If you've started looking into preserving your wedding bouquet, you've probably noticed something frustrating: nobody wants to talk about price. Most preservation studios in the UK ask you to fill in an enquiry form before they'll tell you what anything costs. That's understandable from a business perspective — every preservation is bespoke — but it's not helpful when you're trying to work out whether this is realistically in your budget alongside everything else a wedding involves.
This guide does the opposite. Below you'll find real, transparent pricing for wedding flower preservation in the UK, what affects the cost, what's usually included, what to watch out for, and how to budget sensibly. Every price quoted is a live price from our own collection at Artisan Palace.
The Short Answer: What Does Wedding Flower Preservation Cost in the UK?
Wedding flower preservation in the UK ranges from £15 at the smallest end to around £500 at the largest, with the most popular pieces sitting between £85 and £300. The typical wedding bouquet preservation order is between £200 and £400 — depending on the keepsake you choose and whether you'd like additional pieces for family or bridesmaids.
| Category | Examples | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Small keepsakes | Hearts, letters, jewellery, keyrings | £15 – £45 |
| Medium pieces | Paperweights, frames, ring holders, robins | £65 – £185 |
| Statement pieces | Shadow boxes, large blocks, trays | £250 – £500 |
UK Wedding Flower Preservation Prices by Keepsake Type
Pricing varies primarily by size, complexity, and how many flowers the piece holds. Here's a full breakdown of what each category costs at Artisan Palace.
Small Keepsakes: £15 to £45
Perfect as gifts for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, or as everyday personal reminders of the day.
| Keepsake | Price |
|---|---|
| Resin heart | from £15 |
| Resin letter (initial, date, name) | from £15 |
| Resin keyring | £15 |
| Earrings, necklace, Pandora bead charm | £25 each |
| Mini tealights & resin coasters | £25 – £35 |
| Cone-shaped ring holder | from £40 |
Medium Keepsakes: £65 to £185
These are the mid-range pieces most couples choose as their main keepsake. They hold a meaningful arrangement of flowers and look beautiful on a mantel, shelf, or bedside table.
| Keepsake | Price |
|---|---|
| Resin wine bottle stopper | £65 |
| Trinket trays (oval, geometric, hexagon) | £70 – £125 |
| Resin bauble | from £75 |
| Robin keepsake | £85 |
| Paperweight sphere | from £85 |
| Cufflinks | £85 |
| Photo frame (4x6 with flowers) | from £95 |
| Resin date frame | £95 |
| Custom resin ring | £95 |
| Arch resin block (bookend style) | from £110 |
| Resin cross | £120 |
| Resin jewellery pot | £120 |
| Arch clock (personalised date) | £150 |
| Crystal bookend (half obelisk) | from £150 |
| Resin name frame | £175 |
Statement Pieces: £250 to £500
The larger, museum-style pieces that become the focal point of a room — holding the whole bouquet, arranged with the kind of care that takes hours of meticulous work.
| Keepsake | Price |
|---|---|
| Pressed flower hanging frame | from £250 |
| Resin serving tray | £250 |
| Shadow box (3D preserved bouquet) | from £300 |
| Square resin block | from £350 |
| Resin table | £375 |
| Premium paperweight sphere (large) | up to £500 |
What Actually Affects The Cost?
1. Size
The single biggest factor. A 7.5cm tealight costs £25; a 23cm letter costs £180. More resin, more flowers, more time.
2. Amount of flower material
A piece holding a single rosebud costs less than one holding an entire posy. Larger bouquets yield material for multiple pieces.
3. Complexity & customisation
Standard shapes cost less than bespoke designs. Personal text (dates, names) typically doesn't add cost; heavily custom shapes do.
4. Pressing or drying
Fresh flowers need careful preparation before resin work. We charge £5 flat. Most studios bundle it into a higher base price.
5. Method
3D resin tends to cost more than pressed flowers behind glass because the work is more intricate.
6. Number of pieces
More pieces from one bouquet = better value per piece. Preparation is already done — adding hearts for bridesmaids is very cost-effective.
The Three Main Methods of Preservation — and What Each Costs
3D Resin Preservation (Most Popular)
Flowers are carefully dried, individually arranged, and set into crystal-clear resin. This is what we specialise in — paperweights with whole roses suspended inside, geometric blocks with petals captured mid-fall, robins and hearts with flowers embedded in them.
Typical UK cost: £85 for small pieces, £250–£500 for large statement pieces.
Best for: Couples who want their flowers visible in three dimensions, exactly as they were on the day.
