Wedding & Special Event
Flower Preservation Process
Due to the intricate nature of this process and the space required, we are only able accommodate a certain number of wedding and special event florals per month.
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Please use our Event Inquiry page to confirm that your date is available before purchasing.
We do welcome last-minute requests and try to accommodate everyone that we can.
Last minute requests may have longer turn around times.
We will give you an estimate at time of booking.
Do not hesitate reach out and ask.
For last minute inquiries please call or text our studio at
‪(845) 320-5188‬ for a quicker response.
Getting your flowers to us ASAP after your event is very important.
Once your date is confirmed, please head over to our booking page to place a deposit on your desired frame size and color, in order to secure your date. You can choose any size/color as there is always an option to change before the final layout approval stage.
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We highly recommend booking as soon as possible
to lock in your date.
All of our frames are hand built in our studio and made to order. Our custom frame depth helps to accommodate all size blooms without crushing them and still looks elegant hanging on your wall.
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Due to this process being made to order, we ask for a 50% deposit upfront. This enables us to prepare all materials needed.
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The balance 50% plus tax, shipping and handling will be due at time of shipment of the finish piece back to you. A separate invoice will be sent after layout approval.
Getting Your Flowers to the Studio
KEEP YOUR FLOWERS HYDRATED, OUT OF THE SUN AND IN COOL SPACE DURING & AFTER YOUR EVENT.
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Getting your flowers to us as soon as possible is very important to maintain the integrity of each bloom for optimal preservation results.
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SHIP TO THE STUDIO: THE DAY AFTER YOUR EVENT
Send your flowers overnight for AM or before noon delivery.
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We will email you detailed instructions on how to prep and send
your flowers, once you book.
We suggest designating someone you know to take care of and ship your flowers for you. That way you can focus on your special day.
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STUDIO DROP OFF: 24-48 HOURS AFTER YOUR EVENT
We are centrally located in the lower Hudson Valley in Garrison New York. Minutes from the popular towns of Cold Spring, Beacon, and Peekskill. Only 1 hour north of New York City and accessible by MTA.
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For couples getting married in the Hudson Valley/Catskills from NYC or heading to the NYC airports after wedding, our studio is on the way in a convenient location right off route 9 to easily drop off your flowers.
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For those who want to make a day trip to drop off or pick up your piece, we provide a full list of recommendations of things to do in the surrounding popular area.
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We welcome drop offs and pick-ups at our studio location.
If you choose this option, we will provide our address in a separate email.
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NYC/TRISTATE AREA BRIDES - VIA TRAIN:
We are now offering the below option to drop your flowers off/ pick up your piece in person, by train. Please note this option in your submission form and confirm a time via email, text or phone.
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Drop off /pick at the Garrison or Cold Spring train station is available upon appointment.
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THE GARRISON - WEDDING VENUE - PICK UP SERVICE:
We offer pick up service from The Garrison wedding venue. It is right up the road from our studio. We will pick up the same night and be in contact with your coordinator to schedule the pick up time.
Preservation Process
While we do not share our whole process publicly, as it has been a labor of love to build and perfect, the below is a general sense of what is involved.
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Inspection:
Once your flowers are received, we immediately document, inspect and choose the healthiest blooms. We then start the preservation process.
Preserve:
We use several methods to preserve your blooms. While each flower is unique, so can the process be that we use to preserve it. We use the process that best suits the specific flower for the most optical shape and color vibrance outcome.
Color Correct:
While our methods help to preserve the original color of the flowers, there are some instances where we do slight color correction. Jackie has a fine art background and loves to color match. She uses various techniques and color applications that works best on each flower texture. It is one of her favorite parts of the process.
Seal and Protect:
We use a special method to seal your blooms color and protect against UV rays. Even though we do this, we recommend not hanging your art in direct sunlight or in a humid room. This goes for any type of art you may hang on your walls. The sun will eventually fade the art no matter what method is used to protect.
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There may be some fading over time, but this protectant will give your blooms a longer color life.
Layout Approval
After your flowers are preserved and color corrected we will work to create a dynamic design on the canvas backer board.
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Layout turn around time
On average layouts will be sent around 6-7 months after we receive your flowers. The process is very delicate and time consuming. We collectively spend up to 20-24 hours on each piece over many months, while trying
to take in as many of you as we can within reason.
Quality over quantity is important to us.
For last minute bookings this timeline may be longer as we work in chronological order of that months pre-booked customers.
We will advise an estimate date for layout upon bookings for
last minute requests.
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At this point changes can be made to the layout as well and the size and color of the frame.
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Once the proof layout is fully approved, we will proceed to secure the flowers to the backer. After this the artwork is permanent and there will be no changes or refunds.
The frame will be simultaneously hand constructed by our frame maker based on your final specifications. This whole process takes about 3 weeks. We will email you once its ready for pick up or shipment.
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Receiving Your Finished Piece
Once we have your piece complete we will send you and email letting you know that it is ready and to ask how you would like to receive.
SHIP FROM THE STUDIO:
We have a small charge for flat rate shipping no matter your location. This includes shipping materials, handling and shipment to your location. We use a carrier that is cost efficient and handles packages with great care.
STUDIO PICK UP:
We are readily available to have you or a loved one come and pick up your frame. We love to meet our customers in person! Schedule a time with us for pick up.