WEDDING HELP FLORAL PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR
Jd
FULLY BOOKED
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
Steps of the process
The six steps of the preservation process.
Step 1- Choose your pieces
Choose from any of the options shown on this website. Unfortunately I cannot do bespoke requests at this time.
I am unable to put your flowers down to preserve until I've confirmed this, no changes can be made once your flowers have been preserved.
Please check out options for:
The only additional items that can be added after preservation has begun is Jewellery.
Step 2 - Fill in the booking form
Fill out the booking form by clicking this link.
Once I've received your form, you'll receive an email confirmation to secure your date with a £50 deposit.
Please check your junk mail incase it lands there.
At peak wedding season please expect a delay in this step. Please note that if I do not respond to a last minute preservation request within 24hr then I am at maximum capacity.
Step 3 - Prepare for postage/drop off
Good to know before your wedding :)
1. Keep flowers in water and in a shaded location when possible. this keeps them hydrated and in the best condition before arrival with me.
2. Bring any charms or additional items that you wish to include baring in mind the depth of frame.
3. Anyone can drop your bouquet off on your behalf, so if the times don't suit you well due to mini-moons/honeymoons ect. Many brides ask bridal party/family/friends to do this on their behalf.
Step 4 - Drop Off or Postage
DROP OFF
Please send a message within 3 days of your wedding to confirm an approx time for drop off during the opening hours listed below.
When you arrive at Mt Zion, there is a ring doorbell at the main entrance, where i will greet you.
POSTAGE
Please contact me to discuss postage arrangements in advance of your wedding date.
Step 5 - Preservation
I've received your wedding bouquet.
At this point, I refer to your booking in my diary and preserve your flowers using the best method based off your order. The preservation process takes approx 4-6 weeks.
After this time your bouquet will be stored safely when dried to be worked on.
I tend to keep my head down and work away, usually involving several iterations before I'm happy to frame. During this time you may hear nothing from me until your pieces have finished.
Step 6 - Payment and collection
When I'm finished your piece, I'll make contact to arrange a collection. At this point payment will be due.
Please note that during busy periods of the year turnaround times can vary from 2 months - 10 months.
I can't promise that I'll have your pieces finished for a certain date but I can promise that is as soon its ready. :)
DROP OFF/ COLLECT
Joanna Design has moved to an office space at Mt Zion House as I've outgrown my home workshop during the 2025 wedding season. Mt Zion is a leading charity organisation in the area, They also have office spaces within their building - and that's where you'll find me. As it is quite a large building I will come to meet you at the front entrance, please send me a message ahead of your arrival.
Address: Mt Zion House, Edward Street, Lurgan, BT66 6DB
DROP OFF/ COLLECTION HOURS
Please keep your flowers in water in a shaded cool location between your wedding and dropping off with me.
Monday - 1pm - 6pm
Wedding Bouquet from Saturday/Sunday
Thursday - 1pm - 8pm
Wedding Bouquet from Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Saturday - 1pm - 4pm
Wedding Bouquet from Thursday/Friday
2025 - NI Christmas Market
JD will be attending NI Christmas market at Ballyscullion on the 6th December 10am-4pm.
On sale will be a selection of Handmade pressed and 3D frames with unique floral arrangements and Handmade Jewellery with Fragments of flowers in UV Resin. If you wish to pre-order any items - please email joannadesignni@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2025 Update - For Bouquets with JD
WORKING ON APRIL & MAY 2025
Please expect an email for collection at the end of September.
FAQs
1 / How many flowers will I need?
If you would like a LUX Frame/Traditional Frame and another item, then I'll require your bouquet and one other.
If it is one item, then ill only need your bouquet.
If it is more than three items - Ill require your bouquet and one other plus some extras from other arrangements of your choice.
Please ensure to bring buttonaires, invites, charms ect. if you wish to include within your pieces.
2 / What doesn't preserve well?
Anything with a lot of moisture doesn't preserve well. Berries, succulents and all florals of this nature including lilies will dry brown and more than often change in shape.
If you are keen to have any of these in your bouquet please let me know before preservation and I'll aim to order an artificial replacement before framing.
4 / When will my order be finished?
This is the most common question I get asked, just not normally as direct as above. The best answer is that I'm on it, and it's maybe just not started yet, but it will be soon. If your order has been with me for more than 10 months, then send me a wee message :)
5 / Can my pieces be posted back to me?
Unfortunately I do not post your pieces - they are far too precious to risk damaging. Collection is recommended, but if your within 60 miles I can delivery for £30.00
I will however post jewellery only orders and can receive your flowers by post also. Please send ring size if required with florals, fabric or ash.
6 / Do you do drop offs outside of your opening hours?
Unfortunately I'm unable to take in bouquets outside of these hours at the minute.
Please make contact with me ahead of your wedding date to let me know of an approximate time of arrival so I can meet you at the front door entrance to collect your flowers.
If this changes I will update here and on my instagram @joannadesign_
7 / Why do you not offer collections?
At the minute its just me and I'm not planning on growing too fast, this means that I carve out focus time to create pieces outside of opening hours and don't often have time left to offer bouquet collections.
If this changes I will update here and on my instagram @joannadesign_