Pressed Flower Frames (Traditional)
Flowers are pressed flat under controlled pressure, arranged on a backing and framed under glass. More like floral artwork than a sculptural keepsake.
Typical UK cost: £250–£400.
Best for: Wall display. Couples who prefer a softer, more delicate aesthetic.
Freeze-Dried Preservation (Rare in the UK)
An expensive vacuum-chamber process — flowers look remarkably fresh but are extremely fragile. Few UK studios offer this.
Typical UK cost: £400–£900+ where available.
What's Included in the Price?
At Artisan Palace, every price includes receiving and inspecting your flowers, drying and preparing each bloom (£5 flat if sent fresh), the full handmade resin work with multiple pours, progress photos throughout, careful packaging, and UK return delivery. The only thing not included anywhere in the industry is the initial postage to us — typically £8–£12 via Royal Mail Tracked.
Hidden Costs to Watch For
Things to ask any studio before ordering:
- Rush fees — some studios charge 25–50% extra. Resin genuinely needs time to cure properly.
- Setup fees — some charge for receiving your flowers on top of the piece price. Ask if the quote is all-in.
- Return postage — most studios include it; some charge £15–£40 extra. Always check.
- Custom design surcharges — fair, but get it in writing upfront.
- Insurance — for pieces over £300, verify return delivery is insured to full value.
How to Budget for Wedding Flower Preservation
The single best budgeting tip: decide whether you want preservation before the wedding, not after. Couples who plan ahead get better results and more time to send flowers at their freshest.
Planning a wedding now? Set aside £200–£400 post-wedding. This covers a meaningful main piece plus smaller gifts. For bridesmaids and both sets of parents, plan for £400–£800.
Already married? You can still preserve flowers if they've been kept dry. Contact us with photos and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.
Is Wedding Flower Preservation Worth It?
"Our most consistent feedback from past clients is that they wish they'd ordered more pieces, not fewer. A bouquet preserved into a single shadow box means a sister or mother who would have loved a piece doesn't get one."
The average UK wedding bouquet costs £150–£400. Preservation makes that spend permanent rather than disposable. A £300 shadow box seen every single day for thirty years is exceptional value. A £35 coaster or £85 paperweight delivers the same emotional impact for far less.
DIY vs Professional: An Honest Cost Comparison
DIY using glycerin, silica gel, or a flower press costs roughly £30–£170 in materials. We've written a detailed guide to glycerin preservation if you're considering it. What you give up is longevity — glycerin shifts colour unpredictably, silica-dried flowers crumble within years if unsealed, and home-pressed flowers can warp or mould. Professional resin, done well, lasts decades.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Message us with: a photo of your bouquet, the type of piece you'd like, and any special requests. We'll reply with a transparent price, realistic timeline, and honest feedback on the flowers themselves.
Wedding Flower Preservation Cost FAQs
How long does wedding flower preservation take?
Our standard turnaround is 8–12 weeks from when the flowers arrive. Anything claiming under 4 weeks for a fully resin-set piece should be questioned — resin genuinely needs time to cure properly.
When should I send my flowers in?
Ideally within 5–7 days of the wedding. If yours are a few weeks old, contact us with photos first — we'll tell you honestly what's still possible.
Can I preserve flowers from a wedding that was years ago?
Sometimes, yes — if the flowers have been kept dry and are still structurally intact. The result has a slightly more vintage quality, but can still be beautiful.
Do you take a deposit?
We charge the full price at the time of order — no separate deposit and balance, keeping everything simple.
Can I order pieces for the bridal party too?
Absolutely. Adding small hearts (from £15–£20 each) to an existing order is very cost-effective, since the flowers are already with us.
Will my flowers look exactly the same as on the wedding day?
Honest answer: no. Drying slightly alters colour — whites can warm to cream, deep reds may deepen. You'll see progress photos before we finalise anything.
Is there a minimum order?
No — we're as happy preserving a single bloom into a £15 heart as creating a £500 statement piece.
Do you preserve funeral and memorial flowers too?
Yes, with the same care and pricing. See our memorial flower preservation collection.
Do you ship across the UK?
Yes — entirely by post, from anywhere in the UK. No need to travel to us.
Ready to Preserve Your Wedding Flowers?
Our full collection shows every keepsake we make, with photos of real wedding flowers preserved in each one. Order directly, or message us first with a photo of your bouquet for a personalised recommendation.
Whatever you decide, your wedding flowers deserve more than a bin bag at the end of the night. Even the smallest keepsake is something you'll be glad to have in twenty years' time.