How to Choose the Best Flowers for Preservation
Not all flowers preserve the same! When it comes to wedding flower preservation and pressed flower frames, choosing the right blooms is essential to ensure vibrant and long-lasting pressed flowers, and choosing the wrong flowers may necessitate replacing more delicate blooms so they can be pressed while they’re super fresh. We don’t recommend you change any special floral plans just to accommodate flower preservation, but if you’re flexible or just want the most perfect pressed bouquet possible, we definitely have some good tips for choosing the right flowers for your bouquet.
Choose hearty flowers
Work with a local flower supplier if possible
Make sure your flowers are fresh and healthy on your big day
Keep them on water and in a cool place after your event
If you choose delicate flowers, know that some may need to be replaced
Still, it’s important to start with the right floral recipe if you want your pressed bouquet to really stand out. Here's a guide to flowers you can use in your wedding that preserve really well, and consistently make some of our favorite pressed flower frames:
Roses
Renowned for their timeless beauty and sturdy petals, roses are an excellent choice for pressed flower frames. They retain their color well and add a romantic touch to any arrangement. Roses are one of the most common flowers in wedding bouquets, and come in a wide variety of types, colors, and sizes to complement any aesthetic.
Lavender
With its delicate looking but hearty blooms and soothing fragrance, lavender is a popular choice for pressed flower frames. Its slender stems and small flowers press easily, creating elegant and aromatic displays.
Daisies
Cheerful and versatile, daisies are perfect for adding a pop of color to pressed flower frames. Their simple yet charming appearance complements a variety of floral arrangements and they tend to retain color exceptionally well, especially when kept out of the sun.
Baby’s Breath
Known for its delicate, cloud-like clusters of tiny white flowers, baby's breath adds a touch of ethereal beauty to pressed flower frames. Its small blooms press well and retain their shape and color, and they happen to be very common in bridal bouquets. We can also make awesome pressed flower jewelry from these tiny flowers!
Peonies
Loved for their lush, ruffled petals and intoxicating fragrance, peonies make a stunning addition to pressed flower frames. Their large blooms press beautifully, capturing their exquisite detail and soft hues. This is my favorite flower, and it just so happens they preserve really well and can stay colorful for a long time.
Forget-Me-Nots
Symbolizing enduring love and memories, forget-me-nots are a sentimental choice for pressed flower frames. Their tiny, sky-blue flowers press well and retain their color, making them perfect for adding a meaningful touch of color to your arrangement.
Most greens and foliage preserve well, so use anything you like. Round eucalyptus looks great and has a nice flat profile, while some greens and foliage like succulents and berries can be difficult to fit into smaller pressed flower frames. For the most part though, choose anything you like. For our larger frames, we can adjust the depth as deep as necessary, so literally choose anything you want in there!
So when you’re selecting flowers for pressed flower frames in wedding flower preservation, opt for blooms with sturdy petals, vibrant colors, and a timeless appeal. Roses, lavender, daisies, baby's breath, peonies, and forget-me-nots are just a few excellent choices that will ensure your pressed flower frame captures the beauty and sentiment of your special day for years to come. Remember, not all flowers are available all the time! Check out our guide on flower availability across the seasons for help choosing preservation friendly blooms no matter the season. As always, if you have any questions or need advice, or would like us to work with your florist to make sure your pressed bouquet is as captivating as possible, please reach out to us! Cheers!
