Keepsake flowers

Weddings are one of those special occasions where you want to remember as much about the day as possible. To help grooms and brides capture those memories for years to come there's photos, cards and favors. But what about those flowers?

I loved my color choices and the arrangement Burge Flower Shop, Asheboro, N.C., created for Chris and my wedding this past April. So I wanted a way to preserve those as well.

Luckily, I had discovered Gina's Freeze Dried Flowers last December at a bridal shower at Castle McCulloch, Jamestown, N.C.

For a little more than 30 bucks, Gina Wolfe freeze dried my bouquet and my dad's boutonnière and arranged them in heart-shaped ornaments (seen above). Now my parents and Chris and I have another way to remember that special day.

Gina can also make arrangements in frames — starting at a little more than $100.