How to Preserve Wedding Flowers
It is not uncommon for brides to keep their wedding bouquets as a way to remember their special day. Preserving wedding flowers is easy to do with a few instructions and great keepsake to have long after your wedding day.
How to Preserve Wedding Flowers
- Make the decision whether you want to preserve you wedding flowers at least 3 to 4 days in advance of the wedding because the treatment needs to begin no more than four days after the wedding. It can take from several days or weeks to complete the process.
- Cover each of the flowers individually with silica gel or borax. The flower must be completely covered because it is used to draw out any moisture that may be in them.
- Put two sheets of paper in the center of a large book. This is done to protect the pages of the book once the flowers are put inside.
- Place some of the flowers on the sheet of paper. If you are putting more than one flower on the paper, it is very important that they are not touching.
- Place two sheets of paper over the flower or flowers.
- Close the book with the flowers inside and place it in the microwave.
- Set the microwave on the medium setting and set the timer for 30 seconds and turn it on.
- Remove the book from the microwave once it has finished.
- Open the book to allow the steam to escape and let the flowers cool.
- Close the book and place several heavy objects on top of it. The flowers will be ready to be removed in approximately 72 hours.