Bouquet Day

The days when I receive a new bouquet are some of my favorite days. It is rare I know what the bouquet will look like, so it’s always a fun surprise. Sometimes I get to meet the person I will be creating the piece for. I always enjoy hearing a little of their story and getting a general feeling for their personalities, which gives me my first ideas for how the final project may look. Right when I receive the flowers I take them immediately to my studio so I can get a photo to reference later. A special bonus on bouquet day is the glorious scents that fill my work space!

Pressed Bouquets St. Louis

Hi, I’m Heather Albers. I started NaturedSTL after a long time obsession with gardening. This eventually led to me pressing some of my own homegrown flowers. I had so much fun with that, I started making and selling cards, wall art, and other small pressed flower gifts. Because of my fascination with everything to do with weddings (even though my own wedding was 8 years ago!), I eventually tried my hand at pressing bridal bouquets and fell in love with the process. I love everything from the surprise of what the bouquet will look like, to the pressing, to the design process, to the final finishing touches. I love working with brides but I also love creating a special memorial for someone who has lost someone special.

When I’m not preserving your special bouquets, I enjoy spending time outside with my husband and our three little boys.