Providing Your Own Flowers

Anything preserved in resin needs to be completely dried and without moisture - casting fresh flowers is not possible! When providing me with fresh flowers, the pressing service is required. To learn about providing fresh wedding bouquets specifically, please see drop down titled 'Fresh Wedding Bouquets.'

• I offer a pressing service for your flowers at $45/hour. Labor costs for pressing will be calculated into final price of your custom piece.

• I am very flexible within the pressing service when you are working on a budget. Contact me for more details!

• One standard wedding or funeral bouquet takes approximately 2-5 hours to press. You may also provide floral centerpieces or bridal party bouquets, etc. The amount of hours will vary depending on size and number of bouquets you provide for your project. Flowers take an additional 3-4 weeks to completely dry and be ready to cast - this is included in the overall 12-16 week processing time. 

• Fresh bouquets will need to be dropped off to me in Cleveland or mailed ASAP via 1-day/overnight shipping. I will press the flowers as soon as they arrive. If your flowers do not arrive in the best conditions or have browned, I will always do my best to salvage what I can and take care of your flowers. *When providing fresh flowers, I will send you detailed shipping instructions to assist you in best practices.

• If you wish, I will return any leftover flowers to you. These will be available to return once your project is completely finished.

*For weddings only, there is a $100 non-refundable fee to reserve your fresh bouquet spot for pressing services. Please see the 'Fresh Wedding Bouquets' drop down for specific wedding info. Thank you!

This option is for those with flowers that are already pressed. Some folks have grown and pressed their own flowers for projects, and others have pressed their own wedding or funeral bouquets.

You may ship your pressed flowers, or drop them off to me in Cleveland via no-contact porch drop off. Please get acquainted with how to ship pressed flowers securely before shipping! They are fragile and the shipping process is not always kind to packages. If flowers arrive damaged, I will always do my best to salvage what I can and take care of your flowers. I can be contacted if you need assistance with shipping.

Almost always I can create jewelry with pressed flowers that you provide, however I will ask for photos before accepting your order for jewelry.

This includes flowers and bouquets that are not pressed and instead are air dried; have been dried for many years; or artificial flowers. If you have your wedding bouquet and it is dried whole, yes, I can still preserve it!

The items I offer for whole dried, unpressed flowers is currently limited, and very specific with what I can do:

• Due to the size and brittleness of dried flowers, jewelry can only be made with small petals or pieces of petals. I do not create jewelry with whole flowers.
• I have some wall hanging and decorative box options that are great for dried flowers. I will send you my catalog when contacted.
• Please see Emily, Steph, and Colette's projects here to see an example of what I offer with air dried flowers.

Contact me with photos of your bouquet and let me know what you have in mind so I can assist! I can also refer you to other artists that can accept bouquets of this nature for larger, thicker project types if you are interested in preserving the bouquet absolutely whole.

Anything preserved in resin needs to be completely dried and without moisture - casting fresh flowers is not possible! When providing your fresh wedding bouquet, the pressing service is required.

• I offer a pressing service for your flowers at $45/hour. Labor costs for pressing will be calculated into final price of your custom piece. Anything preserved in resin needs to be completely dried and without moisture - casting fresh flowers is not possible!
• One standard wedding bouquet takes approximately 2-5 hours to press depending on size and flowers. You may also provide floral centerpieces or additional bridal party bouquets, etc. The amount of hours will vary depending on size and number of bouquets you provide for your project. Flowers take an additional 3-4 weeks to completely dry and be ready to cast - this is included in the overall 12-16 week processing time. 

• Reservation fee: A $100 reservation fee for your wedding date is required to take part in the pressing service. The reservation fee is non-refundable and not discounted from the final price of your project. This is a fee due upfront that ensures your drop off date is in my calendar, and I will be available to press your bouquet upon arrival.

• Fresh bouquets will need to be dropped off to me in Cleveland the day after your wedding, or mailed on the next business day via 1-day/overnight shipping. I will press your flowers as soon as they arrive. If your flowers do not arrive in the best conditions or have browned, I will always do my best to salvage what I can and take care of your flowers. *When overnighting your wedding bouquet, I will send you detailed shipping instructions to assist you in best practices.

• If you wish, I will return any leftover materials to you, including pressed/dried flowers, vases, ribbons, etc. These will be available to return once your project is completely finished.

When I am unavailable to press your bouquet, such as being out of town for your wedding date, some folks opt to press their wedding flowers themselves. Others enjoy this practice of spending intentional time with their bouquet after the wedding.

• If you would like to go this route for any reason, a reservation fee is not required. I can accept your flowers as soon as they are pressed. 12-16 week processing time applies.
• If needed, I can provide additional information on best practices for pressing your own flowers, and details about my own methods.
• Please read 'Providing Pressed Flowers' Drop Down for additional info!
• Flower press rental coming soon!

• Whether you choose to air dry your bouquet for your upcoming wedding, or have had your bouquet for years, I can accept your flowers for preservation!

• A reservation fee is not required to send me an air dried bouquet. 12-16 week processing time applies upon arrival.

• Please see 'Providing Air Dried Flowers' for specific information.

Wedding, funeral, & pet memorials included. Click Here or see link below contact form!

Current processing time for custom items is 12-16 weeks from time of payment received until shipment/pickup ready, unless otherwise stated, and is subject to change depending on time of year and nature of project.

I offer free consultation via email to discuss your project and what you have in mind. Full payment and any taxes and shipping costs will be due within 7 days once your invoice is sent via email. If you are taking part in pressing services for a provided bouquet, invoice will be sent within two weeks of bouquet drop off date once flowers have been pressed. The 12-16 week processing time for your project is initiated once invoice is paid. Payment is non-refundable. 

For all scheduled wedding bouquets taking part in pressing service, a non-refundable $100 reservation fee is required to guarantee a place in my calendar. This fee is not deducted from the final price of your project.

By ordering custom work, you are offering me artistic liberty to interpret your preferences in accordance with the natural materials I have available and/or your provided materials. You will not receive a mock-up or draft of your piece unless you specifically request. Once cast in resin and the pieces are created, flowers/materials cannot be changed, added, or removed. It is absolutely permanent.

All custom orders are subject to Shipping & Shop Policies. 

I greatly appreciate your interest and support of my work. I am so honored to create custom work for you and to be trusted with your significant bouquets. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! 

A document I've put together covering the important details for bouquet preservation and providing your own materials. This will take you to new window. Please click here!