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Not All Floral Preservation Is the Same: 5 Questions Every Bride Should Ask Before Booking

Is Floral Preservation Worth It? Why Preserving Your Wedding Bouquet Is an Investment — Not Just an Expense

When Should You Book a Floral Preservation Artist? A Wedding Planning Timeline for Preserving Your Bouquet

How to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet After the Wedding — The Best Way to Turn Your Flowers Into Lasting Keepsakes

There is something unmistakably joyful about sunflowers. With their golden petals, bold faces, and unmistakable warmth, sunflowers feel like captured sunshine. That is exactly why they have become one of our favorite flowers to press and preserve. As specialists in pressed wedding flower preservation , we love working with sunflowers because they translate beautifully from fresh bouquets into lasting, meaningful keepsakes. Whether sunflowers arrive as part of a wedding bouque

Preserving flowers is a beautiful art, but it can also be a frustrating one. If you've ever pulled out your pressed flowers only to find they’ve gone soft or started to mold, you’re not alone. Moisture is the number one enemy in flower pressing and improper drying techniques can ruin even the most beautiful blooms. That’s why we designed our Custom Microwave Flower Press Kit. An innovative tool made to speed up the drying process and dramatically reduce the risk of rot and

As the weather cools and fall bouquets start arriving in the studio, we’re seeing some of our favorite blooms of the year: asters and chrysanthemums. These two flowers are true autumn staples and every time we unpack a bouquet with them tucked inside, we get a little excited. Not only are they beautiful in fresh arrangements, but they also press wonderfully, making them a joy to work with. Asters: The Delicate Stars of Fall Asters have a light, airy charm that brings movement

We believe your wedding keepsake should be more than just preserved petals, it should reflect your style, your bouquet, and the warmth of your memories. We partner with Knox Wood Creations in Knoxville, TN to offer four premium hardwood options for your pressed flower frames: Oak, Cherry, Walnut, and Maple . Each wood has its own character, color, & mood. Pairing it thoughtfully with your blooms ensures the final frame is as artful as the flowers themselves. Let’s walk throu

Your wedding bouquet isn’t the only thing you can preserve from your special day. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we love helping couples...

Did you hang your bouquet to dry after your wedding and now it’s tucked away in a closet, gathering dust? If your flowers are already...

Your wedding bouquet is not just a bundle of flowers, it is a bouquet of memories. Every bloom tells a story, from the ones you carefully chose with your florist to the ones you held walking down the aisle. That’s why preserving your wedding bouquet is one of the most meaningful ways to hold on to the beauty and emotion of your day. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we specialize in wedding floral preservation that transforms your bouquet into timeless pressed flower art a one-of-a-k

After your wedding day, one of the most important steps in preserving your bouquet is making sure it arrives to us safely and in great...

When it comes to wedding flowers, few blooms are as iconic or beloved as the rose. Timeless and romantic in meaning, roses have been a staple in bridal bouquets for generations and for good reason. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we see roses in nearly every bouquet that comes through our studio and we absolutely love preserving them. Why Roses Are a Pressing Favorite Roses are one of the most versatile and meaningful flowers in the world of weddings. They symbolize love, devotion

Flower pressing is a beautiful tradition and if you love crafts, you might be tempted to press your wedding bouquet yourself. But when it comes to preserving something as meaningful and once-in-a-lifetime as your bridal flowers, it’s important to understand the difference between DIY flower pressing and professional wedding floral preservation. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we’ve preserved thousands of wedding bouquets and know just how delicate the process can be. Here is what t

If you’re planning to preserve your wedding bouquet, one of the best things you can do is let your wedding planner know early in the process. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we specialize in wedding floral preservation and have worked with many amazing planners who help their couples make the process seamless from keeping flowers fresh to getting them shipped to our st udio. Here ’s w hy your planner can be a huge asset when it comes to preserving your blooms: They Can Keep Your B

Summer weddings are enchanting. The warmth, the light, and vibrant blooms create an atmosphere that’s truly magical. One of the highlights of these celebrations is the summer bouquet. If you're planning a warm-weather wedding and dreaming of preserving your flowers, knowing which blooms are naturally in season is essential. While many flowers can be imported year-round, using what's blooming locally in the summer often means fresher flowers and a more sustainable choice. Here

When it comes to choosing your wedding bouquet, color says so much. Whether you’re drawn to soft whites and creams or bold, vibrant blooms, your bouquet reflects the tone of your day and your personal style. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we’ve preserved thousands of bouquets over the years, and we truly love both colorful and white arrangements. Each one tells a different story. Colorful Bouquets: A Burst of Personality From deep burgundy dahlias to sunny yellow ranunculus, colo

Your wedding day is a reflection of your love story and few details capture that essence quite like your bouquet and your invitation. At Stag Ridge Mercantile , we believe that preserving both together in a custom pressed flower frame is one of the most meaningful ways to celebrate your special day for years to come. Why Include Your Wedding Invitation in Your Pressed Flower Frame? Your wedding invitation is more than a piece of paper, it is the first glimpse your guests had

Featuring an 18” x 24” Walnut Float Frame Sunflowers are known for their bold beauty and golden glow, but what many people don’t realize is just how tricky they are to preserve. Their thick centers and hearty petals don’t always cooperate the way daintier flowers do, but that’s part of what makes them so special & rewarding to work with. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, pressing sunflowers is an intricate process that feels a bit like solving a floral puzzle. Each bloom must be tak

At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we are honored to carry on the centuries-old tradition of flower pressing, an art form that transforms fresh blooms into lasting keepsakes. Whether we’re preserving a pressed wedding bouquet or crafting a custom pressed flower art piece, we feel deeply connected to the long history behind this beautiful process. A Tradition Rooted in History Flower pressing dates back thousands of years. The oldest known pressed flowers were found in a 2,000 year old