In Conversation with Millie

A conversation about wedding flowers, bouquet preservation, and living with floral artwork long after the celebration ends.

One of the joys of creating art from preserved flowers is that the recipients are likely to hang the work somewhere they can see it every day, and it becomes a part of their daily lives. Many times, they’ll pass it – quickly or slowly. Often visitors will admire the artwork, and the proud owner can tell the story behind it. And from time-to-time, we hope, they will pause to look at it a little longer and remember the memories of that special day when they saw and held those precious petals for the very first time.

We don’t always get to witness how these pieces come to live within a home, or the meaning they continue to hold over time. So it’s particularly special when we have the opportunity to revisit a story and reflect on it with the people who live with the artwork every day.

Millie was one such bride, and she generously agreed to share her reflections on her wedding flowers, the decisions that led her to preserve them, and what the finished artwork has come to represent to her since.

What did your wedding flowers represent to you on the day?

Millie: I’d like to think our wedding flowers represented both my husband and I, together and individually. They reflected the idea that just because something may look messy or
unstructured, it can still be incredibly beautiful and completely whole. There’s something
beautifully intentional about creating something that appears wild, and that meaning really resonated with us. They represented the idea that you are enough exactly as you are, however you appear. The flowers felt nostalgic too; like our childhoods spent stomping around for hours, running wild and causing havoc. And now, stepping into this next chapter, they also felt like getting lost together in the middle of nowhere, with the comfort of always knowing you’ll find your way home.

After the wedding, how did you feel about your flowers and the day itself?

Millie: Looking back, even now, I’m still so in love with the whole day. It was genuinely one of the happiest moments of my life; honestly, the entire weekend was. Somehow it was everything I had hoped for, yet so much more. I was incredibly lucky to have the loveliest florist, Bud Flora, who went above and beyond by creating not only beautiful moving pieces, but also potted lavender, tomatoes, and more, so we could keep little living reminders of our wedding day at home. That definitely made letting go of the flowers feel a bit easier. I was also inspired to try my own hand at flower pressing, so tucked into my books are little pressed pieces that I get to keep forever. I absolutely loved how natural the flowers felt, I really wanted them to reflect an English meadow, as if they’d been gathered from a field or scooped up while running through wild grass. I know florals like that aren’t for everyone, but I’ve never once regretted the choice. Even my husband came around once he saw it all come together.

Was there a particular moment when you knew preserving your flowers mattered to you?

Millie: Even before I officially started planning, I knew deep down that I didn’t want to simply let go of my flowers after the day was over. Flowers are such a big part of my everyday life, and it felt important that they held the same meaning on my wedding day too. I had looked at a few options, but nothing really felt like me. Then I remember scrolling through my wedding planner’s social media and seeing Madeeco from a previous bride. Almost instantly, it clicked, there was no other option. I just knew that preserving my flowers mattered, and this was the way I wanted to do it.

How did you feel when you saw the finished artwork for the first time?

Millie: I was genuinely so happy when I first saw it. It was so much more than I ever
imagined it would be. I was also really glad I’d chosen to change my original frame after you received my flowers; it felt like you understood exactly what we wanted before we even fully knew how to put it into words.

Now that some time has passed, what does having this artwork mean to you?

Millie: Now, having this artwork truly means everything to me. It represents a transition into something more; a commitment, a new chapter, and a house that’s slowly becoming a home. It’s a constant reminder that change isn’t wrong, even when it feels uncomfortable, and that it’s all part of building a future together. I genuinely get so much joy every time I walk past it. It holds pride of place in our home, and I hope that as the years go on, as we grow and change and the piece continues to evolve, we’ll be able to add more artwork that feels just as much like us.

Living with this artwork, as Millie describes it, becomes less about holding onto a single moment and more about allowing it to evolve alongside the life it came from. What began as wedding flowers now carries layers of meaning, commitment and the shaping of a home.

If you’re planning a wedding, or marking another meaningful moment, and are considering having your flowers made into artwork, we would lover to hear from you. Each piece is created with care and attention, shaped by what your flowers represent and how they can be translated into something lasting.

We look forward to creating artwork that holds meaning long after the day itself.

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Bouquet Preservation & Bespoke Art: Madeeco

Wedding Photographer: Faye Wilde  

Wedding Planner: Emma Jayne Weddings