The Gathering Garden Magazine

Soft, dried flower crowns have become a maternity photography staple. Here's how to choose and style one for a baby shower or bump shoot.

Not sure which flower crown fits your role in the bridal party? Here's how to choose between bridal, bridesmaid, and flower girl flower crown styles.

Pumpkin-themed baby showers are trending on Pinterest this year. Here's the history behind the baby shower tradition, plus real styling tips using dried sunflower bundles that last long after the party.

The boho rustic bridal bouquet is trending again for fall 2026 weddings. Here's the history of the look and how to choose the right bouquet size for your bridal party.

Instead of preserving one wedding bouquet as a single piece, more brides are dividing it into several smaller keepsakes to share with family. Here's a step-by-step approach using a dried meadow-style bouquet.

Dried oats carry centuries of harvest symbolism as a sign of fruitfulness and abundance — and their soft, textural spikelets have made them a favorite alternative to baby's breath in modern boho bouquets.

A complete guide to preserving your wedding bouquet using silica gel, pressing, and resin — plus how a dried keepsake bouquet compares to fresh.