Your Custom Keepsake Timeline–What to Expect
This timeline will give you an idea of the entire flower preservation process. Please keep in mind that this is not an exact timeline, and the turnaround time for each order varies. Maha will always communicate actions required, and if you haven’t heard from Maha, she does not have an update to share with you (i.e. we are still working on your order :). Please trust that your precious flowers are safe in her hands.
Deposit: Pay the Deposit here to reserve your spot. The sooner, the better as space is limited to 2 weddings/events per day (usually 5-6 weddings/events per week). I do take some last-minute bookings, up to 5 days after the event.
Order Form: Fill out the order form, read and sign client agreement, and review shipping instructions (if not local). Either way, keep flowers in fresh water. All forms will be sent to you upon placing deposit.
Drop-off at studio, coordinate for Maha to Pick up, or Ship Flowers: For local brides, I will get your flowers either via pick-up or drop-off at my studio in Santa Fe / Ship flowers/items to preserve. Email or text tracking number to Maha at 505-221-6683. If local, arrange day and time for Maha to receive flowers.
Receiving Flowers: Maha will contact you with important information on bouquet’s condition after receipt. Be ready to discuss which flowers you’d like pressed if ordering a pressed flower frame.
Drying/Pressing Process: If flowers are fresh, Maha will immediately place the flowers in silica to dry (or a flower press). This process takes several weeks.
Pay Invoice Remainder: Your invoice is due approximately 6-8 weeks after your event.
Designing Keepsakes: Within several months of receiving your flowers, after your flowers have completely dried/pressed, Maha will begin designing your keepsakes and send pictures with your design(s) for larger keepsakes only for your approval.
Resin Process Begins: After receipt of payment, Maha will begin creating your keepsake(s). Check Instagram stories for monthly updates.
Patience: At this point, the production process of this custom fine art keepsake can take several months to create. Kindly be patient and wait to hear from Maha. Please trust Maha during this process as she’s been doing this for years :).
When your keepsakes are finished, Maha will get in touch with you.
Enjoy your keepsakes forever!