About Our Flower Preservation Services

A dedicated mother of two, Melissa Franzen began her journey in custom floral art by founding A Petal to Remember, formerly known as Waterford Past-Thymes, in January 2000. Since then, she has spent more than 20 years honing her expertise in flower preservation and creating lasting floral art from life's most meaningful moments.

With 20+ years of experience, Melissa Franzen specializes in custom floral art and flower preservation, using flowers from life's most precious moments to create lasting keepsakes. Her work has helped clients across the country preserve wedding flowers, memorial flowers, and other meaningful floral memories.

Melissa Franzen ensures your vision and creative ideas are honored, allowing her to create truly custom floral art that you will enjoy for many years to come. From wedding flower preservation to memorial flowers and other meaningful blooms, A Petal to Remember brings your ideas to life through flower preservation.