as a record of the original design style of the arrangement, the size, and condition of the flowers.

Re-hydration of Flowers:
We apply a re-hydration process to all dehydrated flowers, so your original blooms are usable, even if they have begun to wilt.
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Bleaching & Color Treatment: We color treat red flowers to reduce the darkening that occurs in the drying process. We also bleach white flowers, such as stephanotis and stock, which have a tendency to turn brown.

Pre-treatment: We use a non-toxic coating on each flower when dry, they are less brittle than a typical dried flower.

Preservation: Flowers are preserved using the freeze-dry method. The basic principle of freeze-drying is the removal of water from a specimen as water vapor by means of a vacuum, and collection of this water vapor in a condenser. With the specimen solidly frozen during the process, shrinkage is eliminated or minimized, and near perfect preservation will result.

Post-Preservation Color Treatment: Once the flowers are preserved, we apply a color enhancement, so that the original color lasts longer. This process is especially beneficial for pink and yellow flowers.

Stem Reinforcement:
We wire and reinforce every bloom, as necessary.

Replacement or Color Enhancement of Greenery: Most greenery continues to deteriorate over time. Therefore, we color enhance or replace with silk or chemically preserved greenery.

Embellishments: We take your original ribbon and work it back into your bouquet. We also work into the piece any pearls or other additions that were part of your original bouquet.