The Best (and Tricky) Flowers to Press from Your Bouquet

Here are my top tips for picking out your wedding bouquet flowers that will press and preserve the best.

Flowers that press beautifully:

• Spray Roses & Baby Breath
• Anemones & Cosmos
• Lisianthus & Delphinium
• Queen Anne's Lace & Yarrow 
  
• Eucalyptus & Ferns
  
• Butterfly Ranunculus
  
• Hydrangea & Lavender
• Salvia & Scabiosa
• Most Wildflowers

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Flowers that are trickier (not impossible!)

• Dahlias & Ranunculus
• Lilys
• Tulips
• Tropical flowers
• White flowers
• White Orchids

Pro tip: A mix of feature flowers + airy fillers + smart greenery creates balance in pressed compositions.

FAQ:

• Can you work with whatever flowers I chose?
  • Yes—we’ll select the best looking flowers and use different techniques for tricky flowers.
• What if a flower isn’t press-friendly?
  • We can deconstruct or spot-press petals to honor the flower’s essence in a refined way.
• How do you keep colors from turning brown?
  • Timing, moisture control, and proper pressure—plus archival materials and UV protection once pressed.

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