An Heirloom Created From Your Bridal Bouquet Preservation Jewelry

People have used flowers to adorn themselves for thousands of years. As civilizations advanced, beads were made by mixing a paste of ground flower petals and water. A string of prayer beads, known as a rosary is made from rose petals and was first made by gentlewomen during the Middle Ages for their knights to wear. The practice of turning flowers into jewelry is an indication that many of us want to have a keepsake to wear close to us. Now, bridal bouquet preservation jewelry satisfies that desire and is meeting that demand.

Making a necklace, pendant, bracelet, or earrings are a few of the items a person can make on their own. This is especially true if want to have a hand in creating your keepsake. You can also have a professional artist do this for you. Check the internet and bridal fairs to meet consultants that will either guide you or provide their services for a fee.

The norm has been to preserve the flowers along with other keepsakes from a wedding inside a frame for display on a wall or on a desk. Also, many brides have dried the petals then placed them inside clear glass ornaments to be used during the holidays. While these are beautiful and meaningful options for memorializing your special day, you can also have something wearable. It does not have to be one or the other. Instead, it can be all. It only takes a few petals to make colorful beads.

However, one growing option is to turn the fragrant blooms into wearable jewelry, This method gives the bride, groom, and any member of the wedding party, the ability to have a piece of that magical moment with them at all times. These keepsakes come in the form of earrings, a necklace, pendant, bracelet, or a ring. They can also be used as part of a pair of cuff links, tie clip, or money clip.

Now, you can make these pieces yourself or have them sent away where professionals will do the job. It is not difficult to create the beads, the difference in doing it yourself or having the professional do it will be in the metal and intricacy involved.

To do the work yourself, instructions can be found at many different do it yourself websites on the internet. There you will find easy to follow step by step directions. Be sure to assemble all the needed tools before starting. These usually include a blender, cheesecloth, pins or needles, corkboard, and of course your flower petals. By the way, if your flowers have wilted a bit, or are turning in color, do not give up or worry. They will still turn into beautiful beads

Sending out for the work to be done is also simple. Contact the vendor to find out if they want the blooms to be dried or simply packaged for them. Then choose the design that you want and is within your budget. If you have a specific design you want used or one that you have created, let them know. Most are happy to work with the brides designs.

Years after the wedding, the cake will be gone and your dress may be in storage. But your bouquet will still be a part of your life. You and other members of the wedding party will be wearing a part of that very special day next to them. The flower jewelry will be an heirloom to be passed on from one generation to the next.