Q - What is Freeze-Drying?

A - Very simply, freeze-drying is a preservation process for fresh flowers that maintains the natural shape and vibrant color of the botanical. Other methods of preservation are available but do not compare in the ability to produce an incredibly true to life product. Good Housekeeping Magazine and NBC Dateline recently rated freeze-drying the best preservation method available today. 

Q - How long does it take?

A - No short cuts are taken in our creation of the most natural and unique product in the floral preservation industry. Each flower is considered and individual work of art and handled with care throughout the entire process. The freeze-drying process itself takes 14-18 days. This does not include the time to pre treat, post treat and design. The average keepsakes freeze-dry and design process is completed in 12-16 weeks.

Q - Can anyone freeze-dry?

A - Professional floral freeze-drying is a combination of science and design. Sophisticated and expensive equipment is required. The technology was originally created for the pharmaceutical and food service industry and has been adapted to accommodate the special requirements needed for creating natural-looking preserved botanicals. Knowledge of fresh botanical, manufacturing, and creative design are imperative in the success of quality freeze-drying. 

Q - Can all flowers be freeze dried?

A - Almost all botanicals may be freeze-dried. However some flowers with small petal attachments may not hold up during the process. Flowers in the daisy family have small sockets and pre and post treatments are essential in the process. 

Q - Do the flowers change colors?

A - Some colors tend to deepen, white tends to cream and antique. The flowers will no longer have a dewy fresh appearance because they have been dehydrated. The shape and color will be maintained as close as possible and they will certainly look real. 

Q - How long will the flowers last?

A - This depends on the environment the flowers are kept in after preservation. Humidity and ultraviolet lights are the chief culprits of deterioration. A glass or acrylic case frame or dome will help to minimize humidity and keeping them out of direct sunlight will minimized fading. We offer a wide variety of beautiful containers. 

Q - How soon are the flowers needed?

A - The fresher the flower the better the results. Flowers should be shipped or dropped off the first business day after the wedding. Please call us at 813-290-8515 as soon as possible to arrange for our services!

If your wedding has already taken place and you would like us to re-create your bouquet for preservation purposes please contact us at 813-290-8515.

Q - Can you pick my flowers up after the wedding?

A - Yes, but you need to be in the Tampa Bay Florida Area as well as let us know at least 1 week in advance. There is a charge of $99.95 which includes pickup of the flowers after the reception and packing/shipping to our facility in Ohio.

Q - Do I have to pay for everything up front?

A - No, the only payment we need is your Non-Refundable $100.00 deposit and payment for pickup services if you choose to have us pick up your bouquet.

Q - When is the remaining balance of my order due?

A - When purchasing our services we will give you a completion date. You may make payments if you desire but all remaining balances must be paid prior to shipping of the completed product.