freeze dried rose petals & petal cones

[wildflowerschicago]

I have a bride in late May who was told by her church that the only they'd allow a petal toss (as they leave the church) is if the rose petals are freeze dried. This is a new one on me...and sounds pretty expensive. Does anyone have a source for these? Here is the twist...my bride would like freeze dried cream roses and blue hydrangea florets. She also asked if I can get the paper cones for the petals. I know I have seen them in a million catalogs but naturally, I just cleaned out all my old catalogs in preperation form my closing. Thanks!!!!!

 

[Tuberose]

What about silk petals? Can't you make the paper cones to sell her?

Trish

 

[aileen_c]

Freeze dried probably because they break down faster. Just make paper cones!! Or make them out of oilcloth and the guests can keep it as a keep sake!

 

[JCT]

Amy couldn't you just air dry the rose petals now? I don't think freeze dried petals look much different than air dried.

Paper cones, I'd just make out of a nice wallpaper. jenny

 

[artistry in bloom]

I have had brides use Fly Boy Naturals in Oregon. They ship throughout the states and Canada. I have looked at their website www.flyboynaturals.com because the bride wanted me to suggest the blend to match her bouquet. They do sell hydrangea petals as well. I don't think they do wholesale but I didn't investigate it because I don't like getting involved with duty and extra charges when products arrive in Canada. Hopefully this will help you.
Dianne

 

[wildflowerschicago]

Thanks guys!! I think she found flyboy, and was just fishing to see if I could get them cheaper for her. I hate when they do that...I did a little research and asked here, only to find out that she already has a source.

Although, I like the idea of drying my own and selling them to brides for this pita church...this could be a good side business for my trash roses. GREAT TIP!!