Although we specialise in precious flower preservation there are many more inclusions that can be preserved as standalone pieces or included within your floral piece. Here is a summery with pictures of clients past keepsakes.
Champagne corks
Did you save your champagne cork from your wedding day? we can include these in nearly any of our items. Cork preserves very well and is another reminder of your special day.
Sand, Shells and Pebbles
If you were lucky enough to get married on a beach or even collected some from the beach on your honeymoon. These can be included in your piece as a smaller shape such as a heart, a background to your flowers or displayed with colour like the example photo.
Additionally these can be included in a funeral flower preservation piece along with flowers if your beloved had a favourite beach location.
Hair
Hair can sometimes be the only reminder you have left of a loved one or even a precious pet. Hair preservation can be included in larger floral displays but are best suited to jewellery, we can source a large range of high quality sterling silver jewellery that is made right here in the uk.
Ribbon
Ribbon is a popular choice to be included with flower preservation, Some ribbon does work better than others. Fabric and lace does not tend to be visible but hessian and plastic ribbon has great results.
Beads
Beads are another popular choice for wedding flower preservation we do tend to only include them if requested as they are a standard addition to a lot bouquets
Wooden table confetti
Wooden table confetti can look amazing as an inclusion, Coloured foil and paper confetti does not tend preserve well although if sent we can create a small test piece to check before completing your preservation.
Photos
Photos can be easily included in most of our flower preservation free standing blocks, They can also be cut to fit in hearts.
Ashes (cremation)
Cremation ash preservation is a very personal keepsake for your loved ones or even your precious pets these can be included in your floral pieces as a smaller shape such as a heart or as a background to your flowers. Ashes are very well suited to high quality jewellery, we can source a large range of high quality sterling silver jewellery that is made right here in the uk.
Feathers
”Feathers appear when loved ones are near.” Feathers are a popular choice for memorial preservations or would make a beautiful memorial piece for your bird or parrot. White feathers do need a colour behind them to make them pop.
Natural confetti
If you have flower confetti left from your big day we can include a small amount in your display or they are perfect for key rings and hanging hearts.
Metallic items (Coins, Charms etc)
Something old, something blue? Metallic items preserve very well in any of our items and make your keepsakes truly unique.
Grave Soil
If your loss was from the past then this may be a comforting link to a loved one. This is especially suited for people that have sadly had to relocate and move away from the burial site. Soil can be included in your floral pieces as a smaller shape such as a heart or as a background to your flowers. Soil is also suited to high quality jewellery, we can source a large range of high quality sterling silver jewellery that is made right here in the uk.