It’s easy to confuse dried and preserved wedding flowers, but they’re not quite the same. Both are real flowers that have been treated to last, but the methods differ:
- Dried flowers are simply dired out. Naturally air-dried or dried with silica.
- Preserved flowers are treated with natural, plant-based solutions to retain their softness, colour and shape—often looking and feeling very similar to fresh flowers, but lasting year after year.
At Dried, we often blend the two in our wedding bouquets, buttonholes, flower crowns, and wedding table arrangements—giving you the best of both worlds.
We will use preserved foliage such as eucalyptus, so rather than brittle and more muted stems we achieve lush greenery that feels and looks supple. We also use preserved roses in many of our wedding flowers. Rather than dried roses which can loose their shape and colour, our preserved roses maintain their stunning appearance and come in any colour. Just check out our Penny dried flower bridal bouquet to see what we mean!
What Styles Do Dried and Preserved Wedding Flowers Suit?
The beauty of dried and preserved flowers is how versatile they are. Whether you’re planning a boho woodland ceremony, a chic city elopement, or a romantic barn wedding, there’s a dried flower style to suit you.
Some of our most popular wedding themes include:
- Modern Neutrals – Think soft whites, oat, and sandy tones with touches of ruscus, pampas and bunny tails.
- Wildflower Meadow – Bursting with colour and texture, full of whimsical charm.
- Autumnal Warmth – Rust, terracotta, and golden hues for cosy, late-year weddings.
- Classic Romance – Timeless pinks, creams, and delicate preserved roses.
All our dried wedding flowers are hand-tied and made to order, so whether you go for one of our online range of opt for something more bespoke, in which case we’ll work closely with you to create something that fits your style, colour palette, and vision perfectly.
How to Order Your Dried Wedding Flowers Online
At dried-flowers.co.uk, we make it easy to order your dried wedding flowers from the comfort of your sofa. Simply browse our wedding collection, pick your favourite designs, and choose your delivery date up to a year in advance at checkout using our scheduling tool.
We offer:
- Dried Flower Bridal bouquets
- Bridesmaid bouquets
- Buttonholes
- Flower crowns and hair flowers
- Centrepeices
- Statement arrangements for ceremony or reception
- Arches
- Clouds
- Installations
Need something bespoke? Just get in touch—we love working one-on-one with couples to bring their ideas to life.
When Should I Order My Dried Wedding Flowers?
Because our dried and preserved wedding flowers last, you can order your wedding flowers well in advance. In fact, we recommend doing so! It means one less thing to worry about close to the big day. We’d recommend receiving your dried wedding flowers around 1-4 weeks before the wedding day.
We aim to have your dried wedding flowers ready within 2 weeks—but if you need them quicker, you can choose express shipping or selected day shipping at checkout, or just get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.
We also offer the option to order now and delay delivery, which is ideal if you’re getting ahead with wedding prep but don’t want your flowers delivered just yet.
Real Wedding Stories
We’ve had the joy of creating dried wedding flowers for couples across the UK—from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. Whether it’s a windswept elopement on a clifftop or a lavish barn celebration, dried flowers always rise to the occasion.
One of our brides, Emily, described her bouquet as “the most beautiful thing I’ve ever held,” while groom James said their buttonholes “smelled like summer meadows.” (We’re not crying, you are.)
Let’s Create Something Beautiful
We believe your wedding flowers should feel like you. Whether you want classic and romantic or wild and untamed, we’re here to help you bring it all to life—with flowers that won’t wilt, fade, or ever go out of style.
Explore our dried wedding flower collection, or drop us a message if you’d like something custom. We can’t wait to be part of your story.