1. What is freeze-drying?

In a commercial freeze-dryer, flowers go through a process called sublimation. Because the flowers will be in a perfect vacuum the water in the flowers will go from the frozen state to the vaporized stated without passing through the liquid state. This allows flowers to become preserved keeping their same shape and color, so enjoyment from the beauty of fresh flowers will last for years to come.

2. How soon do you need the flowers?

The fresher the flowers, the better the results will be. Normally a bouquet will be dropped off a day or two after the wedding. Place the bouquet in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. If it is a hand tied bouquet, place it in a vase of water first. We are available 7 days a week for bouquet drop-off. If it is inconvenient for you to drop off the bouquet, we do offer pick-up service at your reception. The charge for this is $25 unless you are also having your gown preserved then the reception pick-up service is complementary.

3. How long does it take the flowers to dry?

The process of freeze-drying your flowers will take approximately 30 days. Your design arrangements is usually completed 6-8 weeks after this depending on the season.

4. Do all flowers freeze-dry well?

Most all of the traditional wedding flowers do very well. The few exceptions are daisies, wildflowers, bouvardia, and some species of orchids.

5. What will my flowers look like?

Some flowers will undergo a slight but natural change in color. White flowers may turn ivory and red flowers may darken. The shape of each flower, however, should remain close to it's original shape. Freeze-dried flowers are full and beautiful.

6. How long will the flowers last?

Because the freeze-drying of botanicals only began in 1989, it is too soon to say that they could last forever. However, freeze-dried flowers protected from humidity, dust, insects and breakage in a sealed container should give many years of enjoyment. Today's post-treatment solutions have been developed to help the flowers to resist fading and moisture re-absorbtion, thus prolonging their beauty.

7. I have my daughter's/friend bouquet and don't know which arrangement she prefers.

There is a $50 deposit with the flowers that will be applied to the total cost of the keepsake. We will begin the drying process and when the bride returns from her honeymoon, she can schedule an appointment and make her selection from many design options.