b'What to do with yourflowers after the weddingYou may have rented your decor, linens, chairs, and tables, and we know that all the delicious leftover cake and food isnt a burden. But what are you supposed to do with your flowers? Its not like the flower shop will take them back. Here are some ways you can extend the joy of your wedding day for yourself and others!Donate them to a senior Put them on a loved Preserve them.Create aliving home or hospital. ones grave.If you have akeepsake like a shadow box, Flowers are still good a week family member or friend youvedomed frame, rosary, orna- DBANDREA | DESIGNS BY ANDREA or two after your wedding.lost, placing your bouquet onment, and even jewelry. Every Brighten someones day by their grave is a beautiful waytime you see them, youll think calling up local senior livingto remember them and feelabout all the special moments homes or hospitals to see if theytheir presence on your weddingyou had that day, and if you get accept fresh flower donations. day. If you do this between thejewelry or a rosary, its the per-Use them as gifts.Pass yourceremony and reception, askfect heirloom to pass down to bouquet down to your floweryour photographer to comefuture generations! You can also girl and gift centerpieces toalong and capture photos ofpreserve your wedding bou-those who played a huge part this sentimental and emotionalquet in resin. This incredible in making your day flawless.exchange. Or, for a more privatepreserving technique creates a You can even ask vendors and intimate moment, stop bydurable, unique and even prac-like your DJ, photographer, andafter leaving the reception withtical piece of art that will allow catererif they want to takeonly your new spouse or familyyou to cherish your weddingDBANDREA | DESIGNS BY ANDREA any home! members. bouquet for years to come.FLOWERS|3-8 MONTHS UNTIL I DO|TODAYS BRIDE 131'