Frequently Asked Questions

 Where are you located?

I live in Grapevine, Texas, a cute little city known for its lake, wine, and historic downtown. All drop off and pick up will occur at my home studio unless previously arranged otherwise.

Do you take brides out of Texas?

No, currently I am only accepting florals from customers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It is something I am researching and may be able to offer in the future.

How far in advance should I book?

Like all things wedding related, the earlier you can book, the better. I am only able to accept a certain number of commissions each weekend. I take a great deal of time and thought creating each piece and honoring the memory of your flowers. I am currently booking for 2024/2025!

Is a deposit required to reserve my date?

Yes. In order to lock in your date, a contract will be sent and need to be signed and returned with a $200 non-refundable deposit. The deposit counts towards your overall total. If you would like to inquire about the availability of your date, please fill out this form on the “reserve your date” page.

How soon do you need my flowers after the event?

I strongly encourage all of my customers to get the flowers to me as soon as possible. Flowers are required to be delivered to my location no later than 2 days after the event. However, the fresher the flower is, the better chance the flower has of retaining color and resilience. Flowers that are too damaged or starting to mold cannot be used. I recommend designating a trusted friend or family member with the task of dropping off the flowers to my home studio right after your event is over.

Is it okay if I toss my bouquet?

I strongly advise having your florist create a “toss bouquet” for you to throw in order to save your main bouquet from getting damaged. Most florists offer this and then you don’t run the risk of damaging your bouquet beyond use.

How long does the process take?

Please be fully prepared to wait between 12-16 weeks before receiving your pressed frame. This is a long and meditative process. Flowers are carefully taken apart and laid into the press, often times petal by petal. Flowers are checked on daily during the first week or so of entering the press, to ensure flowers are pressing correctly and no mold is growing. It can take up to 6 weeks for some flower varieties to fully dry to the point that no moisture remains. Once fully dried, flowers are removed from the press and reassembled. Then the real fun begins, arranging the dried flowers in an imaginative collage to create a truly unique work of art for your home.

Will my flowers fade or change color?

Yes, please be prepared to see some fading. Each flower is unique, some will lose more color than others and change over time as flowers lose their moisture content. The fading of the botanicals over time creates a natural vintage feeling.

To help retain color it is best to press your flowers as quickly as possible, which is why I ask for flowers to be delivered no more than 2 days after the event. But again, the quicker you can get them to me, the more successful your flowers will press and preserve.

And finally, the same as any piece of art, please keep your floral frame away from sunlight and moisture, to avoid extra fading and damage.

Why don’t I just press them myself?

Pressing flowers is a wonderful hobby and that’s how I got started. I hope that everyone gives the craft a try! However, you only get one shot at preserving the flowers from your special occasion. You invest a lot of time and money to get the flowers just right, and floral preservation gives you a way to make the most of the investment. Pressing flowers can be quite tricky on its own, with the chance of flowers molding and being ruined. Different flowers require different techniques and care to optimize their pressing potential. Rest easy in the fact that I have developed my pressing skills and techniques and have Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art with a trained eye for balance, color theory, composition, and harmony.

What if my wedding already happened?

I am happy to do a recreation piece for you! Maybe you didn’t know about pressed flower preservation when you got married. Maybe you want to improve the bouquet you had in the past. This is a great option for an anniversary gift. Send me a message and let’s chat details!

Do you take commissions other than weddings?

Yes, I am happy to create art with many special occasion flowers. Custom art, birthday, memorial, baby shower, send me a message to inquire.

How do you create your masterpieces?

I put a lot of time and care creating each piece of art from your flowers. The entire process takes me roughly 30-50 hours from start to finish. This includes carefully taking apart your flowers once they arrive at my studio. Many bulkier flowers, like roses, dahlias, sunflowers, and peonies (to name a few) must be fully deconstructed and laid in to the press petal by petal. Flowers are pressed between two sheets of blotting paper, which works to remove moisture from the flowers. I keep a close eye on your flowers as they are pressing to ensure no mold is building up and everything is pressing just right. Blotting paper needs to be changed after a few days to further ensure mold does not occur. Eventually, flowers reach a stage where the paper no longer needs to be changed and can “rest” in the press for a few weeks, ensuring the flowers hold on to their crisp, pressed form.

Once flowers are ready to come out of the press, the flowers that needed to be pressed petal by petal will now need to be reassembled. I delicately glue flowers back together one petal at a time, making them whole once more. If a client is interested in color enhancing, this too takes time, carefully dry painting chalk onto the petals before reassembling.

While your flowers are pressing, I take the time to build your custom frame from scratch. I work with a local wood wholesaler who ethically source their wood products and gives me a wide selection of quality grade woods to choose from. Once the frame is made, I stain it to the stain color of your choice and cut the glass to size.

Finally, once all the flowers are taken from the press and reassembled, and the frame is made, I can create artwork with your flowers. I take careful consideration with each flower’s placement, honoring their natural shapes and bends.