Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the picture last?
A well cared for frame should last for decades. Please remember that this is a natural product and flower colours may fade or brown naturally over time. The flowers are pressed without using chemicals and therefore will change over the years. The degree of colour change will depend on the flower types and colours in the original bouquet. For some flowers that are prone to colour loss, I will use a microwave flower press to preserve as much of the colour as possible.
To help them stay their best, keep your frame away from direct sunlight and heat sources or moisture and damp.
Which flowers can be pressed?
Generally speaking, more brightly coloured flowers retain their colours best. Most flower colours will turn a darker shade when pressed so red rose petals will turn dark red. White flowers are hardest to press but if the flowers are in good condition the best results can be achieved. Very bulky flowers or fleshy flowers are difficult to press but can be taken apart and then reassembled to make pressing easier. Succulent and tropical flowers like proteas, anthuriums and orchids can be pressed, but Calla lillies are notoriously difficult to press well and presere the colour. If you have a bouquet or arrangement which is mainly Calla lillies, then this service may not be for you.
Pricing
Prices depend on the size of the frame and range from £100-£335. Please see the Shop page for prices for each size of frame. If you wish to gift a smaller, additonal frame, I do offer multi-frame discounts and bundles, so please just ask if you are interested in this.
Are there any other costs?
The price includes my time and experience preserving your flowers, as well as creating your keepsake. You cover the cost of posting the flowers to me by Royal Mail Tracked 24 Delivery. I will send your completed frame to you by Royal Mail 24 Hour Tracked at no extra cost to you.
How long will it take for us to receive my final design?
You can look forward to receiving your picture approx. 8-10 weeks from the date that I receive the flowers. This may be longer during busier times as I press a lot of bouquets over the summer months (up to 20 weeks).
Can we reserve our wedding date with you?
Please send me a message asking if I have availability for your wedding date. The spaces I offer each month are limited due to space and spending quality time on each piece I design. If I confirm I do have availability, then please go ahead and purchase the deposit.
Paying the booking fee
Please contact me to check that I have availability to press your flowers. I do get booked up in busy periods, but will endeavour to fit in last minute requests. If I am available, then please purchase the booking fee via the Shop. This fee is non-refundable, unless I have advance notice, as I will have turned down other people for that available slot. The fee is part-payment for the pressing process and is not taken off the final price of the frames (this final amount covers pressing, frame cost, arranging time, fixing the final design in place and postage of the finished frame.
Sending the flowers
If you, or a member of the wedding party, are local to Norfolk, you are welcome to drop off your flowers to my house. Alternatively, I will send you full instructions for packing and sending your flowers to me upon booking your date. It’s really simple and you can probably repurpose some of the packing materials from your wedding gifts. I recommend posting by Royal Mail’s Tracked 24 Delivery service, which can be booked online or you can use any local post office.
It is usually easier to send the bouquet as a whole (as it can be protected better and move around less) than pulling out individual flowers and wrapping them to send.
Looking after your flowers before sending
Please keep the flower stems in water until you pack them up and make sure the flower petals don't come into contact with any water.
Can we drop our flowers off to you?
Yes! You’re very welcome to arrange a time with me to drop off your flowers if you’re local to me. My house is in Wymondham, Norfolk.
Will my finished picture look just like my bouquet?
Due to possible natural changes in colour due to the drying process they will look different. For example, flowers take on a more paper-like appearance when dried as all their moisture content has been removed, some colours may become darker when pressed and some white and very pale flowers may press to a cream or yellow colour.
I will create a design that works best for the frame and flowers using my experience and creative talent. Some flowers may not dry well, it is all dependent on type of flower and condition I receive them in. If any flowers are brown I will not use them in the frame and will discard them.