La Préservation

Clients are encouraged to inquire as soon as the date of the wedding, memorial, or occasion is known. Gabi accepts a limited number of preservation commissions so each collection of flowers can receive the time and attention the work requires.

Last-minute inquiries may be considered when the flowers are still in suitable condition and studio availability allows. However, accepting flowers shortly after an occasion doesn’t mean the finished work can be completed immediately. Flowers generally remain in the press for four to six weeks before they’re ready for composition.

Clients should anticipate a minimum overall timeline of approximately six to eight weeks, with larger or more complex pieces requiring additional time.

Fresh flowers should reach the studio as soon as possible after the occasion. Their condition upon arrival will affect which botanicals can be preserved and which preservation methods are most suitable.

Once a commission is accepted, the client will receive specific instructions for caring for and delivering the flowers.

Shipping availability will be confirmed during the inquiry process. When shipping is appropriate, clients will receive instructions for preparing and sending their flowers as safely and promptly as possible.

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Many women don't need more inspiration—they need a gentle rhythm that makes returning feel possible. The Keeping Practice was designed to help you build a creative life that feels sustainable, even through busy seasons.Most flowers offer some possibility for preservation, but not every variety responds to pressing, drying, or resin in the same way. Dense, delicate, or moisture-rich flowers may require a different approach.

Gabi will consider the structure and condition of the flowers before recommending the preservation method best suited to them.

Not every flower received will necessarily be suitable for the finished work. Gabi selects the botanicals that preserve most successfully and best support the composition while seeking to retain the character of the original bouquet or arrangement.

The colors will naturally change. Whites and creams may warm, pinks and reds may deepen, and greenery may become more muted. These shifts are part of the preservation process and contribute to the individual character of the finished work.

Preserved botanicals may also continue to change gently over time. Displaying the work away from direct sunlight, moisture, and significant temperature changes will help protect it.

Petite botanical heirlooms begin at $650, while full preservation commissions begin at $1,500. Most clients invest between $1,500 and $3,500, depending on the scale, preservation method, framing, materials, and number of finished pieces.

After reviewing the flowers and the client’s hopes for the work, Gabi will recommend the most suitable possibilities and provide a detailed proposal before the commission is reserved.

Flowers generally remain in the press for four to six weeks. Once fully dried, they’re carefully removed, assessed, and prepared for composition.

The complete process—from receiving the flowers through composing, framing, and finishing the work—typically requires a minimum of eight to ten weeks. Dimensional pieces, resin work, custom framing, and more complex compositions may require additional time. A more specific estimated timeline will be provided when the commission is accepted.

Submitting an inquiry doesn’t reserve a date. Once the flowers and requested work have been reviewed, Gabi will provide a proposal outlining the recommended preservation approach, estimated timeline, investment, and next steps.

The commission is considered reserved once the proposal has been accepted, the agreement has been signed, and the required retainer has been received.