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General FAQs
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Refunds are only offered if products delivered arrive damaged. Please do not remove, leave the item in the original box & packaging and send a photo to us. Request a return label and return to sender in original packaging.
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A 6-8 month contract is what you sign up for when working with Beyond the Wildflowers. Rush fees are applied if you are looking to have your preservation order completed before the 6-8 month mark. Orders can only be rushed as soon as 3 months post event date. Please inquire for more information on pricing for rush orders.
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Floral preservation involves the unique artistic process of taking fresh blooms and preserving them through various methods: drying with silica sand, book pressing, and flower pressing using blotting paper. Preservation artists take fresh flowers and flatten them into a dried and preserved state.
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Antique glassware pieces are both delicate and yet long lasting, withstanding the effects of time. Take a look at our care card here: Care Card
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In short…yes! We may not be able to take all last minute inquiries, but if we have the ability we will discuss what a last minute booking will look like. There are additional fees associated with last minute bookings so we strongly encourage you to book in advance, just as you would with any of your other day-of vendors!
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We recommend inquiring and setting up a consultation call 3-6 months before your event date. Our orders for each month can fill up quickly, so we advise to reach out sooner rather than later. Last minute requests may be subject to fees if accommodating.
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Our studio is located in the up and coming area of Stockton, New Jersey. Our brand new studio & soon-to-be storefront is located at:
99 Kingwood Stockton Road - Building 4A - Stockton, NJ 08559
Shipping & Delivery FAQs
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You have the option to drop off at our studio located in Milford, NJ, select a meetup location and hand them off, or overnight them to us!
Drop offs & meetups within 3-4 days of your event will result in the highest quality of preservation.
Please confirm cost of travel when booking.
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We do our best to pack & ship your items with the utmost care. If an accident occurs and your piece(s) arrive damaged, we ask that you keep it in the original box and return it. Please take a photo of the damaged item and request a return label.
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Store your flowers in a refrigerator in a vase full of water. Ribbon and all. Remove them day of travel for shipping.
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We recommend having your local UPS retailer package & ship everything to minimize the stress and concern of packing yourself. (They’re great and will make sure your glass is protected as best as it can be).
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As per your contract, we will notify you of any damage or unusable flowers. The client will be responsible for covering flower replacement costs, or may opt out and use only what flowers remain.
Preservation FAQs
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Flowers are natural materials and will inherently fade over time. Our color correction services bring back the look of your flowers’ colors before the drying process, and protect the natural fading for a time. It is recommended that you keep any pressed & preserved pieces out of direct sunlight for the best outcomes and less accelerated fading.
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Flowers that have been dried already will look much as they do now encased in resin pieces. If you send fresh flowers, we dry many whole and can also press them. These flowers retain their color much more in resin and are a stunning way to showcase your blooms.
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Flowers naturally change texture and color as they are pressed and dried. We strive to keep them looking as close to their original color with our color correction services. Flowers may look different flattened out, but beautiful just the same! Flowers naturally fade in color over time, so if you do not have color correction, you may see some fading.
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Each commission is custom built for your desires, flower types, and order sizes. All floral preservation commissions start at a $500 minimum for your base bouquet preservation labour. We have pre-set packages with this price included, or you can choose a fully a la carte option.
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All resins may eventually begin to yellow over time. Our FDA approved food safe resin is more resistant to yellowing than other common craft resins. We have seen pieces that are close to 7 years old with no yellowing thus far!
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Preservation can take up to 8 months. We take our time and care with every bouquet and petal, making sure to give each client our best and an amazing end result each time.
A 6-8 month contract is signed for each commission. Rush fees will be implemented if you desire a quicker turnaround.
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If you have leftover flowers after your special event that aren't going to be used in your commission, you can either throw them out (what a shame!) or you could donate them to Beyond the Wildflowers. We appreciate every donation and are able to create more and more art through each gift given to us.
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We use a specialty pigment powder to color correct your flowers. The powder is carefully brushed on to each petal to coat it and bring it back to its original color. We use natural pigment colors to make sure we keep the visual of real flowers.
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Absolutely! We specialize in restoration services. We can take dried flowers up to 30 years old upon inspection and bring them back to life using different techniques. We can also preserve dried flowers into resin pieces that will keep your blooms whole in a wonderful keepsake.
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1000%. We offer complimentary consultation calls. We make sure that we speak to you throughout the process to confirm mockups, sign off on colorization, and anything else that might be necessary. It is normal to not hear from us while your flowers are processed and drying (about a 2 month process after receiving your blooms). After that we walk your through the design process!
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Yes you can - we always encourage accessories in your preservation pieces! During your consultation call you can discuss what items you may be looking to add.