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Bridal Bouquet Preservation and All Occasion Flower Preservation are our specialties at Waterford Past-Thymes. We use the oldest, most reliable method, perfected by the newest techniques and ten years of experience. Pressing, framing and preserving your bridal bouquet (or ANY "special occasion" flowers) is a timeless way to celebrate a precious memory!
Waterford Past-Thymes presses, preserves and custom frames your Bridal Bouquet (which may include your invitation). We also do the attendants' bouquets (answers the everlasting "what shall I get my attendants?" question), corsages of the mothers or grandmothers of the bride or groom or any other special wedding flowers. These are the most thoughtful and unique gifts for the Bridal Party. In addition, if you want to give a "pre-wedding" flower preservation gift, as in a shower gift, rehearsal dinner, or bridesmaid luncheon gifts..... Waterford Past-Thymes offers free personalized (to your specifications) lovely gift certificates.
We prepare the flowers with a process that presses and preserves the ENTIRE flower, we do NOT "re-build" the flower, but most importantly, this process destroys any organisms that could harm the color or integrity of the flower.
One may opt to have their wedding flowers surround their invitation or photo etc. Ribbon, fabric from your dress or veil, the groom's boutonnière etc may also be added (at no additional cost to you).
The final process layers foam core, batting, the fabric/color of choice, arrangement of choice, pressed behind preservation quality glass, in the frame of choice.
To further customize your preservation, we lay out the client's flowers in a few different frames, arrangements, fabric colors etc, take digital photos, and email the images to the client for "approval", before the final construction.
Our company motto is:"The possibilities are limited only by your imagination" and we firmly endorse the concept. We are always open to all suggestions and we welcome special orders!
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Frequently asked questions

How would you categorize your product offerings?

Custom

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$455

What services do you provide?

Assembly
Design
Shipping

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$180

What items are available?

Plants & Flowers

What is the average turnaround time, from initial contact to shipment?

1 Month+

Are you able to meet clients in person to showcase your product?

Yes

Typically, what can a customer expect to pay for your wedding floral services?

$455

Is there a minimum order requirement?

No

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Consultations
Floral Preservation

What is your return policy?

Final Sale

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Floral Preservation

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Corsages
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Shelagh Sent on 09/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I love seeing my bouquet on the wall every day!

Melissa did an amazing job on my bouquet! It is pricy at $400-500 per piece, but I don't think it's over-priced or more than normal. This is a work-intensive and creative process and it was worth every penny. I love looking at my pressed flowers every day on the wall! Opt for this and not the creepy full bouquet preservation that some florists do.
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Carrie Sent on 01/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa does great work! I have received a lot of compliments from my bouquet and treasure this artwork! Worth the money!!
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Lauren Sent on 01/05/2010
5 out of 5 rating
My pressed wedding bouquet is absolutely stunning! It was so easy to make changes to the "rough draft" provided to me... the only hard part was deciding which one to go with! I literally had 10 different versions to choose from that I would have been 100% happy with. This is such a neat product that I would recommend for any bride to do in order to preserve her bouquet in an elegant manner.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
White & Ivory Diamonds Fine Jewelry White & Ivory Diamonds Fine Jewelry Wedding Jewelers

What a unique service! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your network. We look forward to working with you in the near future! Madison www.whiteivorystore.com

Black Horse Manor Black Horse Manor Mansion Weddings

Beautiful floral perservation for that special bouquet on that special day! Enoy the beauty of your wedding bouquet for a lifetime! Beautiful bouquets preserved for beautiful brides!

Holly Heider Chapple Flowers Ltd. Holly Heider Chapple Flowers Ltd. Wedding Florists

I absolutely love working with Betty and Waterford Past-Thymes. Their technique and design is absolutely amazing. I am so happy to know that my brides can have their bouquets with them forever.

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