Wedding flower preservation cost: from $30 keepsakes to pressed frames
A plain-spoken 2026 price breakdown for pressed frames, shadow boxes, and keepsakes — plus the details that make one piece more expensive than another.
Wedding flower preservation at Hattie Lou Blooms starts at $30 for small keepsakes and runs up to $435 for the largest shadow boxes. Our most popular piece, the 16x20 pressed frame, is $280–$338. That's a wide range, and the reason is simple: you're not buying a frame, you're buying weeks of hand work around flowers that only exist once. Below is exactly what we charge, and exactly what moves the number up or down.
Price ranges at a glance
Every price includes conditioning, pressing or drying, design, the frame itself, and finishing. There are no design fees layered on afterward.
Pressed frames
8x8
$125–$165
8x10
$148–$200
11x14
$182–$239
12x12
$187–$244
16x20 (most popular)
$280–$338
18x24
$335–$395
Wood shadow boxes
8x8 wood shadowbox
$143–$195
8x10 wood shadowbox
$170–$225
11x14 wood shadowbox
$225–$282
12x12 wood shadowbox
$220–$277
16x20 wood shadowbox
$330–$385
18x24 wood shadowbox
$380–$435
Keepsakes & add-ons
Gold round mini-frame
$30
Gold floating glass ornament
$30
8x10 birth month bouquet
$30
Overnight shipping label (optional)
$100
Reserve your date (applied to your order)
$100
Prices shown are pulled live from our shop. Each size runs from matted (lower) to double glass (higher). See live pricing on every piece →
The single biggest cost driver. A larger frame holds more blooms, takes more layout time, and needs heavier glass and backing. Going from an 8x10 to a 16x20 roughly doubles the price.
How many blooms you want used
A full bridal bouquet pressed into one small frame means editing down. If you want every stem represented, you either size up or split across two pieces.
Frame material and finish
Solid wood frames with museum-style depth cost more than thin composite molding. Our wood frames and shadow boxes are priced together with the design work, so the number you see is the number you pay. Within each size, a matted frame is the lower price and double glass is the higher one.
Pressed vs. dried in full (depth)
Shadow boxes keep blooms three-dimensional, which needs a deeper build, more drying time, and more careful mounting — typically $18–$50 more than the pressed frame at the same size.
Resin and small keepsakes
Resin pieces are priced by volume: the more resin poured, the longer the cure and the higher the material cost. Small ornaments and mini-frames start at $30 because they use a fraction of a bouquet.
Shipping and timing
If you can't drop your bouquet off in Franklin, an overnight label runs $100. Booking your date in advance holds your spot in the season.
Pressed frames vs. shadow boxes vs. keepsakes
Pressed frames ($125–$395) flatten and press your blooms into a two-dimensional botanical layout. They're the most affordable full-bouquet option and the most flexible for large bouquets, because pressed flowers layer beautifully.
Shadow boxes ($143–$435) keep blooms dried in full, three-dimensional form behind deeper glass. Expect roughly $18–$50 more than the pressed frame at the same size. Choose this if the shape of your bouquet — roses, peonies, dahlias — is what you want to remember.
Keepsakes (from $30) use a small handful of blooms in ornaments, mini-frames, or resin. They're perfect as gifts for mothers and bridesmaids, or as a way to preserve something without the full investment. Resin pieces are priced by volume, so a thicker pour costs more than a thin ornament.
How to keep the cost down
Choose an 8x8 or 8x10 frame with a curated selection instead of the whole bouquet.
Order one larger piece for yourself and $30 keepsakes for family, rather than several mid-size frames.
Drop off in Franklin, Indiana if you're local and skip the overnight shipping label.
How much does wedding flower preservation cost on average?
At Hattie Lou Blooms, pressed frames run $125–$395 depending on size and glass, wood shadow boxes run $143–$435, and small keepsakes like ornaments and mini-frames start at $30. Our most popular piece, the 16x20 pressed frame, is $280–$338.
Why is flower preservation more expensive than a regular frame?
You're paying for weeks of hands-on work, not the frame. Blooms are conditioned, pressed or dried for 10–12 weeks, individually laid out, and mounted by hand. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and can't be redone if the flowers are used up.
Is a pressed frame or a shadow box cheaper?
Pressed frames are less expensive at every size. A 16x20 pressed frame is $280–$338, while the same size shadow box is $330–$385, because the three-dimensional build takes more depth, material, and mounting time.
Can I preserve just part of my bouquet to save money?
Yes. Many couples choose a smaller 8x8 or 8x10 frame using a curated selection of blooms, or a $30 keepsake, and dry the rest at home. It's the most affordable way to keep something from the day.
Do I have to pay everything up front?
You can reserve your date for $100, which holds your place in the season and is applied to your final order. The balance is due when you choose your final piece.
Is there a cheaper DIY option?
Yes — pressing at home costs mostly time plus supplies. Our free DIY guide lists the exact papers, presses, and frames we use in the studio.
