Welcome to our first ever blog post! If you're interested in learning more about our pressed flower antics and what inspires us~ you've come to the right place.
Handmade Pressed Flower Creations
Our Story
Like many new small businesses The Flower Bandits began at the start of the 2020 Corona Virus pandemic. Being pregnant with my second child combined with being a nurse during a pandemic left me struggling with mental health issues. Collecting and pressing flowers became my escape. The year 2020 had been one of the worst years for so many people. But for me and my family 2020 is a year that has so much meaning. Our beautiful baby boy was delivered into a world of chaos and uncertainty. But when the world came to a standstill, our beautiful baby boy came and reminded us that even in the most hopeless times the flowers still grow. The Flower Bandits is inspired by the loves of my life - my little family. The Flower Bandits started with collecting wildflowers on our family walks by the river in Carrick-on-Suir and pressing them in between the pages of a book. A passion was ignited and The Flower Bandits was born. Over thirty flower presses later and boxes upon boxes of pressed flowers, The Flower Bandits has grown beyond my imagination. I am so grateful to be able to share this journey with you all and hope that you love my pressed flower creations as much as I love making them.
Mariah x
Our packaging & sustainability
Being eco friendly is our priority.
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Supporting Local Flora
At The Flower Bandits, we pride ourselves on using locally sourced Irish flowers. This commitment not only supports local growers but also guarantees that our flowers are fresh, vibrant, and environmentally sustainable. The proximity of our suppliers means that we can select flowers at their peak, ensuring that every pressed flower retains its inherent beauty.
Preserve Memories Into A Timeless Keepsake

Featured on Weddings Online
The Flower Bandits are proud to have received glowing reviews on WeddingsOnline, a trusted platform for couples planning their big day. Our customers consistently praise the exceptional craftsmanship and personalised touch that goes into preserving wedding bouquets and creating stunning floral keepsakes.
From Our Blog
Thank You To Our Customers

I am SO pleased with how my frame turned out and it looks even better in real life than it did on the photos Mariah sent. The box and packaging it arrived in was beautiful as well.
Mariah was very professional and so communicative and responsive during the whole process. There was a delay in getting my frame but Mariah’s communication re: this was excellent.
I am thankful I searched high and low all over Ireland to find Mariah’s work, her bouquet preservations are the nicest I have ever come across!
Thanks again Mariah
Niamh McGowan
Mariah is very talented at what she does. The finished piece exceeded all expectations!
Aileen
I found Mariah through an Instagram ad before my wedding and I'm so glad I did. I really wanted my flowers preserved but when I saw her work I knew she was the one. Luckily she had availability. Mariah gave clear instructions on how to send off my bouquet. Communication was great and although the bouquet went over the original estimated time. Mariah kept me updated. Well it was well worth the wait. Mariah had advised there could be a colour change with preservation but they were perfect and even more beautiful in real life. I can't wait to display them. She also thoughtfully included a Christmas decoration too. Good things take time and you can tell the love and time Mariah puts into her preservations.
Ann Marie Malone
Mariah is absolutely amazing! She is so easy to communicate with, always listening to your ideas and also bringing her own. Her work is so creative and her craftsmanship is flawless. My preserved flowers arrived still pretty much the colour they were on the day of the wedding, arranged beautifully. The packaging was safe, secure and luxurious and a real treat to open. I can't recommend Mariah enough - She is a pleasure to deal with and incredible at what she does.
Laura Smith
Mariah was such a pleasure to deal with and the quality of the preservation is absolutely beautiful. Mariah is super responsive, flexible, and the quality of the finished piece is stunning. I was genuinely delighted to receive my finished piece. It only arrived today and has already received enormous praise from family. Would highly recommend to anyone who would like to preserve flowers from any occasion.
Laura Lee
I had Mariah preserve my wedding flowers , Mariah was so helpful advising me of my different options and giving me regular updates on the process , the flower preservation is absolutely stunning , the colours are so vibrant , a brilliant keepsake to have, I would highly recommend Mariah .
Louise O Reilly
Mariah was amazing to deal with from start to finish, her attention to detail is incredible. I cannot recommend getting your bouquet preserved with the flower bandits anymore highly, it is the best thing you will do. It is such a special piece to have in our home forever, we both smile every time we look it at. We also get a smaller frame for my MIL and a book mark for my own Mam and they both have said it is the best gift they have ever received. Thanks so much again Mariah ❤️
Laura Mahidi
I am over the moon with how both my frames turned out. The work and detail that Mariah put into both frames is spectacular. The box and packaging they arrived in was beautiful as well. My family couldn’t stop praising how beautiful the frames were. Mariah is a pleasure to deal with. Very professional and always keeping you up to date on the progress. I would highly recommend Mariah.
Hannah Quinn
Mariah did such a wonderful job preserving my wedding bouquet. The frame is beautiful! Mariah made sure to consult with me at every step of the design process to ensure that I had the colour scheme and flowers I wanted to include. The frame is stunning and was packaged really well with a lot of thought put into it. I would highly recommend as it is so special and I will cherish it for years to come.
Andrea McGiff