The topic of color enhancement tends to ruffle petals in the flower preservation industry.
The topic of color enhancement tends to ruffle petals in the flower preservation industry. Some believe it is a necessary step in the preservation process because it ensures the flowers don't fade over time. Others believe it ruins the integrity of the flower and that a flowers natural fading is a beautiful inevitability.
Color enhancement in terms of floral preservation means to add paint, chalk, marker, or any other art medium in the same color as the original flower to give it an extra boost of color. I can most closely compare it to putting on eyeshadow. This added layer not only makes the flowers color appear brighter, but results in little to no fading over time. One con is that this additional step does add weeks to the preservation process.
Without color enhancement, your blooms are guaranteed to fade within weeks to months depending on where they are displayed in your home and how much sunlight shines on it, and the type of glass in your frame. The main argument here is that nature should not be disturbed, and the colors fading are a true example that nothing beautiful lasts forever.
Although that is a beautiful sentiment, color enhancement is something we include with all orders. In fact, you cannot even request that we leave your blooms natural. We believe color enhancement is crucial to the deserving longevity of your product, your satisfaction, and to honoring your memory of your bridal bouquet.
When searching for the right flower preservationist for you, check whether or not they color enhance their work, whether it costs additional for color enhancement, whether you need to request it in order for it to be done, and whether or not you even like it. Color enhancement may not be your vibe and that's okay! For those that love it, we're definitely on the same page.
