Framing Your Flowers with Heart & Timber
- stagridgellc
- Sep 30
- 3 min read
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 through how each wood type can highlight your bouquet in a beautiful, intentional way.
Oak: Warm, Textured, and Classic
Oak has long been a favorite for furniture and millwork because of its strength, durability, and pronounced grain.
Color & grain: Typically a medium tone with golden or honey hues, oak features a visible, bold grain pattern.
Best matches: Its richness and character make oak ideal for warm, rustic, or vintage-style bouquets. Deep burgundies, burnt orange, rich reds and earthy greens will pop beautifully against oak’s warmth.
Mood & style: Oak lends a comforting, “heritage” feel. If your wedding had rustic, farmhouse, or classic elegance vibes, oak will reinforce that aesthetic.
Because oak’s grain is pronounced, the frame can provide a strong visual anchor without overshadowing the floral elements.
Cherry: A Soft Elegance That Ages Gracefully
Cherry wood is beloved for its warm, reddish undertones and its ability to deepen and mellow over time.
Color & grain: When freshly cut, cherry has a light pinkish or mellow hue. Over time it can develop richer reddish-brown tones.
Best matches: Cherry pairs beautifully with blush, dusty rose, soft creams, pale peach, lavender or soft greens. Because it warms with age, it’s especially lovely for romantic or vintage-style bouquets.
Mood & style: Cherry offers an elegant, understated warmth. It’s a great choice if you want a frame that evolves over time, deepening in character as your love and your home grow.
If your bouquet includes pastels or soft florals, cherry wood can echo that softness while providing depth.
Walnut: Deep, Dramatic, & Luxurious
Walnut is often considered a premium wood choice due to its dark, rich tones and elegant grain.
Color & grain: Walnut can range from chocolate brown to dark brown shades, sometimes with streaks in the wood. The contrast between its heartwood and lighter sapwood can add visual interest.
Best matches: Bold, moody bouquets. Jewel tones, burgundy, deep purples, midnight blues or greens will benefit from walnut’s dramatic backdrop. Even white or blush florals can “pop” against walnut, creating striking contrast.
Mood & style: Walnut frames bring a sense of luxe, timeless sophistication. If your wedding decor leaned toward moody, romantic or upscale elegance, walnut is a natural companion.
Because walnut is darker, it draws focus inward — to the blooms and art within.
Maple: Light, Airy, and Versatile
Maple offers a lighter, clean aesthetic that works beautifully in many settings.
Color & grain: Maple is known for its pale, creamy tones and fine, subtle grain. Its texture is smoother and more uniform compared to oak’s bold grain.
Best matches: Soft, delicate floral palettes. Whites, blushes, pale pastels & soft greens shine in a maple frame. Because maple is light, it won’t compete with subtle blooms, making it especially good for airy, botanical arrangements.
Mood & style: Maple gives off a fresh, modern, Scandinavian or minimalist vibe. It feels bright and clean. Perfect if your wedding had a fresh, garden-style theme or if your space has a light, neutral interior.
If your bouquet includes delicate flowers or light foliage, maple offers a gentle supporting frame that won’t overwhelm.
How to Guide Couples in Choosing a Wood Type
When clients ask which wood they should pick, you can help lead them with a few guiding questions and considerations:
Look at the dominant tones of the bouquet. Are there warm reds, deep greens, or dusty neutrals? Walnut or oak might amplify those. Pastels and whites might sing in cherry or maple.
Consider the ambiance and style of their home. A modern, light-filled condo might favor maple or cherry, while a cozy home with dark trim could lean walnut or oak.
Desired contrast vs harmony. Do they want their flowers to “pop” (more contrast) or blend in a soft, cohesive way (harmony)?
Frame as part of the décor. The frame doesn’t only house the flowers, it sits on your wall, mantel or shelf. It becomes part of the home’s visual language, so pick what feels right to you.
In Closing
At Stag Ridge Mercantile, our goal is to make your floral keepsake feel like a seamless extension of your wedding. Not just preserved blooms, but a frame that complements your story, your color palette & your home for years to come.
***Wood photos property of Knox Wood Creations
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