Turn around time can vary throughout the year but typically I aim to stay between 2-4 months. To break it down more, drying the flowers takes 4-6 weeks; this varies because depending on the flower it can take different amounts of time to dry. For example, cosmos, butterfly ranunculus and poppies dry a lot faster than roses. Once the flowers are dried, then the design process begins. I usually a lot 1-2 weeks for this because I want to give enough time for communication back and forth on your design so the design is how you’d like it to be. Once the design is approved then we begin pouring the resin. This is done in layers so this stage can take 2-4 weeks. Once the piece is complete and removed from the mold then the finishing touches will be added to the order and packaged up to ship, which takes 1-2 weeks. I ensure that every order is treated as if it were the only order that is being worked on at that moment.

There are a lot of questions as to what a normal turnaround time should be and that is going to vary from company to company. One thing that I assure you is that your flowers will move from each step in the process as soon as the flowers themselves are ready to go, not when the company is ready to go. Your flowers won’t ever be sitting in a que waiting for their turn to be designed or an available mold, if I need to order more molds or higher more employees then that’s what I will do. A turnaround time of less than 4 months has been deemed as a “red flag” by other companies. This is NOT true. Wild Forever Flowers communicates its timelines thoroughly and takes the time to provide a beautiful piece that timeframe. Other companies take on more orders than they can handle with a shorter timeframe so it’s common for their orders to sit in a queue for several weeks at a time until there is availability.

The overall turnaround time can’t be reduced by much, simply because preservation takes time to do it properly. Where Wild Forever Flowers doesn’t restrict communication regarding designing your pieces, responding back to texts and emails quickly will allow us to keep working on your order at a good pace. Also, the more specific you can be in your responses the easier it is for us to provide you with a design that you are envisioning.

Shipping Instructions:

Step 1: Wrap a wet Paper Towel or cloth around the ends of the stems of the flowers.

Step 2: Secure a bag or ziploc around the wet towel and the ends of the stems to lock in the moisture.

Step 3: Get a box that will fit the flowers standing up comfortably. Not too small that you run the risk of smushing the blooms and not too big to allow for excessive movement of the flowers during shipping.

Step 4: Fill in the space around the flowers with packing paper or peanuts. Do not use any bubble wrap or plastic as it can cause moisture to build up in the box which can allow mold to grow and kill the flowers.

Step 5: Tape it up and have the shipping center put “this side up” and “fragile” stickers around the box.

Step 6: Include a paper with your name and order number in the box to identify your flowers once we receive them.

Step 7: Overnight shipping is preferred to ensure that the flowers arrive in good condition. If budget is a big concern then 2 day shipping can also be okay but know that the longer it takes for us to receive your flowers the higher risk there is of them not looking as fresh.

Step 8: Email shipping and tracking info to bobbie@wildforeverflowers.com.

Shipping costs can vary depending on time of year and location. Overnight shipping costs the most because of the expedited timeframe, 2 – day shipping is much more cost-effective but is only recommended in specific situations. To help estimate your shipping costs, here is a link to UPS’ shipping calculator. For more questions feel free to contact me via text or email.

Every piece is custom made by human hands, and resin is a very tricky product to work with. Simply put, yes, it is appropriate to expect a few bubbles in your piece. I do everything I can to prevent bubbles from occurring and try and remove them when I do see them, this is why I pour resin in layers, and it takes 2-4 weeks to complete each order. For reference on the clarity that I provide with my work please look through the pictures on my social media pages as well as the product page.

As soon as you can! We often are booking 1-2 years out at any given time. We do our best to take on as many orders as possible but especially during main wedding season (April-October) spots can fill up quickly so reserve your spot as soon as you know who you want to work with, hopefully us 😉.

Yes! Definitely! We are always happy to add pieces onto your order up until we begin the resin pouring stage. After we’ve begun pouring resin, your order is considered finalized and cannot be adjusted. Once your flowers are dried and the initial design has been created, we will send pictures of your remaining flowers for you to see and add on any additional pieces to your order.

We take these situations one step at a time as they occur. This doesn’t happen very often but if it does we recommend repurchasing your flowers to replace those that aren’t able to be used. When shipping anything, insurance can be purchased to protect your package. Incase something goes array with your package, insurance can be claimed and help cover the cost of repurchasing your flowers. For other special situations feel free to text or email us with your concerns and we will do everything we can to ensure that you are happy.

Resin over time yellows slowly, it’s inevitable unfortunately. We have done extensive research in what resin products we use to slow down the discoloration process while still providing a clear and high-quality product. The best way to ensure a slower discoloration process is to keep your pieces out of direct sunlight.

Keeping your pieces out of direct sunlight ensures that the discoloration process is slowed. For serving trays, coasters and end tables, avoid placing anything hot on these surfaces, resin can be warped if this happens. When transporting your pieces, do not stack them on top of each other directly, wrap each individual piece with a soft cloth to avoid the pieces sticking to one another or scratching. For cleaning, only use water or a resin grade polisher on your pieces. Any harsh cleaners can damage the resin.

Yes! We love to work with all types of flowers at all stages and are not limited to working with already dried flowers. We can even replicate your bouquet if that is something you'd be interested in exploring. 

Yes! Whether you have silk, wood, or normal faux flowers, we can preserve all of them.