Question 1

Do I need to live near your studio to get my North Carolina bouquet preserved?

Accepted Answer

No. Our mail-in service lets couples anywhere in North Carolina send their flowers to our Tennessee studio.

Question 2

Is it safe to ship my bouquet such a long distance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our packaging guidance helps protect your bouquet during shipping from North Carolina to our studio.

Question 3

What is the best way to store my flowers before shipping them?

Accepted Answer

Keep your bouquet out of water, away from sunlight, and in a cool place until you are ready to ship.

Question 4

Will my flowers still look fresh by the time they reach your studio?

Accepted Answer

Flowers naturally change after cutting, but prompt shipping gives us the best chance to preserve their color and detail.

Question 5

Can I send flowers from a wedding that took place in a smaller North Carolina town?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept bouquets from every part of North Carolina, including small towns, coastal areas, and mountain communities.

Question 6

What happens if some of my flowers do not survive the trip?

Accepted Answer

A few stems may fade during transit, so we design your finished piece around the flowers that arrive in the best condition.

Question 7

Can I include other keepsakes, like an invitation or ribbon, with my preserved flowers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can include details such as a ribbon, initial, or invitation element in your framed design.

Question 8

How long does the entire process take from shipping to receiving my finished artwork?

Accepted Answer

Preservation and framing typically take several weeks after your flowers arrive, and we keep you updated throughout the process.

Question 9

Do I need to live near your studio to get my New York bouquet preserved?

Accepted Answer

No. Our mail-in service lets couples anywhere in New York, from Manhattan to the Finger Lakes, send flowers to us without visiting in person.

Question 10

Is it safe to ship my bouquet such a long distance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly preserve flowers shipped from New York and across the country. Following our packaging guidance keeps your bouquet safe in transit.

Question 11

What is the best way to store my flowers before shipping them?

Accepted Answer

Keep your bouquet out of water, away from sunlight, and in a cool spot until you are ready to ship. Full instructions are provided once you book.

Question 12

Will my flowers still look fresh by the time they reach your studio?

Accepted Answer

Flowers change naturally after cutting, so we recommend shipping promptly. Our process restores color and shape even after some drying occurs.

Question 13

Can I send flowers from a wedding that took place upstate or on Long Island?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept bouquets from every part of New York, including upstate, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.

Question 14

What happens if some of my flowers do not survive the trip?

Accepted Answer

A few stems fading in transit is common. We design your finished piece around whatever arrives in the best condition.

Question 15

Can I include other keepsakes, like an invitation or ribbon, with my preserved flowers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many couples add a ribbon, initial, or invitation detail to their framed design. Just let us know your preference.

Question 16

How long does the entire process take from shipping to receiving my finished artwork?

Accepted Answer

Preservation and framing typically take several weeks once your flowers arrive. We keep you updated throughout the process.

Question 17

Do I need to live near your studio to get my Georgia bouquet preserved?

Accepted Answer

No. Our mail-in service lets couples anywhere in Georgia, from Atlanta to Savannah, send flowers to us without visiting in person.

Question 18

Is it safe to ship my bouquet such a long distance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly preserve flowers shipped from Georgia and across the country. Following our packaging guidance keeps your bouquet safe in transit.

Question 19

What is the best way to store my flowers before shipping them?

Accepted Answer

Keep your bouquet out of water, away from sunlight, and in a cool spot until you are ready to ship. Full instructions are provided once you book.

Question 20

Will my flowers still look fresh by the time they reach your studio?

Accepted Answer

Flowers change naturally after cutting, so we recommend shipping promptly. Our process restores color and shape even after some drying occurs.

Question 21

Can I send flowers from a wedding that took place in a smaller Georgia town?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept bouquets from every part of Georgia, from major cities to small towns.

Question 22

What happens if some of my flowers do not survive the trip?

Accepted Answer

A few stems fading in transit is common. We design your finished piece around whatever arrives in the best condition.

Question 23

Can I include other keepsakes, like an invitation or ribbon, with my preserved flowers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many couples add a ribbon, initial, or invitation detail to their framed design. Just let us know your preference.

Question 24

How long does the entire process take from shipping to receiving my finished artwork?

Accepted Answer

Preservation and framing typically take several weeks once your flowers arrive. We keep you updated throughout the process.

Question 25

Can I have my wedding flowers preserved if I live in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Our mail-in service allows couples throughout Florida to send their wedding flowers to our Tennessee studio for professional preservation.

Question 26

What should I do with my bouquet after the wedding?

Accepted Answer

Follow the flower preparation and shipping instructions provided with your preservation order. Proper handling before shipment can help protect your flowers.

