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Preserving the memories from your biggest days.

Preserving the memories from your biggest days.Preserving the memories from your biggest days.Preserving the memories from your biggest days.

Big Sister is an Edmonton-based floral preservation expert that transforms blooms from your important moments into fine art.

Request our Services

Preserving the memories from your biggest days.

Preserving the memories from your biggest days.Preserving the memories from your biggest days.Preserving the memories from your biggest days.

Big Sister is an Edmonton-based floral preservation expert that transforms blooms from your important moments into fine art.

Request our Services

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    How we transform your florals into a bespoke heirloom:

    Choose your frame size.

    Choose your frame colour.

    Choose your frame colour.

    While our most popular frame sizes are 14x20" and 16x20" (we think these are the best size for most wedding bouquets), we also offer other frame shapes and sizes upon request.

    Choose your frame colour.

    Choose your frame colour.

    Choose your frame colour.

    We currently have flat white, flat black, brown mahogany grain, and distressed white frames in stock, but we're happy to discuss special ordering another frame colour.

    Choose your composition.

    Choose your frame colour.

    Approve your mockup.

    Do you have a vision for your preserved blooms? We're happy to make your dream come to life, and can also share some of our completed projects for inspo.

    Approve your mockup.

    Choose your frame colour.

    Approve your mockup.

    A mockup of your frame will be sent for your approval before we make anything permanent. After your approval, we will treat your blooms with UV-resistant spray and seal your frame.

    What's included in a frame?

    • Careful pressing and preservation of your blooms
    • A mock-up sent for your approval before we finalize the frame design (unless you prefer a surprise, which we are more than happy to do!)
    • Protection with a UV-resistant spray
    • Contactless porch pick up in the Edmonton-Bonnie Doon area, or shipping across Canada
    • A stunning keepsake of your florals!

    What we have to offer:

    Available Frames

    16" x 20" Frame

    $325

    (available in brown mahogany grain, distressed white, and flat black)

    14" x 20" Frame

    $300

    (available in brown mahogany grain, distressed white, and flat black)

    11" x 14" Frame

    $175

    (available in flat white and flat black)

    8" x 10" Frame

    $125

    (available in distressed white and flat black)

    Frames Available Upon Request

    20" x 10" Frame

    $250

    (can be ordered in flat black and flat grey)

    14" x 14" Frame

    $200

    (can be ordered in flat black)

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    Frequently asked questions:

    Our availability all depends on how many bouquets we already have in our flower presses. While we can take bookings up until a few days after your event, this all depends on the space we have in our studio to preserve your flowers! It's best to book our services 3-4 months in advance to ensure that we have space set aside in our flower presses for your special blooms.

    Orders aren't considered final until we've had a chance to reach out to you to confirm that our services are available, and you've sent a 50% deposit. If either of these steps aren't complete, then we can't guarantee a spot for you in our presses! Click the 'Request our Services' button to get started.

    We are more than happy to accept in-person bouquet drop offs! Let us know in the 'Request our Services' form that you're able to drop off/pick up in person, and we'll send along the address of our studio.

    Not to worry! We've had folks ship their special blooms to us from across the prairies many times and they arrive at our studio looking fresh. However, you can't expect just to throw your bouquet in a box--shipping will require a little bit of TLC on your part. To ship your blooms, follow the instructions below: 

    1. Gather your materials. You will need a box, packing paper (newspaper, wrapping paper, or parchment paper also works!), paper towel, a rubber band, and a plastic bag.
    2. Prep your stems. Trim the stems of your bouquet so that it can fit in your chosen box, and remove any ribbon/lace/material that might retain water from the base of your bouquet (feel free to include these bits in your package if you want them to be incorporated in your frame! Just put them in a small plastic baggie).
    3. Prepare your blooms for their roadtrip. Dampen the paper towels and wrap them around the stems (and stems only!) of your bouquet. Then cover your stems with your plastic bag to prevent dripping, and secure this all with a rubber band.
    4. Secure for takeoff. Place your bouquet in your box. Fill any free space around your flowers with packing paper to stabilize the blooms and prevent the loss of petals in transit.
    5. Ship your bouquet. Head over to your nearest post office of choice. We've successfully worked with both Canada Post and UPS in the past, and highly recommend you send your package overnight or 1-/2-day shipping. Please let us know when you've shipped your blooms so we know when to expect them! Clients will be expected to cover the shipping of both the bouquet and the frame.

    Many steps can be taken before your bouquet arrives in our studio to make sure your blooms are at their best before they go into the presses. Do try to follow as many of these steps as possible!

