Pressing
Pressing is the most popular method of bouquet preservation. First take a picture of the bouquet for reconstruction purposes later on. Take the bouquet apart and place the separate flowers in the pages of heavy books, between sheets of blank white paper. The blank paper prevents ink from transferring to the petals. Keep the flowers in the books for two to six weeks, depending on size. Finally, glue the pressed and dried flowers onto a mounting board in an arrangement that closely resembles the original bouquet. Place the board in a picture frame to be hung on the wall. (For best results, begin this process as soon as possible after the reception so the flowers have little time to wilt.)

Hanging/Drying
First snap a photo of the bouquet for a reference and take the bouquet apart. Hang the flowers upside down to dry to best preserve their shape and prevent drooping. Keep in mind some color may be lost in the drying process, but you can minimize color loss by hanging the flowers in a dark place. When the flowers are completely dry, spray them with shellac or silica gel for protection. You may choose to reassemble the flowers to match the photo or use the flowers in other ways. (Again, begin this process as soon as possible after the reception so the flowers have little time to wilt.)

Potpourri
This method involves drying the bouquet and then gathering all the dried petals into sachets. First, cut some netting or any lacy fabric into four-inch squares. Place a small pile of dried petals on each piece of fabric. Then tie the square into small pouches with ribbon. These sachets can be placed anywhere (perhaps your linen closets and draws), filling the air with a little reminder of your wedding day.

Note: If you plan on preserving your bouquet in any way, have an alternate "throwing" bouquet made for the bouquet toss.