Question 27

How do I package my flowers for shipping?

Accepted Answer

Once you reserve your preservation service, we provide instructions to help you prepare and package your flowers safely before sending them to our studio.

Question 28

Do you accept flowers from all areas of Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our mail-in service is available to couples throughout the state, so you can send your flowers to us regardless of which Florida city or community your wedding took place in.

Question 29

Which flowers work well for preservation?

Accepted Answer

Many varieties of wedding flowers can be preserved. Results can differ based on the flower type, freshness, condition, size, and natural characteristics of each bloom.

Question 30

Can greenery be included in the finished artwork?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Greenery can often be incorporated into preserved floral artwork. The final design depends on the condition and type of greenery included with your flowers.

Question 31

Can you preserve only part of my bouquet?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your preservation package and design preferences, selected flowers or portions of a bouquet may be incorporated into the finished artwork.

Question 32

What will my finished preserved flowers look like?

Accepted Answer

Every bouquet is unique. The final appearance depends on the flowers you send, how they respond to preservation, and the custom design selected for your artwork.

Question 33

Can I really mail my bouquet from Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can safely ship your wedding bouquet to us from anywhere in Texas. We provide guidance on preparing and packaging your flowers before shipping.

Question 34

How do I ship my bouquet for preservation?

Accepted Answer

After placing your order, you’ll receive instructions on how to prepare, package, and ship your bouquet to us safely.

Question 35

How soon after my wedding should I send my flowers?

Accepted Answer

We recommend sending your flowers as soon as possible after your wedding. Fresh flowers are more likely to preserve well when they reach us quickly.

Question 36

Can you preserve flowers from anywhere in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept wedding flowers from across Texas, allowing couples throughout the state to preserve their bouquets as meaningful keepsakes.

Question 37

What types of flowers can you preserve?

Accepted Answer

We can preserve many different types of wedding flowers. The final result depends on the flower variety, condition, size, and how the flowers are prepared and shipped.

Question 38

Can you preserve flowers from a mixed bouquet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mixed bouquets can generally be preserved. Each flower may respond differently to the preservation process, so results can vary depending on the varieties included.

Question 39

Can I mail my wedding bouquet from California?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can safely ship your wedding bouquet to us from anywhere in California. We provide guidance on preparing and packaging your flowers before shipping.

Question 40

How do I ship my bouquet for preservation?

Accepted Answer

After placing your order, you’ll receive instructions on how to prepare, package, and ship your bouquet to us safely.

Question 41

How soon after my wedding should I send my flowers?

Accepted Answer

We recommend sending your flowers as soon as possible after your wedding. Fresh flowers are more likely to preserve well when they reach us quickly.

Question 42

Can you preserve flowers from anywhere in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept wedding flowers from across California, allowing couples throughout the state to preserve their bouquets as meaningful keepsakes.

Question 43

What types of flowers can you preserve?

Accepted Answer

We can preserve many different types of wedding flowers. The final result depends on the flower variety, condition, size, and how the flowers are prepared and shipped.

Question 44

Can you preserve flowers from a mixed bouquet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mixed bouquets can generally be preserved. Each flower may respond differently to the preservation process, so results can vary depending on the varieties included.

Question 45

What happens after my flowers arrive?

Accepted Answer

Once your flowers arrive, they are carefully inspected and prepared for the preservation process. We then preserve and finish your flowers according to your selected design.

Question 46

Why You Should Tell Your Wedding Planner You're Preserving Your Bouquet - Make Wedding Floral Preservation Part of Your Big Day Plan

Accepted Answer

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 studio. Here’s why your planner can be a huge asset when it comes to preserving your blooms:

They Can Keep Your Bouquet in Tip-Top Shape
Your planner is often the last person to see your bouquet before it is packed up or handed off. If they know it’s being preserved, they can:
Keep it in water after the ceremony or reception
Store it in a cool place to prevent wilting
Make sure it's not forgotten when the night ends
These small actions can make a huge difference in the quality of your pressed flower piece.

Some Planners Will Ship It for You!
Many full-service planners are happy to help you ship your bouquet directly to us. They can follow our instructions, reuse one of your shipping boxes and even schedule a UPS pickup.
Don’t forget that we offer discounted UPS labels to make the process easy and cost effective. Just have your planner reach out ahead of time so we can set everything up.

They Can Collaborate With Your Florist
Some planners are deeply involved in the floral design process and can help you choose blooms that not only look amazing on your wedding day, but will also press beautifully.
They can coordinate with your florist to:
Choose press-friendly flowers
Include special blooms for preservation
Choose the freshest in-season flowers
This is especially helpful if you are designing a custom pressed flower frame with ribbon, invitation pieces or additional floral elements.

