Your wedding bouquet can be kept for decades to come. The preservation method you choose will depend on the type of flowers in the bouquet and the look you want for your preserved bouquet. Here are a few steps to help you preserve a bouquet.

Preserve the bouquet yourself or let a professional do it for you. Make this decision well in advance of the wedding date as all methods of preservation require that the treatment begin no later than one to four days after the wedding.

Supplies Needed:
Silica Gel ( available at craft/art supply stores)
Can Of Clear Acrylic Spray
Hot Glue Gun
Shadow Box ( available at craft/art/framing stores)
Background Mat or Fabric
Soft Bristle Artist Brush
Fresh Dry Flowers, Fillers, Leaves (cut off flower leaving appox. 1-2" stem)
Wedding Announcement/Photo (optional)

Instructions:
Cover the bottom of an airtight container with 1" Silica Gel (Tupperware works)
Place flowers face up so they are not touching
Completely cover flowers with Silica Gel
Seal with lid or Saran wrap. Leave undisturbed for 5-7 days
Gently pour off Silica Gel and using a brush, dust off any remaining Silica
Spray with acrylic to help seal in color and resist breakage. Let dry
Glue mat or fabric to backboard of shadow box
Glue flowers to mat/fabric. Be creative! You can arrange the flowers as you’d like, insert a photo, wedding invitation or announcement, etc.