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Every bride knows the heartbreak of watching her wedding bouquet wither away after the big day. But what if those meaningful blooms could become a permanent keepsake of your celebration?

Wedding planner and wedding content creator Kathy Piech-Lukas of Your Dream Day Weddings and Events welcomes Sebra from The Rambling Florist to explore the fascinating world of bouquet preservation. With passion and expertise, Zebra breaks down the artistic process that transforms wedding flowers and wedding bouquets into lasting works of art. She details her two primary preservation methods—pressing flowers between glass and creating dimensional arrangements in shadow boxes—and explains the distinct beauty each approach offers.

Timing emerges as crucial for successful preservation, with Sebra recommending couples book services 6-8 weeks before their wedding and get flowers to her within three days after. She walks listeners through her entire process, from initial booking to collaborative design to finished artwork, typically completed within 4-6 weeks. Sebra shares stories of her most memorable projects, including a stunning fall bouquet of dahlias and a striking blue-and-orange arrangement complemented by the couple's wedding invitation.

The conversation expands to creative possibilities—incorporating boutonnières, wedding photos, invitations, and even flower girl crowns into preservation pieces. With prices ranging from $375-$550, these keepsakes allow couples to transform fleeting wedding elements into daily reminders of their special day. As Kathy poignantly notes, while most wedding elements disappear, preserved flowers join photographs as tangible memories you can treasure forever.

Ready to transform your wedding flowers into lasting art? Find Sebra at www.theramblingflorist.com and ensure your bouquet lives on as beautifully as your wedding memories. Subscribe now for more expert wedding planning insights!

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