Preserve Your Wedding Flowers the Smart Way
Preserving your bouquet is more than just a keepsake, it is a way to carry a piece of your wedding day with you for years to come. By looping your planner into the process, you’re setting your flowers (and yourself) up for success. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we create pressed flower art that captures the beauty and emotion of your day. With the help of your planner, your bouquet can be carefully protected, properly shipped and beautifully transformed into a timeless piece of art. Planning to preserve your wedding bouquet? Tell your planner early and let us know how we can help make it easy!

Question 47

DIY Flower Pressing vs. Professional Preservation: What’s the Difference?

Accepted Answer

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 to consider before deciding which route to take.

DIY Flower Pressing: A Lovely Hobby, But Risky for Wedding Bouquets
Pressing flowers at home can be fun and rewarding for everyday blooms. But it comes with some challenges, especially if you’re preserving important flowers like a wedding bouquet.
Common issues include:
Browning or loss of color
Petals that become brittle or damaged
Mold or decay if flowers aren’t properly dried
Lack of structure or balance in the final arrangement
DIY is best for smaller projects or practice flowers, not for irreplaceable wedding blooms.

Professional Floral Preservation: Built for Moments That Matter
We use specialized drying methods, custom-built presses & color restoration to ensure your bouquet keeps its beauty. Each flower is handled with care and the final design is arranged into a custom frame that’s meant to last. We also help you include meaningful extras, like your invitation, a note or a piece of your bouquet ribbon making the finished piece truly personal.

Leave the Important Flowers to the Experts
We love flower pressing and encourage you to try it as a hobby! But when it comes to preserving your wedding bouquet, it’s worth trusting a professional. Your flowers deserve to be treated with skill, care and intention so you can enjoy them for years to come.
Interested in preserving your bouquet with us? Get in touch to reserve your spot and learn more about our custom floral preservation process.

Question 48

How to Ship My Wedding Flowers? A Step-by-Step Guide from Stag Ridge Mercantile

Accepted Answer

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 condition. At Stag Ridge Mercantile, we specialize in wedding floral preservation and treat every bouquet with the care it deserves, but it all starts with proper packaging and shipping.

Here’s everything you need to know to get your blooms to us quickly, safely, and sustainably:

Timing Matters: Send Within 4 Days if You Can
To preserve your wedding bouquet beautifully, flowers must arrive fresh. Please ship or drop off your bouquet within four days of your event if possible. The sooner, the better! Flowers press best when they’re still vibrant and hydrated. We do accept flowers later than four days after the event, but we will ask to see their condition before we accept the order.

Use Your Own Box — Reuse & Recycle!
We believe in reducing waste whenever we can. That’s why we encourage you to reuse an old Amazon or shipping box for your bouquet. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just sturdy and large enough to support your flowers without bending the petals or stems.

Tip: Almost everyone has a spare cardboard box laying around. Give it a second life by using it to ship your flowers!

How to Package Your Flowers

1.Keep Flowers Fresh
Store them in water until you’re ready to ship.
Do not include a vase or water container in your box.
2.Wrap the Stems
Wrap the bottom of the stems in damp paper towels to keep them hydrated.
Cover the wrapped stems in plastic wrap or a Ziploc bag to prevent leaks.
Secure with a rubber band or hair tie.
3.Trim If Needed
If stems are too long for the box, trim slightly. Leave a bit of space between the flowers and the box edge to prevent damage.
4.Protect the Blooms
Place the entire bouquet inside the box and surround it with packing paper to cushion it and keep it from shifting.
Do not wrap the flowers in plastic for shipping. It traps the moisture and causes them to mold very quickly. We want to encourage air flow.

Shipping Carrier Tips
We highly recommend shipping your flowers through UPS or FedEx. Because of our remote location (we're tucked away on a beautiful Tennessee farm!), USPS is sometimes unreliable. 
To make things easier, we offer discounted UPS shipping labels. Just reach out at least one week before your event and we will send you a label.
Tip: Please do not require a signature for delivery—this can delay your flowers from reaching us on time!

Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet the Right Way
Shipping your bouquet properly is the first step in creating a keepsake that will last for years to come. Whether your flowers are full of bright summer color or soft neutral tones, we’re here to transform them into custom pressed flower art.

Ready to begin your wedding flower preservation journey? Reach out today to reserve your spot and request your discounted UPS label.

Question 49

Why You Should Preserve Your Wedding Flowers - The Meaning Behind the Memories

Accepted Answer

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-kind keepsake that lasts for years to come.

A Keepsake You Can Enjoy Every Day
Your wedding dress will be stored away and your photos might stay on your phone, but a preserved bouquet is something you can display in your home. It becomes a daily reminder of the love and joy you shared on your wedding day.

