Question 1

Will my flowers look exactly the same as they did on my wedding day?

Accepted Answer

While our preservation process helps maintain the original colour and shape of the flowers better than air drying, your flowers will NOT look exactly the same as they did when they were fresh. All flowers are dried completely during the process and many change colour by darkening, fading, or changing entirely. Florals and greenery are organic matter and we have no control over the inner composition of the flower itself. During drying, some flowers may lose petals or crack. We will always try to reconstruct any missing petals and of course handle them with care to prevent any possible damage.

Question 2

Common issues with flower preservation

Accepted Answer

Bruising is another common flaw that shows on your flowers once cast in resin. It is caused by handling on the farm, by the florist, by anyone on your wedding day, or during shipping. Bruising is unfortunately not visible until the resin touches it, and shows up as transparent or discoloured spots, generally on the edge of the petals. We consider these spots part of their journey — from the earth itself, to your special day, and then to us to preserve for you, forever.

Question 3

Will my keepsakes last forever?

Accepted Answer

With proper care, your keepsakes can be passed on from generation to generation. However, as your love ages, your keepsakes may as well. All resin yellows or “ambers” over time. At PerSempre we use the highest quality resin with UV inhibitors to help delay this reaction. Display your keepsake away from direct sunlight or a heat source to help preserve its crystal clear clarity over time.

Question 4

What can I expect from a handmade resin keepsake?

Accepted Answer

Even with years of experience and dedicated care, your flower preservation may contain imperfections. While we work tirelessly to minimise these, you may see small air bubbles, petal bruising, layer lines (visible from the side due to the pouring process) and trapped debris that may have broken or fallen off the flowers during curing. Resin casting is also a two-part chemical process — even in the best conditions it can go awry, causing premature yellow layers, clear “swirls” and mild warping.

Question 5

How do you collect my flowers?

Accepted Answer

Fresh flowers must be received within 2 days of your special event. We will arrange for one of our staff members to come to your place and collect the flowers. Flowers must be kept in fresh water overnight.

Question 6

What is the turnaround time?

Accepted Answer

Our current turnaround time is between 22–28 weeks depending on the season and type of order.

Question 7

Do you provide mockups of the design before it’s finished?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide mockups of the designs for approval or edit. Keepsakes are designed based on the overall look of the original bouquet or arrangement and are at the discretion of the designer. If there are flowers you want highlighted or omitted from your final design, please communicate this upon flower arrival.

Question 8

How do I book?

Accepted Answer

We require a 30% deposit to reserve your date, as we only accept a limited number of arrangements weekly. Once you decide, we will send you an online PayPal invoice to pay safely with your credit card. The remaining balance is paid upon completion of the work, prior to shipping, with the same method.

Question 9

Can I make changes to my order?

Accepted Answer

All orders can be changed or updated up until we physically receive your flowers. Due to the space and materials required, we only preserve enough flowers for your requested pieces, and changes cannot be made once we start the preservation process.

Question 10

What happens to the rest of my flowers?

Accepted Answer

Due to their fragility, any remaining flowers not used in your keepsakes will not be returned. If you would like to keep any of your blooms, we suggest removing them from your bouquet prior to shipping or drop off.

Question 11

Do I have to pay extra for shipping?

Accepted Answer

Shipping fees are not included in the listed pricing.

Wedding Flower
Preservation

What is flower preservation?

Flowers from your day, kept in clear stone-still resin

The Process

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Collect

Dry

Cast resin in mold

Finish

Polishing

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