Once you’ve decided that you are ready to learn more about reserving your date to have flowers preserved please complete the contact us form or call 703-754-2430 for more information. I will be happy answer any questions and schedule an appointment to meet in person. It is important to understand from our first communication that your happiness is important to me. Once you feel comfortable that all your questions have been answered, you may reserve your desired date. At that time, a deposit may be paid over the phone or in person with a credit card or a check may be written at the time of the consultation. This deposit will be used to reserve your floral preservation and will go towards payment of your design selection.
The next step is to deliver the flowers or schedule to have your floral arrangement picked up. It is imperative to providing the best quality product that flowers are delivered within 1 to 3 days of the event. After this point in time, the flowers will start to decay on the molecular level making it more difficult to preserve. It is ideal to receive the flowers as fresh as possible so the final floral arrangement will look its best. Pick up service is also provided at an additional charge. Please contact Fleurs d’Amour to determine if you are within our service area.
Now the preservation process begins! Your gorgeous flowers are carefully photographed and measured from various angles to ensure an accurate representation and recreation of the floral arrangement after the preservation process is complete. Next, the floral arrangement is disassembled and a list of all foliage used is noted. This is where the pampering process begins. Your flowers are then rehydrated to look their best. Each flower has its own special treatment that it undergoes depending on the color and species. Any extra pieces and additional keepsake mementos to be included in the final display are also kept in your personal file. The flowers are then carefully prepped to ensure they are stabilized at the molecular level. Using the most current technology on the market, your flowers will be preserved in a customized freeze dryer to ensure each petal’s integrity. The duration of this process varies depending on the type of flowers being preserved. After the drying process is complete, the flowers are then carefully reassembled and any necessary color enhancement is performed so that your floral arrangement looks as beautiful as the day it was delivered!
The final step is to make the design decisions for how you want to proudly display your floral arrangement. This step should take place within 30 days after your flowers are received to ensure that they can be properly incorporated into your design selection. When the final design selections are made the initial deposit will be applied to the remaining balance due and the final payment will be accepted. From this step it will take another 30 – 40 days to complete the design and deliver the final product. Your additional keepsake items will carefully be incorporated into the final design to create your unique floral display. The entire process will take two to three months. This process does take time due to the level of attention and expertise required to perform each preservation. Once the design process is complete your finished artistic design undergoes thorough quality control tests to ensure your utmost satisfaction. I will personally handle each preservation from start to finish to ensure that your stunning arrangement receives the special care it deserves! To schedule a meeting to reserve your date please use the contact me or call 703-754-2430.