    1. Temperature regulation. During your big day, try your best to keep your flowers from getting too hot or too cold. Extreme temperatures can cause wilting and browning.
    2. Speed is key. Get your bouquet to us as quickly as possible, ideally between 24-48 hours after your event. While we have accepted bouquets that are 5-6 days old, they tend to not perform as well in our presses compared to blooms that went in looking their best.
    3. The waiting game. After your big day and before sending them to us, keep your bouquet in water and out of direct sunlight.
    4. Keep your blooms dry. Remove any ribbon/lace that might be holding moisture near the petals of your blooms. Too much moisture can cause petals to rot prematurely.
    5. Drop em off. Set up a drop off time with Big Sister! For brides who want to soak in post-wedding bliss, we highly recommend passing your blooms onto a trusted friend or family member who can drop off your bouquet while you sleep in. 

    One of the best parts of floral preservation is the new life that's given to pressed blooms once they're dry. This includes changes in their appearance as well as their colour. For example, in order for us your flowers to fit in your frame we often need to remove lots of petals from thicker blooms (e.g., peonies and roses). Furthermore, the color of many flowers will change as they dry. For example, many pink florals tend to dry down to a purple color. As a rule of thumb, brighter colored flowers (think bright oranges, brick reds, and fuchsias) tend to hold their color better than pastel colored flowers. Greenery also tends to hold its original color. 

    While we wish that we could stop the passage of time, your flowers will oxidize over time like any other organic material. However, we do our best to slow this process down as much as we can. We protect the interior of all our frames with a UV-resistant spray. It's important to note that this spray is UV-resistant, not UV-proof. Ultimately, your flowers will take on a special patina that reflects their uniqueness. This process can be further slowed by keeping your frame away from direct sunlight.

    Yes! We've included elements like wedding invitations and ribbon in past frames, and would be happy to include them in yours. Please send along these elements in a separate plastic baggie so they don't get damp! Note that any additional element must be thin enough to fit in the frame: items that are any thicker than 2mm won't fit.

    We're glad you asked. While we do our best to make all your blooms fit in a frame by peeling off some of the petals, some flowers and greenery are so thick (think sunflowers, some dahlias, bunny tails, and pampas grass) that they cannot be added to the final product. We will be quick to notify you when this is the case and can come up with a satisfactory alternative, but do consider these factors when ordering your bouquet from your florist!

    It usually takes between 15-20 weeks to complete your frame from start to finish. The length of this process depends highly upon how long your blooms need to fully dry in our presses (this is highly dependant on the density of your flowers and atmospheric humidity), and how many other orders we have in our queue (hello wedding season!). We also want to be completely transparent and make it clear that this is our beloved side hustle. Our 'Biggest' Sister works at the University of Alberta as a researcher and instructor, so wait times can sometimes be influenced by undergraduate final exams and research study recruitment! We will communicate any delays in our turnaround times, and know that our clients appreciate how much time perfection can take.

    Unfortunately we don't usually return pressed flowers to our clients, as we only press enough for use in their frames. We've made some exceptions in the past, but this will include a surcharge to account for each additional bloom we add to our presses. Please talk to us about this special request well before we receive your bouquet.

    Absolutely! We are more than happy to make a frame using the flowers you have pressed on your own (see the 'Request our Services' form for prices!). Do be mindful that these blooms will need to be pressed thin enough so that they can fit into our frame. Pressed blooms that are too thick (~2mm or thicker) cannot be added, same as whole blooms that were hung to dry. 

    Absolutely! We are more than happy to work with local florists/artists to source blooms that can recreate those that you had during a past event. Additionally, we have several of our own dried flowers and greenery available for use, and can pull blooms from our stock to create a bespoke piece of art that fits your vision. 

    The story behind the blooms.

    Welcome to Big Sister Floral Preservation, where floral artistry meets lasting memories! Established in 2022 in Saskatoon and now proudly Edmonton-based, we specialize in the art of flower preservation and framing. Our passion lies in transforming fleeting moments into timeless keepsakes. Working closely with the natural beauty of flowers, we find joy in preserving an element of your most cherished occasions – the blooms that often go discarded after special days. Each creation is a unique blend of artistry and sentimentality, ensuring that your memories blossom forever. Join us in celebrating the magic of preserved flowers and let us transform your special moments into enduring works of art.

    Why choose Big Sister?

    One-on-one design service.

    Before sealing any design for preservation, we offer all our clients the chance to review and approve the final composition of their frame. This process allows you to request revisions so that your frame is exactly how you want it!

    Blending passion and experience.

    Since 2022, we've worked hard to earn the trust of our clients. We've now collaborated with over 150 clients, working on a variety of arrangements. We use preservation and framing techniques that have been honed over time, and we're committed to continually improving our processes. One of our favorite things in the world is to work with flowers, so know that your blooms are handled with care and attention to detail. 

    Multiple quality checks.

    All frames are quadruple checked for any imperfections, fingerprints, debris, streakless sealant, and overall perfect preservation. We strive to make sure that all of our clients are thrilled with their new heirloom!

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    Big Sister is an Edmonton-based floral preservation expert that transforms blooms from your important moments into fine art.


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