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What is Floral Preservation? |
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Floral preservation is the process that extracts moisture from the flowers, sealing the color and the natural shape. The colors of the flowers are deepened and enhanced, leaving them as if they were still standing in water.
All flowers are displayed inside a virtually airtight environment, which keeps the flowers protected from dust and other types of damage.
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When and How to Order? |
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Contact the nearest franchise location to set up an order before your wedding (or other floral event) or let us know as soon as possible after the event. We recommend that you make a reservation deposit 3 weeks before your event to discuss flowers that dry the best, your own decor, and to pick out frame and display options. If your event has already occurred act quickly, the fresher your flowers, the better. It is best if we receive flowers no later than 3-4 days after your event. Please call the nearest franchisee to make arrangements as soon as possible.
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Is All Preservation the Same? |
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Suspended In Time™ has developed a revolutionary process of drying and preserving floral arrangements called the Suspended In Time Blend™ method. We have been using this method since 1997. We have not found any method that has compared to the superior results of Suspended In Time Blend.™ To our knowledge this is the only method available where your flowers can be dried and encased in 3 to 5 days. Because this method dries the flowers so fast, the flowers do not have the deterioration that other drying methods have. The flower color and shape retention is amazing with Suspended In Time Blend.™ We have researched and use a special industrial sealing process with each encasement to keep air and humidity out. We use UV domes on all our frame and shadow box encasements to protect from light damage. These domes block 99% of all UV and over head light rays. You have to see our encasements to appreciate the quality and the professional, yet loving care that goes into every masterpiece. Pink roses are pink as the day they were picked. Yellow daffodils look alive. Carnations, lilies and roses are bright and colorful. Our encasements remain bright, beautiful and clean for years. For those once in a lifetime moments that you would like to hold onto, the beauty of the memory can literally be Suspended In Time.™
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How Long does Floral Preservation Take? |
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We can have your bouquet dried and encased in as soon as 3 to 5 days. Due to variables involved with other customers and their orders, Suspended In Time™ reserves the right to extend this time frame as needed. For a rush order call your nearest franchise for prices and to set up arrangements. Add additional time for shipping.
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How Long Will My Flowers Last? |
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Suspended In Time™ specializes in heirloom quality preservation of floral memories, that will last through the generations of time under normal conditions. It is up to you the customer to do your part in taking care of your heirloom. We include a complete "care instructions" with every finished product so that you will know how to protect and take care of it. As a general rule, unless your encasement has been dropped or mishandled, your encasement should remain beautiful. There are some care instructions that go along with your finished product, and they are: Never use any cleaning products on your frames or domes. Use only cotton cloths and water if necessary. Keep your encasement as far away from swamp coolers or other water sources as possible. Although we use UV protected domes, to protect from fading, we suggest you keep your encasement away from direct sunlight. We do not warranty against scratches, fading or moisture damage.
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How Much does Preservation cost? |
All our encasements are made from the finest materials available, many are custom made especially for Suspended In Time.™ The cost depends upon the type and size of encasement you choose. We have encasements starting as low as $39.00. The average large encasement costs between $259.00 – 329.00*.
Our prices include the preservation, a consultation with an experienced designer, and an encasement of your choice. We offer a variety of elegant high quality ornate frames as well as a complete selection of colorful archival quality mats. Every encasement includes a personalized engraved inscription.
*Prices may vary
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Do Flowers change color and can all flowers be preserved? |
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The age and the condition of the flowers at the time we receive them plays a role in how well they are preserved. Ask your florist that your flowers be as fresh as possible. Preservation will cause some color changes in your flowers. Some white flowers dry a creamy color and some colors especially red flowers dry darker. Flowers that are received in poor condition can be replaced at a minimal charge. Call your nearest franchise for more information.
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