# Artisanal Dried Flower Retailers Dried Flower Forever Specializes in Bouquets for the Modern Bride By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dried-flower-forever References: [channel3000](https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/home-and-lifestyle/a-local-shops-flowers-last-forever/672407290) & [driedflowersforever](https://driedflowersforever.com/) Dried Flower Forever is a unique retailer specializing in aged bouquets that are handcrafted for both [weddings and funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness). Founded by Laura Bakken, the retailer targets [modern brides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection) who are looking to make a non-traditional statement on their big day. In addition to being aesthetically stunning, Bakken's bouquets are also sustainable, reducing wasted or discarded flowers -- a common end for wilted bouquets -- and also doubles as [unique piece of decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom) in one's home post one's wedding or an alternative event. This unique shop is located in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin and offers a range of artisanal flowers that change from season to season. Utilizing local flowers, founder Laura Bakken creates one-of-a-kind dried creations that are elegant, sentimental and customized for clients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artisanal Dried Flower Arrangements:** There is an opportunity to explore sustainable and long-lasting floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and home decor. - **Customized Seasonal Florals:** There is an opportunity to create unique, handcrafted and seasonally appropriate floral arrangements for various events. - **Eco-friendly Floral Businesses:** There is an opportunity to offer florals that reduce waste and promote eco-friendliness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners can collaborate with artisanal dried flower retailers for sustainable floral arrangements that can last beyond the wedding day. - **Funeral Services:** Funeral services can offer sustainable floral arrangements as a unique and sentimental way to honor loved ones. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can offer customized, aged floral arrangements as a unique centerpiece to elevate any room design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [Hand-Selected Long-Lasting Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses.md) - [DTC Floral Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-sends.md) - [Romantic Floral Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanstems-x-the-favorite-daughter-bouquet.md) - [Women-Led Toronto Florists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/may-flowers.md) - [Modern Gifting Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-delivery-and-gift-gifting.md) - [Runway-Inspired Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmgirl-flowers.md)