Questions?
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Listed below are answers to frequently asked questions.
If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly!
What is the best way to get in touch with you?
The best way to check availability or submit an inquiry is by using the link below. I can also be reached by phone, socials or email: petalandpuppreservations@gmail.com.
How soon should I book?
There's limited availability for bookings per weekend to ensure that your flowers receive the care they deserve. Floral preservation as of recent years is in very high demand and booking as soon as possible is recommended to secure your spot! However, last minute orders are always welcome to inquire about availability.
How soon do you need my flowers?
To best preserve fresh flowers, I recommend them to be given to me within 4 days of your event. In the meantime please keep your flowers in a vase with freshwater. You are welcome to keep them in the refrigerator, however it is not neccessary.
Do you accept payment plans?
I encourage payment in full however, I understand preservation can be costly. Please contact to discuss payment plan options if needed!
How can I get my flowers to you?
I no longer travel or offer pick ups, unless it’s coordinated through a partnered wedding venue. Since becoming a mom, my work time between daycare hours must be dedicated to production. I can receive your flowers by delivery or shipping! I will ship your finished keepsake, if needed, to anywhere in the United States. Rates will vary!
How long does it usually take?
My current turn around time is approximately 9+ months. Please know this is an estimated timeframe as I am a one woman show, new mama & wife! Turnaround times may change due to unforeseen circumstances within my business and family.
Preserving your flowers is also a very delicate process, which includes weeks of drying, pouring multiple layers, sanding and top coating and a lot of attention to detail.
I ask for grace while I ensure your keepsakes are made perfectly and also maintain a work/home life!
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton
Will my keepsake eventually turn yellow?
Although I use a very high-quality UV-resistant resin, all resin will eventually amber over time, resembling a warm, golden hour tone. Your order will include a care card with instructions on how to properly care for your keepsake to ensure slow aging.
Will the quality of my flowers change once dried?
The condition of which I receive flowers is the condition they are dried in. Although I recommend receiving your flowers within 4 days of your event, this does not guarantee that your flowers have not already begun to wilt.
Transparent spots or "love marks" as we like to call them are inevitable throughout this process. These spots resemble where your flowers were most touched and loved by both you and your florist.
Throughout the drying process some flowers do change colors. Bright pigmented flowers often maintain their original color or dry into a deeper color. Light pastels often dry muted. White flowers will almost always dry with ivory or yellow tones. While I would love to offer color correction one day, that is not a service I offer during this time.
Will my keepsake have bubbles in it?
While bubbles are a natural part of resin and cannot be completely avoided, I have spent a great amount of time perfecting my technique so that your keepsake has minimal bubbles and has a high quality finish. Please know that some bubbles may still appear and no keepsake is 100% bubble free.
Do you preserve old flowers?
Yes! I fully believe there is beauty in everything! While old air-dried flowers may not look as great as freshly dried ones, they still hold such sentiment!
*There may be some limitations on what keepsakes I can make with them, depending on the shape they’ve dried in.