It’s hump day, and to help you get through the rest of the week—you. can. do. it.—we’re bringing you all the pretty (and then some) from Brynne and Alex’s Big Day at The Gibbes Museum of Art. Though...
More Looks, More Options
How a preserved bouquet or flower looks depends on the crafting style of the artist who creates it. The genre tends toward a country accent (think sun-worn, weathered frames), or a old-school one (like ornate, gilded frames). We love the modern looks in seamless glass and white frames with simple, if any, background. To find something that works for you, pick the artist whose work you like most, then talk to them about a frame look that suits your own décor preferences. Here are some other local to consider.
One of the Lowcountry’s best fresh-flower florists also works with dried blooms. Browse their arrangements and inquire about carrying a preserved bouquet on your Big Day.
This Lowcountry artist flowers between panes in a window frame for a landscape view. Transform your bouquet into a flower field with their touch.
This Summerville-based group preserves bouquets in entirety and displays them in 3-D shadow boxes. Prices start at $450.
Sweetgrass Botanicals
Our favorite of the options from this artist is her “Flower Garden” rendition of wedding bouquets. Other options include collages with your invitations. Prices range from $175 (boutonniere) to $850 (bouquet).
If framed flowers are not your thing, but you still want to create a keepsake from your Big Day Blooms, this North Charleston group will made custom Pandora-like beads with the petals of your bouquet.
