How Do You Preserve A Bridal Bouquet?
The tradition of carrying bridal bouquets started with the ancient Greeks. The art of preserving floral blooms has been around since before the Egyptians. Thanks to the trail and error of women from both civilizations, the 21st century wife-to-be has a large choice of flowers for her special bouquet and several methods to keep her wedding day petals fresh for posterity. Research the various methods of preserving a bridal bouquet and the pros and cons of each. After determining which method you wish to use, decide if you want the job done professionally or if you prefer to do it yourself using one of the methods described below. Press your floral keepsake into a scrapbook or frame, such as flat glass. This is a simple and fairly inexpensive method, but it’s not very effective for long-term safe keeping of your bridal bouquet. Hang your bouquet upside down somewhere with low humidity for several weeks and let it air dry. This is the next easiest and least expensive method, but it won’t r
