May Wedding Flowers: What to Preserve from Your Spring Bouquet

May is one of the most beloved months for weddings—and it’s easy to see why. Gardens are in full bloom, the weather is soft and romantic, and bouquets are filled with some of the most beautiful flowers of the year.
If you’re planning a May wedding, your bouquet won’t just be stunning on your wedding day—it also has incredible potential to become a timeless keepsake.
At Keepsake Floral, we specialize in preserving real wedding flowers and transforming them into custom-designed pieces that allow you to relive your day for years to come.
Reserve your bouquet preservation here to ensure your flowers are cared for right away.
Why May Flowers Are Ideal for Preservation

Spring flowers tend to preserve beautifully due to their structure, petal quality, and natural color variation. May bouquets often include layered blooms, soft textures, and a wide range of tones—all of which translate into stunning preserved designs.
With the right preservation process, your bouquet can maintain its beauty long after your wedding day has passed.
The Best May Wedding Flowers to Preserve
Peonies
One of the most iconic spring flowers, peonies are known for their full, romantic shape and soft petals. When preserved, they create a lush, dimensional look that works beautifully in both resin and framed keepsakes.
Garden Roses
Garden roses are a favorite for May weddings due to their layered petals and soft fragrance. Their structure allows them to hold their form well, making them ideal for long-term preservation.
Ranunculus
With their delicate, paper-thin petals and intricate centers, ranunculus add texture and detail to any preserved bouquet design.
Sweet Pea
Sweet pea flowers bring a soft, airy quality to bouquets. While delicate, they can still be incorporated into designs to enhance movement and visual interest.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are often used to add volume and softness. When preserved, they help fill out designs and create a balanced, full appearance.

Choosing the Right Keepsake Style
Your May bouquet can be preserved in a variety of ways, depending on your personal style and how you want to display it in your home.
Shadowboxes
Perfect for a more traditional or dimensional look, shadowboxes allow your bouquet to be arranged in a natural, organic style—often resembling how it looked on your wedding day.
Oval Frames
Elegant and timeless, oval frames offer a refined presentation that highlights the artistry of each individual bloom.
Resin Keepsakes
For a more modern aesthetic, resin keepsakes encase your flowers in crystal-clear designs such as blocks, trays, and decorative pieces.
Explore our gallery of preserved wedding flowers to see real examples of each style.
The Keepsake Floral Difference
Not all flower preservation is the same. At Keepsake Floral, every flower is carefully preserved and then hand painted by our classically trained artists. This step is essential in maintaining color and vibrancy over time.
Our process allows us to restore and enhance the natural tones of your flowers—ensuring your keepsake reflects how your bouquet looked at its very best.
With over 30 years of experience and thousands of bouquets preserved, we are trusted by brides nationwide to transform meaningful flowers into lasting works of art.
When to Start the Preservation Process

Timing is everything. Ideally, your flowers should be sent or delivered to us as soon as possible after your wedding.
If your event has already taken place, we provide step-by-step guidance for packaging and shipping your bouquet safely.
Visit our packing and shipping guide for detailed instructions.
Preserve Your May Wedding Memories
Your bouquet is more than just flowers—it’s a reflection of your wedding day, your style, and your story.
Preserving it allows you to hold onto those memories in a tangible, lasting way.
Start your preservation process today and let us create something truly meaningful from your May wedding flowers.