What Size Frame Should I Pick for My Pressed Bouquet?

It's the question we get more than any other, usually right after "Can you really save my flowers?" (Yes, we can.) Picking a frame size can feel like a big decision, so here's how we'd walk you through it if you were sitting with us in the studio.

Start with where it will live

Before you think about your flowers, think about your wall. Or your shelf, or your nightstand.

• A shelf, desk, or bookcase: 8x8 or 8x10
• A spot in a gallery wall: 8x10, 11x14, or 12x12
• Over a dresser, console table, or bed: 16x20
• The one big wall that needs a statement: 18x24

A frame that's too small on a big blank wall can get lost. A frame that's too big for a cozy corner can take over the room. Picture where it's going first, and the size usually becomes obvious.

Then count your favorite flowers

Focal flowers are the showstoppers, like roses, peonies, ranunculus, and dahlias. Pressing flattens them into soft, open shapes that take up more room than you might expect, so counting your focal flowers is the easiest way to choose a size. Greenery and smaller filler flowers fill in around them.

8x8: one special bloom

It holds 1 focal flower, like a boutonniere, a single rose from the centerpiece, or one flower from a loved one's funeral arrangement. It's simple and meaningful. See the 8x8 frame

8x10: the heart of your bouquet

It holds about 2–3 focal flowers with a little greenery and filler. We pick your favorites and arrange them into a small, classic piece. It's also a great size for bridesmaid bouquets or a gift for a mom or grandma. See the 8x10 frame

11x14 and 12x12: the sweet spot

These hold about 4-6 focal flowers, enough for a real arrangement without needing every stem. The 11x14 is a classic rectangle, and the 12x12 is a balanced square, so choose whichever shape suits your space. The 11x14 also comes in our metal frames (gunmetal black or antique gold) if you want a different look. See the 11x14 frame or the 12x12 frame

16x20: our most popular for a reason

It holds about 8–12 focal flowers, so your bouquet can look like your bouquet: full and lush, with room to breathe. This is the size we recommend most often for wedding flowers. It's also big enough to include your vows, a favorite photo, or your wedding invitation. See the 16x20 frame

18x24: go big

It holds 12–15+ focal flowers. That's often more than one bouquet can give, so think about adding bridesmaid bouquets or centerpiece flowers. There's plenty of room for your vows, a photo, or your invitation alongside the flowers, so the whole day lives in one piece. See the 18x24 frame

Quick guide: what fits in each frame?

• 8x8: 1 focal flower. Best for a boutonniere or single keepsake bloom.
• 8x10: 2-3 focal flowers. Best for the heart of a bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, and gifts.
• 11x14 or 12x12: 4-6 focal flowers. Best for a real arrangement without needing every stem.
• 16x20: 8–12 focal flowers, with room for vows, a photo, or an invite. Best for a full bridal bouquet.
• 18x24: 12–15+ focal flowers, with room for vows, a photo, or an invite. Best for big bouquets, or a bouquet plus extras.

Big blooms like peonies and garden roses take up more room than smaller ones like spray roses or ranunculus, so these are ranges, not rules.

Want to add your vows, a photo, or your invitation?

If you're choosing a 16x20 or 18x24, you can bring a little more of your day into the frame. Some couples tuck in a copy of their handwritten vows. Others add a favorite photo from the ceremony or the invitation that started it all. Those pieces turn your frame into more than pressed flowers. It becomes the story of your day.

Just let us know what you'd like to include when you order, and we'll design your flowers around it. If you're deciding between two sizes and want to add a keepsake, go with the bigger one so nothing feels crowded.

Matted or double glass?

Once you've picked a size, you'll choose a finish. A matted frame sets your arrangement on an ivory or black background with a border around it. It's classic and clean. Double glass sandwiches your flowers between two panes, so they seem to float and your wall shows through. Both are beautiful. It just comes down to your style and your space.

A few honest tips

• Count your favorites, not your stems. Count how many big blooms you'd be sad to lose. That number will point you straight to a size.
• When in doubt, size up. A little breathing room around pressed flowers makes each one stand out.
• You don't have to use every flower. A smaller frame with your favorite blooms can be just as meaningful as a big one.
• Consider splitting your bouquet. Some of our favorite orders are one large frame for your home and a few 8x8s for moms or grandmas.
• Think about UV protection. Pressed flowers are delicate, and sunlight fades them over time. If your frame will hang near a window, our conservation glass upgrade blocks 99% of UV light to help your colors last.

Still not sure?

That's completely okay. Send us a photo of your bouquet and tell us where you're hoping to hang it, and we'll help you choose! We'd much rather talk it through with you than have you guess.

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