10 Beautiful Ways to Repurpose Your Wedding Flowers (That You’ll Actually Want to Keep Forever)

Let’s be real, wedding flowers are expensive and they're not just decoration, they're incredibly memorable. They're the first thing you see when you walk down the aisle. They're in your photos, your hands, and symbolic of your special day. At Dahlia & Rose, we know how much emotion is wrapped up in every petal.

So when the party’s over and the dress is packed away, what happens to your bouquet?

Short answer: There are plenty of options. Here are 10 creative, heartfelt, and totally display-worthy ways to repurpose and preserve your wedding flowers so they live on long after the last dance.

1. Create a Resin Ring Holder or Trinket Dish

If you're planning on purchasing a ring holder, jewellery tray or decorative catch-all bowl, why not create it instead? Turn your preserved petals into a delicate resin piece either by creating it yourself or purchasing it from a resin preservation expert. It's pretty, practical, and way more personal than store-bought décor. Plus you'll be reminded of your special day every time you use it and there'll only be one of them in the world!

2. Build a Bloom-Filled Piece of Hanging Wall Art

Pressed flowers don’t have to be boring or look the same. Create a unique pressed piece and get creative! Use glass panes, floating frames, or even raw silk fabric. You can add handwritten vows or your wedding date or photos for an extra personalised touch, more importantly, it's pretty low cost if you're looking for a more affordable option to preserving your wedding flowers.

3. Bottle Your Bouquet in Perfume or Linen Spray

Now this is a whole other level of creative and unique. Some flowers can be distilled into essential oils to create your own signature scent. If you're willing to do a bit more work for something totally unique this might be the thing for you. A custom linen spray or essential oil blend made from your bouquet is one of the most sensory ways to revisit your big day.

4. Create a Photo Book with Scanned Flowers

Digitally scan or photograph your dried or fresh flowers, then use them as backgrounds or overlays in a photo book or scrapbook. It’s a creative way to blend visual memories with your bouquet, especially for couples who want something sleek, practical and space-saving.

5. Commission a Custom Painting or Illustration

Want to immortalise your bouquet without using the florals themselves? Work with an artist to turn your bouquet into a paint, print or botanical sketch. It’s lightweight, frameable, and full of charm. Plus this makes an amazing anniversary gift!

6. Craft Wax Seals or Paper Art with Dried Petals

Try embedding dried petals into homemade wax seals, bookmarks, or handmade paper. Use them to seal love letters, thank-you notes, or even create custom gift tags. Romantic, crafty, and budget-friendly.

7. Preserve Your Flowers in a Side Table

Bring the beauty of your bouquet into your home with a custom table inlay. Whether it’s a glass-topped coffee table, side table, or even a small serving surface, embedding your wedding flowers into the tabletop with resin turns a piece of furniture into a forever memory. It’s bold, personal, and makes an incredible statement piece.

8. Turn Your Bouquet Into UV Resin Jewellery

Want to carry a piece of your wedding with you every day? Use UV resin to transform petals into wearable art, like dainty necklaces, earrings, or charm bracelets. It’s a subtle, romantic way to keep your love story close, and makes for meaningful gifts for your bridal party, too. You'll need to dry your florals first before preserving them in the resin. 

9. Create Custom Resin Bookends with Your Flowers

For the book lover or décor enthusiast, preserved floral resin bookends are both functional and gorgeous. Each one can feature petals, greenery, or even a ribbon from your bouquet, giving your shelf or office space a one-of-a-kind personal touch.

10. Design a Custom Resin Tray

One of the most loved and popular keepsake ideas among our customers. Preserving your flowers in a clear resin serving tray is both elegant and versatile whilst being totally unique, perfect for those looking for something a bit different. You can opt to create one yourself or purchase a resin tray where your resin preservation expert to deal with the technicalities for you, leaving you to simply enjoy your final piece without doing any of the hard work. 

At Dahlia & Rose, we specialise in turning your wedding day blooms into precious keepsakes for you to admire in the years to come. Our female-owned studio offers expertly crafted resin preservation, designed to preserve your memories in time. Whether you're envisioning a delicate ring holder, timeless arch keepsake, or a custom side table, we're here to help your flowers live on after your big day.

Ready to preserve your bouquet? Contact us to start your flower preservation journey.