Wedding Bouquet Preservation

Your wedding bouquet is a precious element of your special day. To preserve and display your beautiful flowers long-term, I transform your bridal bouquet into keepsake art for your home by creating a pressed flower frame. Each step of the process (drying, design, framing and embellishments) is executed by my own expert hands in my Paris studio.
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Votre bouquet de mariage est un élément important de votre grand jour – et il pourrait également vous servir de merveilleux souvenir. Pour préserver vos fleurs, je transforme votre bouquet en une œuvre d’art intemporelle: je presse votre bouquet puis crée une compositions de fleurs pressées sous verre. Chaque étape (pressage, design, encadrement et personalisation) est réalisée par mais main expertes dans mon studio à Paris. Envie de donner une seconde vie à votre bouquet de mariée? Remplissez le formulaire de demande ci-dessous.

How does it work?
Comment ça marche?

#1

Before the wedding:
we book the date & discuss your preferences for the frame and composition

Avant le mariage:
on reserve la date & discute de vos préférences pour le cadre et la composition

#2

Right after the wedding:
You send your bouquet to me in Paris & I press the flowers while they’re fresh

Juste après le mariage:
Vous m’envoyez votre bouquet et je les presse pendant qu’elles sont encore fraiches

#3

~6 weeks later:
I create and frame the floral composition & send the finished keepsake to you!

~6 semaines plus tard:
Je créé et encadre la composition florale & vous revoie votre magnifique cadre souvenir!

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Frequently Asked Questions:
Foire Aux Questions:

What’s the full process of getting my bouquet preserved?
  1. Initial Contact: Reach out to me before the wedding to plan the project & discuss your preferences.
  2. Shipping the Bouquet: Ship your flowers directly to me (in Paris, France) 24-72h after the wedding. The more fresh the flowers are, the better. If you or your guests are in Paris, we can also plan an in-person exchange. This is also when you provide any wedding invitation, vows, or photos you want to include in the composition.
  3. Pressing and Drying: As soon as your bouquet arrives, I press and dehydrate each flower, then leave them to dry completely for a few weeks.
  4. Choosing a Frame: We select a frame style and size for your composition. Standard frames come in size A3 (30 x 42 cm), with a double-glass backing and natural wood frame.
  5. Creating the Composition: I create your pressed bouquet composition according to your preferences and frame it.
  6. Receiving your frame: I mail your beautiful keepsake bouquet frame back to you!
How long does it take?

I typically ask for 6 weeks after I receive your flowers to create your composition. This timeline ensures your flowers are completely dry and look their best. During peak wedding season (May-July), add a couple of extra weeks to the timeline.

How much does it cost?

I charge 350 euros for a custom bouquet composition. This includes both the cost of creating your composition and the cost of the standard frame. Please note that this does not include shipping (shipping your bouquet to me in Paris, and shipping the finished frame back to you).

I am getting married in France but live abroad, can you ship the finished frame internationally?

Of course! Once you reach out to me, I will estimate the international shipping costs and add these to your final quote.

Can I include special items in my composition?

Absolutely! This is your souvenir, and I do my best to incorporate whatever elements you want to include in the composition. Just let me know and send me the item alongside your bouquet. Some items I’ve included in past compositions include: invitations, wedding vows, photos, wedding certificates, couples’ logo, wedding date, wedding bands.

My wedding has already happened, do you take last minute requests?

Yes! Plenty of my clients only think to preserve their bouquet after the wedding, and I am happy to take on your project so you can keep your flowers! Simply mention the wedding has already happened in the contact form below and I will respond as fast as possible to let you know whether I am available. I will provide you with all the information up front so you can send your flowers right away.

How do I ship my bouquet?

Once your wedding date approaches, I will reach out to send you my tips for mailing your bouquet to me. The important things to consider ahead of time are:

  1. Send your bouquet as soon as possible after the wedding (ie. the next day or within 72 hours). The more fresh the flowers are when they arrive, the more vibrant the final composition will be.
  2. Plan for a box that is larger than your bouquet to prevent the flowers from being constrained or crushed.

If you are in France, shipping via La Poste & Chronopost is the most affordable and reliable way to send your flowers. Expect shipping to cost between 10-30 euros. If you have the option of sending your package through express mail, I also recommend it so the flowers will be in the best possible condition when they arrive.

If you or your guests are in Paris, let me know and we can meet in person to exchange the bouquet as well as the finished frame.

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About Petites Pensées Papeterie:

Petites Pensées Papeterie is a handmade gift and stationery shop based in Paris, France. I specialize in crafting unique products that celebrate the natural beauty of flowers by giving them a second life — both in your home and on your journal pages. My collection includes pressed flower frames, handmade journals, journaling stickers and accessories, greeting cards, and candles, often incorporating real pressed flowers in their design for a touch of natural beauty. Hence the name “Petites Pensées”, which translates to either “little pansies” or “little thoughts” from french. Learn more

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