How to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet: Create a DIY Floral Frame Keepsake

Your wedding bouquet is more than just a beautiful accessory — it's a symbol of love, commitment, and one of the most memorable days of your life. But fresh flowers fade quickly. Instead of letting them wilt, why not turn them into something timeless?

In this guide, we’ll show you how to dry your bouquet using flower drying silica gel and display it in a frame — turning your wedding flowers into a handcrafted keepsake that lasts forever.

Why Choose a Dried Flower Frame Keepsake?

  • 💐 Keeps the Original Look: Silica gel helps flowers retain their shape and color better than air-drying.
  • 💝 Emotionally Meaningful: A framed bouquet becomes a one-of-a-kind reminder of your special day.
  • 🖼️ Simple Home Decor: Display it as elegant wall art in your bedroom, entryway, or living room.
  • ✂️ Fun & Personal: Every step is handmade — from drying to arranging — making it a heartfelt project.


What You’ll Need

✅ Silica gel flower drying crystals (color-changing recommended)
✅ Airtight drying box (hard-shell type with a tight-fitting lid)
✅ Fresh wedding flowers (best used within 1–2 days of your wedding)
✅ Deep shadow box or glass frame
✅ Hot glue gun
✅ Tweezers and small scissors
✅ Optional: mini photo, vow card, wedding invite for extra decoration

Step 1: Dry Your Wedding Flowers Using Silica Gel

Prep the Flowers
Gently separate the bouquet and trim away any excess leaves or long stems.

Place in Drying Box
Add a layer of silica gel to the bottom of the airtight drying box. Carefully place your flowers inside, then pour more silica gel over them until fully covered.

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Seal and Wait
Close the lid tightly and store the box in a cool, dry place. Let it sit for 7–10 days.

Remove and Clean
Use a soft brush or tweezers to remove the dried flowers and gently dust off any remaining crystals.

🌼 Pro Tip: Use color-changing silica gel to easily tell when it's time to refresh or reuse it — economical and eco-friendly!

Step 2: Create Your DIY Framed Keepsake

Prep the Flowers
Place your dried flowers inside the frame (without gluing yet) and experiment with different layouts. You can include small items like a wedding photo or vow card.

Secure the Flowers
Use a hot glue gun to fix each flower in place. It’s beginner-friendly, strong, and quick to set — ideal for this kind of project.

Seal and Display
Once the flowers are fixed, close the frame with the glass or acrylic panel. Your handcrafted wedding bouquet keepsake is ready!

Display Ideas: Keep the Memory Alive

  • 🖼️ Hang it in your bedroom or hallway for a daily reminder of your wedding day
  • 📸 Create a memory wall with your vows, photos, and your framed bouquet
  • 🎁 Gift a copy to your bridesmaids, your mom, or your spouse — a shared memory to treasure

Start Your DIY Memory Project Today

You don’t need a professional florist to preserve your bouquet. With flower drying silica gel and a display frame, you can easily turn your flowers into something meaningful — even if you’re new to DIY.

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Preserve the moment. Celebrate your story. Create something beautiful.

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