CSB bride Madison, her wife, her girls, and her gorgeous bouquets! (Photo by @markyyymark_)
Trying to figure out what to do with your bridal bouquet after the wedding? There’s lots of different options, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to decide. This decision is good to make sooner rather than later to ensure the florals don’t wilt or die before you know what you’re doing with them. Scroll for some ideas, bride-to-be!
Shadowboxes are a great idea to display the florals from your big day! If you love a good DIY project, go for it! You can purchase a shadowbox at Hobby Lobby super inexpensively, or you can look on Etsy for businesses that will do this for you! You can include other small details that were part of your special day inside, such as the invitations or you and your spouse’s name cards from the reception.
Having your florals placed in resin for art for little cute coasters for your home is a great way to add some personal touches to your space! With resin, you can also create wall art or ornaments, which are great gifts for family who helped make your wedding day special. This is a great way to preserve your gorgeous flowers in a unique way!
Donate them to a local hospital or a nursing home to brighten someone else’s day! Have someone in your crew grab your florals at the end of the wedding day and have them drop them off to a healthcare facility or organization that is near and dear to you! Are you a nurse? Your passion for helping others is a beautiful thing, so why not re-purpose your florals to help your hospital brighten others’ days! Is someone in your family in a nursing home? Donating those florals there is a wonderful way to make them feel seen. We are big believers in helping others, so we love this idea!
Do a pressed floral arrangement! Small businesses like My Darling Boutique located in Danville, VA specialize in beautiful pressed florals in a frame of your choosing. This is a beautiful way to preserve your bouquet and turn it into an art piece for your home! Make your florals last in a gorgeous way! You can visit My Darling Boutique here for inquiries or check out some floral pressing businesses on Etsy. We love the way that floral pressing looks, and you will, too!
As you can see, there are many options for what to do with your florals after the wedding. Do what’s best for you and what’s near and dear to you! Remember, designating someone to drop them off or ship them out is going to be a lifesaver (plus, your loved ones will be happy to do it!)