HOW IT WORKS

A reservation is recommended. While we would love to always accept all flowers, we do have capacity limits. To avoid disappointment, we encourage a reservation. This is especially true during the busy summer/fall wedding season. We will do our best to accommodate last minute requests, in particular memorial flowers.

A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to hold your place. This deposit will go towards the cost of your finished piece.

One or two days after your event is best. The fresher the flowers the better the results.

After your event, KEEP THEM IN WATER! Hydrated flowers press better than wilting flowers. Do not wet the flower heads themselves, only put the stems in water. If your event is in winter, don’t let them freeze. Keep them covered while outdoors and en-route to The Flower Press. Use a light covering that won’t crush the flowers, plastic or paper bags are ideal.

Your flowers will be in the press 6-8 weeks. Flower pressing is a slow process, but patience yields delightful results.

After your flowers come out of the press, we schedule an appointment with you for a consultation to design your custom piece. At this time, we take a second deposit based on your total order.

A further 2 to 4 months after your consultation is normal. Timing will vary depending on the season. Expect a total turnaround time of about 6 months.

Some flowers press better than others, however the more difficult flowers are disassembled when they go into the press and then reassembled when they come out. Occasionally there are stems that we just can’t press, but we can usually use parts of them in your design.

Most flowers change colours during preservation and the shapes will change due to being “squished” in the press. Usually the colour changes are lovely, but there are exceptions. For those exceptions, we have special colouring techniques to bring your flowers back to life and hide any blemishes that show up. Colour enhancement/correction is discussed during your consultation.

Our signature size is 12”x16” and starts at $450. Price varies depending on the frame you choose. Other popular sizes are 8”x10” starting at $250 and 16”x20” starting at $600. We offer other sizes if required, contact us for more information. Your frame size will need to be known at time of flower drop off. A frame style will be selected during your consultation, after your flowers are pressed.

The number of flowers pressed is determined by the frame size (or sizes) that you choose. We select the best blooms based on their condition, how well the press and for variety. Contact us before your drop off date if you need assistance choosing frame sizes.