Preserving the Flowers You Carefully Chose
Your bouquet likely included more than just pretty flowers it may have featured blooms with meaning. Your grandmother’s favorite rose, the same flowers your mom carried or wildflowers that remind you of where you grew up. Preserving your bouquet protects those choices and keeps them alive in a lasting way.

A Lasting Family Heirloom
Pressed wedding flowers make a beautiful keepsake for you and a future heirloom for generations. Many of our clients frame their flowers alongside their wedding invitation, a ribbon, piece of their wedding dress or a meaningful quote to tell the story of their day.

A Unique and Personal Gift to Yourself
Floral preservation is a thoughtful way to treat yourself to something meaningful and personal after the wedding. It’s a lasting piece of your celebration and one that brings back memories every time you see it.

Ready to preserve your bouquet? We’d love to create a custom floral frame that tells your story and keeps your flowers close, forever.

Question 50

What is the turnaround time to receive my framed flowers?

Accepted Answer

Our typical turnaround time is about 2-4 months from when we receive the flowers. This can change some during busy seasons or holiday seasons.

Question 51

How long will my custom floral frame last?

Accepted Answer

Preserved wedding flowers will last for years, when done correctly, will last for years. I personally have framed flowers that are over 100 years old. What separates our shop from other companies is we have a proprietary flower preservation and color restoration process that allows our flowers to maintain their color over time while looking very natural. Many shops do not do this and the flowers can turn brown in a few months.

Question 52

Will my flowers turn brown or lose their color?

Accepted Answer

All organic material can change color overtime. What separates our shop from other companies is we have a proprietary color restoration process that we follow that allows the flowers to look natural and help maintain their color over time. Other shops do not follow the same process that we do and the flowers will turn brown in a few months.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to live near your studio to get my North Carolina bouquet preserved?

Is it safe to ship my bouquet such a long distance?

What is the best way to store my flowers before shipping them?

Will my flowers still look fresh by the time they reach your studio?

Can I send flowers from a wedding that took place in a smaller North Carolina town?

What happens if some of my flowers do not survive the trip?

Can I include other keepsakes, like an invitation or ribbon, with my preserved flowers?

How long does the entire process take from shipping to receiving my finished artwork?

Do I need to live near your studio to get my New York bouquet preserved?

Is it safe to ship my bouquet such a long distance?

What is the best way to store my flowers before shipping them?

Will my flowers still look fresh by the time they reach your studio?

Can I send flowers from a wedding that took place upstate or on Long Island?

What happens if some of my flowers do not survive the trip?

Can I include other keepsakes, like an invitation or ribbon, with my preserved flowers?

How long does the entire process take from shipping to receiving my finished artwork?

Do I need to live near your studio to get my Georgia bouquet preserved?

Is it safe to ship my bouquet such a long distance?

What is the best way to store my flowers before shipping them?

Will my flowers still look fresh by the time they reach your studio?

Can I send flowers from a wedding that took place in a smaller Georgia town?

What happens if some of my flowers do not survive the trip?

Can I include other keepsakes, like an invitation or ribbon, with my preserved flowers?

How long does the entire process take from shipping to receiving my finished artwork?

Can I have my wedding flowers preserved if I live in Florida?

What should I do with my bouquet after the wedding?

How do I package my flowers for shipping?

Do you accept flowers from all areas of Florida?

Which flowers work well for preservation?

Can greenery be included in the finished artwork?

Can you preserve only part of my bouquet?

What will my finished preserved flowers look like?

Can I really mail my bouquet from Texas?

How do I ship my bouquet for preservation?

How soon after my wedding should I send my flowers?

Can you preserve flowers from anywhere in Texas?

What types of flowers can you preserve?

Can you preserve flowers from a mixed bouquet?

Can I mail my wedding bouquet from California?

How do I ship my bouquet for preservation?

How soon after my wedding should I send my flowers?

Can you preserve flowers from anywhere in California?

What types of flowers can you preserve?

Can you preserve flowers from a mixed bouquet?

What happens after my flowers arrive?

Why You Should Tell Your Wedding Planner You're Preserving Your Bouquet - Make Wedding Floral Preservation Part of Your Big Day Plan

DIY Flower Pressing vs. Professional Preservation: What’s the Difference?

How to Ship My Wedding Flowers? A Step-by-Step Guide from Stag Ridge Mercantile

Why You Should Preserve Your Wedding Flowers - The Meaning Behind the Memories

What is the turnaround time to receive my framed flowers?

How long will my custom floral frame last?

Will my flowers turn brown or lose their color?

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