Frequently Asked Questions
Q: HOW LONG DOES THE PRESERVATION PROCESS TAKE?
A: We generally require 6 months to fully process an order. However, preservation completion can and at times does take longer than 6 months due to high volume. Floral preservation is not a quick process and it does require the alignment of several factors before completion occurs. We know your flowers are incredibly important and special to you. This is why we do not rush the process. Please do not order your preservations with a due date (such as a birthday, anniversary or holiday) in mind.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Once you bring your flowers in they are processed the same day. They are put into sand or into presses depending on what preservations you have ordered. They dry for about 30 days. They sit in holding until their project date arrives (unless we are working ahead of schedule). At this time they are pulled and the project is started. Dried projects tend to take a week, resin projects can take a two to three weeks. Your project will be completed in its scheduled time or in the order in which it was entered in line. We will not alter the line placements for special occasions, please do not ask though you are welcome to ask what your project start date will be.
IS PAYMENT DUE WHEN I PLACE MY ORDER?
We require a deposit of a minimum 50% of your orders total at the time it is placed though we do encourage a payment. The remaining balance is due when the order is picked up. If we are shipping the florals, the full balance and shipping costs are due prior to return shipment from Hannah's.
WILL MY FLOWERS LOOK DIFFERENT WHEN THEY DRY?
Yes. Though we take every step possible to minimize fading, darkening, or browning when drying your flowers, flower preservation is the act of removing all of the water and life force from your flowers. Your preservation will beautiful when they are completed and they will change in the following ways:
Color changes
WILL MY PRESERVATION CHANGE COLOR OVER TIME?
Yes. Your preservation will antique over time. The biggest color changes are going to be in the first two years. This is part of the fun! Your flowers were once living things. They are made of cells and it is their natural way to fade. No matter who you have preserve them, or how you preserve them, this will happen to some extent. Here is what to expect:
ARE THERE ANY FLOWERS THAT WOULD NOT BE GOOD FOR PRESERVATION?
The short answer to this is no. We have different methods of preserving different flowers, but are limited by the condition of the flowers brought in. We will happily discuss options for flowers brought in passed their prime, and can even attempt to replace flowers for a small fee.
WHAT HAPPENS TO LEFT OVER FLOWERS?
We use the most beautiful of your blooms for your preservation piece which often leaves any left over material as scrap, which is discarded.
HOW SHOULD MY FLOWERS BE DELIVERED TO HANNAH'S
We are open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm.
A: We generally require 6 months to fully process an order. However, preservation completion can and at times does take longer than 6 months due to high volume. Floral preservation is not a quick process and it does require the alignment of several factors before completion occurs. We know your flowers are incredibly important and special to you. This is why we do not rush the process. Please do not order your preservations with a due date (such as a birthday, anniversary or holiday) in mind.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Once you bring your flowers in they are processed the same day. They are put into sand or into presses depending on what preservations you have ordered. They dry for about 30 days. They sit in holding until their project date arrives (unless we are working ahead of schedule). At this time they are pulled and the project is started. Dried projects tend to take a week, resin projects can take a two to three weeks. Your project will be completed in its scheduled time or in the order in which it was entered in line. We will not alter the line placements for special occasions, please do not ask though you are welcome to ask what your project start date will be.
IS PAYMENT DUE WHEN I PLACE MY ORDER?
We require a deposit of a minimum 50% of your orders total at the time it is placed though we do encourage a payment. The remaining balance is due when the order is picked up. If we are shipping the florals, the full balance and shipping costs are due prior to return shipment from Hannah's.
WILL MY FLOWERS LOOK DIFFERENT WHEN THEY DRY?
Yes. Though we take every step possible to minimize fading, darkening, or browning when drying your flowers, flower preservation is the act of removing all of the water and life force from your flowers. Your preservation will beautiful when they are completed and they will change in the following ways:
Color changes
- Freshness is the largest impact of color retention, though it does not always dictate the finished product.
- Dark florals will get darker, light florals will antique a little to a lot depending on prior care and quality of the flower.
- White flowers can stay white, they can antique to a light beige
- Lavender flowers often turn lighter if they are a true lavender or to a taupe pallet
- Coral flowers may stay coral or they may turn to a more taupe pallet.
- Greenery is often pretty true to color though at times it will turn greenish brown
- Jewel tones tend to hold color longest
- To dry flowers we have specific ways that we work with each bloom. For example, we often will open roses to assist with the drying process
- Your flowers will not be in the same design as your bouquet was. We are creating a new piece of art with your florals.
- We do work to create your preservation with the same character and feel of your original design. For example, if your florals had a lot of greenery, we will work to keep a similar floral to greenery ratio in your preservation.
WILL MY PRESERVATION CHANGE COLOR OVER TIME?
Yes. Your preservation will antique over time. The biggest color changes are going to be in the first two years. This is part of the fun! Your flowers were once living things. They are made of cells and it is their natural way to fade. No matter who you have preserve them, or how you preserve them, this will happen to some extent. Here is what to expect:
- Dried Flowers will fade most quickly. Some of your flowers may turn taupe or beige and then others with darker pigments may not noticeably change at all
- Greenery will fade to a lighter shade of green or green blue or beige depending on what type of greenery it is.
- Resin Castings will hold the color much longer than shadow boxes or pressings. Though resin will store UV light and yellow over time if exposed. This should be a long process, but it can happen if the piece is able to absorb sunlight.
- Preservation is not for you if you are seeking for your florals to permanently hold their color. Though your flowers may hold the majority of their color if the flowers selected are ideal, they will most likely fade.
- Floral preservation is not freezing your flowers in time, though some people claim it is, they will change. We like to think of it more as a way of celebrating or remembering a moment. It can be very romantic to watch your flowers antique with time
ARE THERE ANY FLOWERS THAT WOULD NOT BE GOOD FOR PRESERVATION?
The short answer to this is no. We have different methods of preserving different flowers, but are limited by the condition of the flowers brought in. We will happily discuss options for flowers brought in passed their prime, and can even attempt to replace flowers for a small fee.
WHAT HAPPENS TO LEFT OVER FLOWERS?
We use the most beautiful of your blooms for your preservation piece which often leaves any left over material as scrap, which is discarded.
HOW SHOULD MY FLOWERS BE DELIVERED TO HANNAH'S
- Flowers can be dropped off during business hours.
- Our Address is 1600 S. Saginaw Road, Midland MI 48640.
We are open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm.
- If you are shipping your florals, please visit our shipping tab for more information.
- If you are having your florals dropped off by a third party, please contact our shop to make arrangements and pay deposit.
- HOW LONG AFTER MY EVENT DO I HAVE TO GET FLOWERS DELIVERD?
- Fresh flowers should be brought in as soon as possible. The quicker we get can them in, the better we can control their drying to retain as much of their color and integrity as possible.
- Though we prefer to receive your flowers the day after your event, 2-3 days is the typical window for drop off.
- Please call for more options if needed