Love My Wedding Flowers proudly introduces preserved real flower bouquets that have been dried and preserved to look fresh and alive for years to come.


Preserved vs. Fresh Flowers
  Preserved Real Flowers Fresh Flowers
VALUE Years of value One day of value
LONGEVITY Years A couple of days
WILTING None.
Pictures can be taken ahead of time and the flowers will still look fantastic for the wedding 		Definite concern (especially on a hot day!)
VIEWING Weeks before the wedding Day of the wedding
BOUQUETS, CORSAGE, BOUTONNIERE as Gift A great gift for bridal party to keep and remember the day. Not an option

Frequently-Asked Questions About Preserved Real Flowers

  1. What are preserved flowers?

    Thistle Dew Floral specializes in creating your special bouquet with already preserved flowers. The flowers in these bouquets are preserved with glycerin and are soft to the touch and have a 100% natural look. Fresh cut flowers are put into a solution consisting of glycerin and water and the plant systemically soaks this solution up. A dye is added into the glycerin solution to enhance the color and keep it looking fresh and alive for years to come.

  2. What is glycerin?

    Glycerin is a natural, non-toxic, vegetable by-product and is used in your soaps, lotions and cosmetics.

  3. How long do preserved flowers last?

    With proper care the preserved flowers can last for years to come. Below is a picture of a bouquet, taken Sept. 2007 that is 6 1/2 years old. Your flowers will keep its radiance all through your day and years to come.
    image of long-lasting preserved real flowers

  4. What if I am allergic to some flowers?

    Preserved flowers are hypo allergenic because the drying and preserving methods eliminate all pollen and fragrances.

  5. Are preserved flowers the same as dried or freeze dried flowers?

    There are many ways of drying flowers. Preserving with glycerin creates a flower that is soft to the touch where as other methods of drying are brittle and very fragile. Preserved flowers feel very much like they are fresh and alive.

  6. How do I care for preserved real flowers?

    • Preserved flowers are real plants that have been treated with a glycerin mixture. No watering is necessary.
    • Keep in a dry place away from humidity and direct sunlight to prevent premature fading.
    • If kept in humid surroundings, moisture may mix with the glycerin used in the preservation of the flowers. If beads of liquid should appear on the leaves, they can be carefully removed with a dry sponge or cloth. Spots on a surface may be removed with a damp sponge. On fabrics, use lukewarm sudsy water only.
    • Preserved real flowers can be dusted with a soft feather duster or a hair dryer on a light, cool setting. It is not necessary to enclose under glass, unless desired.