Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Midlands Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yourmidlands.wedding
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Treasured Blooms
Q | I would love to preserve my wedding flowers after the big day. What should I keep in mind, and what's the process like? |
A | Salma Sanji says: If you're thinking of preserving your flowers after the big day, ask the coordinator or someone you trust, like a bridesmaid, to place them in a glass of water when you're not holding them for photos. Arrange this with the venue beforehand; they might even provide a vase. This will help keep your flowers fresh and ready to box and post after the wedding. We've put a lot of thought into making the process as convenient as possible for you— it's incredibly straightforward! With more than 95 products available on our website, the only challenge is deciding which ones you want made with your flowers. Here's how we've simplified the process for you… •Pick your products and place your order on our website. •Follow the instructions to box up your flowers and send them to us for next-day delivery. •Sit back and wait for your keepsakes to be returned to you. Once we have your flowers, we'll keep you updated with photo updates, usually via WhatsApp. If you don't have WhatsApp, don't worry—we'll email you instead. You'll receive an update when your flowers are dry and another when your keepsakes are finished and ready to be returned to you. We recommend booking in advance, but understand sometimes this isn't possible. If we have availability, we always consider last-minute bookings. We're here to support you every step of the way. |
Salma Sanji, Sals Forever Flowers
Hello Petal
Q | I'm thinking of having my wedding flowers preserved. Are there any flowers I should avoid, and how long after the wedding should I send them to the artist? |
A | Ronni Jones says: Waxy flowers like orchids and lilies can be tricky to preserve as they quite often lose colour. If this happens, they can be colour corrected, so they don't need to be completely avoided, just don't have an entire bouquet of them – mix it up a bit! Texture and colour are everything when it comes to floral preservation, so keep this in mind when planning your wedding flowers with your florist. It's best to send your blooms to your preservation artist within two to three days after the wedding. Depending on where your preservationist is based in relation to you, you can either drop them off in person or post them. You should be provided with instructions on how best to package and ship your flowers, and some suppliers will also send you tips on keeping your bouquet looking amazing on your wedding day. |
Ronni Jones, Suspended Petals
Say It With Flowers
Q | We're thinking of having our wedding flowers preserved. How does the process work? |
A | Ronni Jones says: Sending your precious flowers to be preserved can be a daunting thought, but it isn't as scary as you may think. Once you have chosen the company and style that best suits you and booked your spot, you will need to send or deliver your flowers to them to be preserved. Flowers need to be dried to be preserved regardless of the style you choose. The drying process is slow and will take time. When your flowers have been dried, and you have chosen your preservation options, your artist will start creating your keepsake. You may also be able to include items of significance to you, like a charm, sixpence or ribbon from your bouquet. The time this takes varies from artist to artist. Allow up to nine months for you to receive your completed piece. You will then be able to keep your flowers for a lifetime and enjoy all the happy memories they hold. |
Ronni Jones, Suspended Petals