From Idea to I Do: Epilogue - What Happens to Your Wedding Flowers After “I Do”?
- Katie
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Your vows have been spoken, the last song has played, and your stunning bouquet, crafted from the pages of your favorite books, is still in your hands.
As the celebration fades into memory, one thing remains: your book page flowers.
In this epilogue of our series, we imagine how that meaningful piece of your day
can live on.
From Aisle to Heirloom
Your book page flowers were designed to last far beyond your wedding day. Whether you want to keep them close, share them with loved ones, or transform them into something new, there are many beautiful ways to give your blooms a second life.
Here are a few heartfelt ideas for what to do with your flowers after the celebration:
Share with Guests
Your guests were part of your celebration, why not give them a piece of it to take home?
Centerpieces Turned Favors: For couples with more centerpieces than you can comfortably display at home, consider gifting them to your guests at the end of the night. These flowers were made to last, becoming beautiful keepsakes your loved ones can display in their homes or offices. Each time they see them, they’ll think of your wedding day, your love story, and the memories you shared together.
Display as Home Decor
Turn your wedding flowers into lasting treasures by incorporating them into your everyday surroundings.
Year Round Display: Place your bouquet where it can be admired and enjoyed every day, whether on a bookshelf, mantel, or anywhere in your home that brings you joy.
Seasonal Displays: If your wedding colors reflect the seasons, your floral arrangements can become beautiful seasonal décor throughout your home, with soft pastels for Easter, warm tones for Thanksgiving, or reds and neutrals for Christmas.
Reuse for Future Events
Your wedding flowers don’t have to be a one-time celebration. With a little creativity, these meaningful blooms can bring beauty and joy to many special moments to come.
Baby Shower: Use soft, themed colors from your wedding flowers to create charming décor for welcoming a new little one.
Dinner Parties: Elevate your table setting by using repurposed wedding flowers as charming centerpieces or place accents, creating a warm and personal ambiance for your guests, who will be intrigued by these unexpected blooms and the unique story behind them.
Donate to Local Organizations
Extend the joy of your wedding flowers by gifting them to local organizations. It’s a meaningful way to brighten community spaces and bring smiles to others long after your special day.
Nursing Homes & Hospice Centers: Brighten someone’s day by donating your wedding flowers to nursing homes or hospice centers, where they bring comfort and joy to residents and patients.
Libraries & Community Centers:
Share the beauty of your book page flowers by donating them to local libraries or community centers, where they add a welcoming and inspiring touch to public spaces.
Transform Into Something New
For those with an artistic spirit looking to extend the life of their flowers beyond traditional display or storage, consider these creative options:
DIY Wreath: Multiple centerpieces can be repurposed into a tasteful wreath, perfect for a gallery wall, seasonal décor, or your front door. With a simple wire frame and a bit of floral tape or hot glue, you can craft a meaningful keepsake from your wedding blooms.
Note: Full wreaths typically require a substantial number of stems. I recommend laying out your flowers first to get a feel for spacing and composition before you start assembling.
DIY Centerpiece: Alternatively, consolidate all centerpiece stems into a single urn or compote to create a stunning, large scale home décor arrangement, perfect for display on your dining table!
If you'd prefer a wreath or large centerpiece to be part of your original wedding floral plan, I offer them as add-ons, just ask!
Preservation & Care
No Preservation Services Required
One of the many advantages of book page flowers is that they don’t need special preservation. Unlike fresh flowers that wilt quickly or require professional drying and costly preservation, your paper blooms are designed to last. Your bouquet can remain just as lovely as the day you said “I do,” without the added stress or expense.
How to Care for Your Book Page Flowers After the Wedding
With just a little care, your paper flowers will stay beautiful for years to come.
Quick care tips:
Keep flowers out of direct sunlight to minimize fading.
Avoid moisture and humidity to prevent damage.
Dust regularly to keep petals looking fresh.
For detailed care tips, view our Guide to Caring for Your Book Page Flowers.
What to Expect as Your Flowers Age
Over time, your book page flowers may develop a soft patina or gentle darkening, much like a well-loved piece of vintage copper. This natural aging is most noticeable in flowers made with uncolored, ivory-toned pages and adds a layer of warmth, character, and timeless charm.
It’s a beautiful part of the paper’s natural lifecycle and one of the many things that makes your bouquet truly one of a kind.
A Love Story That Lasts
Your book page flowers were made to tell a story, and that story doesn’t end on your wedding day. As keepsakes, they continue to hold meaning and memories long after the celebration, whether displayed in your home or tucked away for special moments.
Treasure them as a handcrafted reflection of your past, your present, and your future.
We’d love to inspire your floral journey! Follow us on Instagram [@anthologyonmain] for beautiful book page flower ideas, behind-the-scenes looks, and more inspiration for your special day.
Ready to create wedding flowers that are as one-of-a-kind as your love story?
Connect with us today and let’s start designing flowers that truly reflect you.
The End
That's it for this blog series! Explore and revisit earlier posts, which guide you from inspired ideas to beautiful keepsake flowers.
Epilogue: What Happens After “I Do”? (this post)
