OUR STORY
Every flower tells a story. At Vancuterie, we offer a unique way to preserve the beauty of flowers through our flower pressing and bridal bouquet preservation services.
THE VANCUTERIE DIFFERENCE
ARTIST. DESIGNER. STORY TELLER
Hi, I'm Daphne!
I'm a floral preservation artist and lead designer at Vancuterie. My pressed floral creations are inspired by 25 years of pressing, arranging, growing, and photographing flowers. My practice has been enhanced through in-class training, workshops, internships, hands-on training, and an ongoing curiosity to perfect my craft. I am deeply inspired by flowers, in varying mediums.
I love everything about flowers and understand the beauty and connection they bring into our lives. While I have had a unique career path, my thoughts always lingered back to the beauty of flowers and the significance they have in my life. My love language is pressed flowers.
I'm pretty whimsical and spontaneous! I'm also love hot yoga, pugs, my sorority (yes, I'm still hanging with my sisters), cooking, and anything crafty!
I love that I get to end my career working with people on the best day of their lives! I could talk to you all day about floral preservation! If you want gab all things pressed flowers or anything flowers, LET'S CONNECT. Pressed flowers for the win!
The New York City Girl
NYC + Shoes.
I started my career living every girl's dream, in New York City working for Steve Madden, Inc. I flourished creatively in this elite environment of artists and craftsmen. Essentially, this was one of the building blocks of Vancuterie. I loved living and working in the city, but always missed my family and the magic of the Pacific Northwest. I moved back to Washington and in a strange twist of events, I wound up in nursing school.
Nurse with an MBA degree
When Carrie Bradshaw meets Florence Nightingale
As a nurse I specialize in emergency medicine and forensics. I still maintain an active forensic nursing practice and can be found, from time to time, working as a school nurse at the Washington State School for the Blind.
After working in healthcare during the pandemic, I realized it was time to pursue a new path that aligned with my personal passions. I returned to graduate school, earned an MBA, and made the bold decision to build a business rooted in what I love most: flowers. My love language is pressed flowers.
Nurturing my creative spirit
Finding my true calling
Pressing flowers has always been one of my hobbies since childhood. I have
spent a lifetime dabbling in this very beautiful artform.
When I was writing my business plan, I realized there was a lack of professional flower pressers in the United States. I took that information and capitalized on my creative background.
VANCUTERIE had a soft opening In the summer of 2023, and in 2024 we took flight. I took a chance on myself and started Vancuterie. I completely immersed myself into my business and I haven’t looked back.
Partnered with the best
The business partner I never knew I needed
Vancuterie has organically grown at such a rapid pace that in the Fall of 2024, my husband, Ben, joined the business full-time.
Ben has an academic background in Engineering and Mathematics. His area of expertise is process engineering. Ben, who we affectionally refer to as Bengineer, is the mastermind behind designing our custom presses, manages production, focuses on efficiency and quality, and can literally make or fix anything. Ben’s passion is bicycles! When he’s not working on Vancuterie business you can find working on and rebuilding high end bicycles.
He is my biggest cheerleader, best friend, and the best husband. You will find lots of pics of the two of us and our little pug, Apple.
The best in PNW
Creating everlasting memories
In this very short evolution, Vancuterie is now thriving business, with a husband/wife flower pressing duo at the helm. We have been able to meld our best qualities, which allows us to offer the most innovative creative pressed flower possibilities. We believe we are the very best at what we do.
Our goal is to blow your blow your mind!
Vancuterie is a labor of love and is an ever-blossoming passion.
Preserve your wedding memories
Your wedding day is the most special day of your life. Don't let those precious memories fade away.
We specialize in preserving bridal bouquets and our experts in color correction!
Preserve your wedding memories
Your wedding day is the most special day of your life. Don't let those precious memories fade away.
We specialize in preserving bridal bouquets and our experts in color correction!
PRESSED FRAMES
Pressing flowers is a beautiful way to include sustainability and meaning into flowers that convey something very special. From wedding bouquets, memorial flowers, to any cherished arrangement we meticulously create custom artwork from your cherished blooms. Begin by choosing a frame.
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Flower pressing is an ancient art form that blends flowers with creativity with patience. Experience the joy of flower pressing firsthand with our immersive workshops. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just exploring a new hobby, our sessions are designed to inspire creativity.
FLOWER PRESSING ACADEMY
Vancuterie’s Online Flower Presser Academy sets you up for lasting success in the art and business of floral preservation. Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your skills, we're here to help you master the art of floral preservation.