About
Hi, I’m Courtney! Lover of art, plants, and the outdoors. I grew up as a Navy daughter, moving around every couple of years. Always an artist, I've explored mediums from painting to ceramics and even floristry. I now reside in Richmond, Virginia and love every moment spent in my garden and backyard studio.
My love for pressed plants started in 2019 in my Wetlands Ecology class. For our final exam grade, we had to turn in a collection of labeled and pressed wetland plants. I graduated in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science, and I had so much fun with that project, I bought my own plant press!
Now I work part-time for Virginia State Parks, and enjoy preserving flowers in my free time. I offer preserved bridal bouquets, anniversary bouquets, and other special flowers that clients want turned into a beautiful piece to last forever! Reserving in advance is best and the process start to finish takes 4-6 months. Read more about our process here.
I can’t wait to meet you and make your forever flower vision come to life!
About
Where are you located?
Our studio is in the Lakeside neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. However, we accept bouquet from anywhere in the United States
How do I book?
First, send an email to courtney@solidagostudios.com with your event date, ensuring we have availability. Next, choose your frame & checkout. You can view our shop here.
My wedding just happened, and I forgot to book floral preservation. Can you preserve my bouquet?
Yes! As long as we have availability and you can get your bouquet to us within 5 days! Please email courtney@solidagostudios.com or call (757) 995-5993 for last minute bookings to expedite the process.
How long does the process take?
The entire process from when we receive your bouquet to when the final frame is ready, takes 4-6 months total. We send updates when flowers are in the press, when design proposals are ready, and when the frame is finished.
Will my flowers change color?
Yes, most blooms change color when pressed and continue to change color within the frame over time. Pressing flowers is a natural art, therefore there will be fading over time. If you have questions feel free to send them our way by emailing courtney@solidagostudios.com
How early should I book?
The earlier the better when booking floral preservation. We do accept limited numbers of bouquets every weekend. Additionally, we work with a small and local frame supplier by order. As soon as you place your order, we place ours ensuring your frame is ready as soon as possible!
Can I ship you my flowers?
Of course! If you select shipping when checking out, you will receive a PDF of shipping instructions along with your confirmation email.
Can you do custom frames or sizing?
Most definitely! We love custom projects, the bigger the dream the better. We work with a local frame shop who can create custom frame sizes for us. If you have something special and unique in mind, please reach out and we can work up a custom quote!
Have more questions about our processes or what to order?
Feel free to contact me with any questions about what size frame I think would be best for your bouquet, if you have any additional questions about the process, or need help with anything else.
