At Flower Friend we transform meaningful florals into enduring heirloom art — preserving beauty and memory long after the moment has passed.
Where fleeting beauty,
becomes forever.
Bekah Taylor Photography, Caroline Reusen Florals
Your bouquet witnessed all the little moments,
let her remind you daily.
Custom floral preservation for sentimental, art appreciating brides who want their love story to live on — artfully, intentionally, and by hand. Serving couples in Portland, Oregon and beyond.
Where cherished flowers become treasured heirlooms.
Your bouquet was by your side through one of the most meaningful moments of your life and now it deserves more than a couple days in a vase, to eventually fade away.
At Flower Friend, we transform your wedding flowers into heirloom art pieces that carry your story forward.
Each frame is handcrafted with precision and care and offers you a tactile reminder that the memories it holds are worth your presence.
timeless luxury : modern heirloom
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(1) Fresh- Scroll to see fresh to preserved transformations.
Lovers of Love Photography, Caroline Reussen Florals
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(1) Forever
(16×20” Grain matched walnut bouquet style three dimensional preservation)
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Caroline Reusen Florals
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Bouquet flowers mixed with reception flowers (11×14 maple wallpaper style pressed floral preservation)
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Flower and Flour Sisters
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(3) Forever
(16×20” Maple bloomscape style combo florl preservation floating frame//glass back)
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Kate’s mom’s garden
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(4) Forever
(11×14” Walnut Grain match meadow style three dimensional floral preservation)
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Bekah Taylor Photography, Caroline Reussen Florals
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(5) Forever
(16×20” Maple bouquet style floating frame//glass back pressed floral preservation)
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Sea To Summit Photography, Flowers By Almanac
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(6) Forever
(16×20” White oak bouquet style three dimensional floral preservation)
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Madeline Rose Photo, Flowers by Almanac
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(7) Forever
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Noble Floral Co.
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(8) Forever
(16×20” Maple bouquet style floating frame//glass back three dimensional floral preservation)
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Songbird Floristry
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(9) Forever
(10×10” Maple keepsake floating frame//glass back three dimensional floral preservation)
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Mimosa Floral Company
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(10) Forever
(11×14” Walnut grain matched wallpaper style floating frame//glass back pressed flower floral preservation)
Preserved with Intention
For centuries, flowers have been preserved in herbariums: academic collections of pressed botanicals used to document, study, and honor beauty and memory. In that same tradition, your bouquet is preserved not to stay frozen in time, but to hold its story as it continues forward.
Because flowers are natural materials, changes in color over time are to be expected. While every piece is carefully preserved using professional techniques, archival materials, and UV-protective glass, gentle softening or lightening of color will naturally occur.
These shifts are part of the life of the piece, not a loss of it.
Your bouquet is designed to remain structurally intact and beautifully displayable for years to come, becoming an evolving heirloom that reflects not only your wedding day, but the life and love that follows it.
How it works
Reserve Your Bouquet Preservation
Book your preservation before your wedding to guarantee your spot.
If you're getting married within 45-70 minutes of Newberg, Oregon, you can add night-of bouquet pick-up. This way you can enjoy your celebration without worrying about your bouquet at the end of the night.
You are welcome to drop off your bouquet the day after your wedding to my home studio in Newberg, OR free of charge.
Shipping Your Bouquet?
Not local? No problem.
As you are checking out, there is a place to indicate what your plan is for bouquet delivery. After you book, I'll send you simple step-by-step instructions for caring for your bouquet after your wedding and packaging it safely for shipping.
To give your flowers the best chance of preserving beautifully, overnight shipping is your best option.
We Make a Plan
If you've chosen night-of pick-up, I'll contact you (or your wedding coordinator) before ahead of time to coordinate all the details.
That way, everything is taken care of before you say "I do."
Your Bouquet Begins Its Transformation
Once your bouquet arrives safely, I carefully begin the preservation process using your chosen medium.
Each flower is thoughtfully prepared and preserved by hand so it can become a lasting heirloom you'll treasure for years to come.
Worth The Wait
Creating heirloom-quality floral art can't be rushed.
Your bouquet will typically be ready 4–6 months after your wedding, depending on the preservation process and drying time. Every bouquet is different, and giving your flowers the time they need helps create the best possible result.
Welcome It Home
When your piece is finished, I'll reach out to arrange local pick-up or confirm your shipping address.
If your artwork is being shipped, shipping costs will be invoiced separately before your piece is sent safely home.
“Ahhh no way!! My mouth legit dropped. These are stunning and exactly what I was hoping for!! Oh I can’t wait to hang them up in our home. Thank you so much!! You did a beautiful job!!” ~Cate
“Ahhh no way!! My mouth legit dropped. These are stunning and exactly what I was hoping for!! Oh I can’t wait to hang them up in our home. Thank you so much!! You did a beautiful job!!” ~Cate
Custom Framing
As an admirer of fine craftsmanship, I am always looking for ways to better the products that I am providing to you. This has driven me to collaborate with a local finish carpenter to offer you a frame that is also a piece of art and meant to stand the test of time. Together we are able to provide a custom product that is built with museum grade glass that blocks 99% of UV rays, ensuring the best protection of your blooms for the long haul.
“Oh Kelsey…they are BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much, I will treasure these forever, and your presentation is just gorgeous. Couldn’t be happier!” -Cydney
Preservation Offerings
Starting at $675
Starting at $575
$35
Hey, Flower Friend!
Hi, I’m Kelsey, the plant lover and floral artist behind Flower Friend. Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where your deep love and passion for savoring your flowers and memories is welcome and celebrated. I personally find great satisfaction in the little things in life, the ones you have to slow down enough to notice. An unexpected sunset, that first sun soaked perfectly ripe strawberry of the season, and excellence in craftmanship of any kind. I am willing to bet that you appreciate these things too. I am so glad you are here!
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Your special little moments.
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Are captured,
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Savored,
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And live with you in your home,
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And in your garden! (More to come)
“I can’t believe how beautiful it is! Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this piece means to me. You are Magic.” ~Theresa
“I can’t believe how beautiful it is! Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this piece means to me. You are Magic.” ~Theresa
