The bridal bouquet can be a nice memory from the wedding. If you're thinking about preserving your bridal bouquet you'll want to read our handy guide filled with hints and tips to getting the job done.

Act Fast
If you are thinking about preserving your bridal bouquet, you need to decide as early as possible and act fast. Most preservation methods require the flowers to be no older than four days. You could choose to preserve a few stems to feature in your wedding scrapbook or you can choose the whole bouquet.

D.I.Y or Professional
You can decide to preserve your wedding flowers yourself; it is great for the bride that has time to monitor the process immediately after the wedding. If you can´t devote the time to preserving your bridal bouquet, and neither can your Maid of Honour, you could have the flowers freeze dried professionally. Freeze drying takes approximately 3 or 4 weeks. If you plan to D.I.Y, you could preserve your bridal bouquet use drying agents such as sand or silica gel. Just cover the flower completely with your chosen substance and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Im-Pressed
Anyone can press their Bridal Bouquet flowers but few have the patience or inclination. Take apart your bouquet and flattened it and it could take eight to ten weeks. Often people are most happy with having their pressed flowers made into the shape of their bouquet.

Budget
Decide how much you are prepared to pay to preserve your bridal bouquet and shop around to get the best deal. Prices start at around 100$.