MADS Broke Back Flower Preservation

MADS Broke Back Flower Preservation After 2 back surgeries and a spinal cord stimulator implant in 2024, I found a creative outlet during those hard times in crafting and floral preservation.

MADS Broke Back is my journey of healing, strength, and handmade beauty. Proudly serving the QC 🩵 Hi, I’m Melissa! I married the love of my life Michael in 2023 and we share our home in Milan, Illinois with our two dogs, Bjorn and Gyda. Between my second back surgery and receiving my spinal cord stimulator implant in 2024, I began exploring flower preservation after deciding to preserve my own bri

dal bouquet. What started as a creative outlet during recovery quickly grew into something so much more. That’s how MADS Broke Back Flower Preservation came to life — “MADS” for my name, Melissa A Dennhardt Shipp, and “Broke Back” for the journey that shaped me. What began an outlet during a time of hardship has become a true passion that I deeply enjoy — creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind keepsakes for every person who brings their flowers to me. It’s a story of strength, healing, and handmade beauty, and I’m so grateful to share it through each piece I create.

A little MADS life & business update 🩵This past Wednesday, I underwent surgery for endometriosis, making this my third s...
09/07/2026

A little MADS life & business update 🩵

This past Wednesday, I underwent surgery for endometriosis, making this my third surgery this year. To say 2026 has been a weird year would definitely be an understatement! While I certainly wouldn’t have chosen to spend so much of this year recovering from surgeries, I’m incredibly grateful to finally have some answers about my health and hopefully be moving in the right direction.

I also want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of my amazing couples and families who have been so kind, understanding, and patient with me throughout everything this year. Your sweet messages, well wishes, and grace during my recoveries have meant more to me than you know. 🥹🫶🏻

I absolutely hate getting behind, especially knowing how meaningful the flowers entrusted to me are. I promise I’m working as quickly as I safely can to get caught back up, without ever compromising the quality and care that goes into your pieces. Every order deserves the same love and attention, even if it means giving myself a little extra time.

Thank you for continuing to support MADS, for trusting me with some of your most meaningful flowers, and especially for being so patient with the human behind the business. 🩵

I hope everyone has a happy & safe Labor Day!

* I AM STILL ACCEPTING DROP OFFS 🩵

MADS is a proud sponsor of the Battleshipp!Am I a little biased because I’m also the wife? Absolutely. 😂💙 After almost 1...
09/05/2026

MADS is a proud sponsor of the Battleshipp!

Am I a little biased because I’m also the wife? Absolutely. 😂💙 After almost 15 years in the sport, Michael will be making his final walk to the cage Friday, October 16th — and MADS is proud to stand beside him for ONE. LAST. WAR.

💥 Caged Aggression XLII: “The Perfect Storm”
📅 Friday, October 16th & Saturday, October 17th
🥊 Michael fights FRIDAY NIGHT
📍 The RiverCenter — Davenport, Iowa

This two-night event will feature amateur and professional bouts, 5 championship titles, and veterans of the UFC, PFL, Bare Knuckle & more!

🎟 General Admission — $45
🎟 VIP Tables — $600 / seats 8

We have tickets in hand, or you can purchase them online through https://www.nitrotickets.com/ca

Come out Friday night and help us give the Battleshipp one hell of a crowd for his final fight! 💪🔥

ONE. LAST. WAR. ⚓️

Another bridal bouquet complete 🤍We filled this one all the way up, and that black background really makes those creamy ...
09/01/2026

Another bridal bouquet complete 🤍

We filled this one all the way up, and that black background really makes those creamy white roses POP! 😍

A beautiful memorial collection ❤️💐So many special keepsakes created from many meaningful bouquets, giving these flowers...
08/31/2026

A beautiful memorial collection ❤️💐
So many special keepsakes created from many meaningful bouquets, giving these flowers a way to be held onto for years to come. ✨

Forever preserved, forever remembered. 🤍

From wedding day to forever 🤍Her bridal bouquet, beautifully transformed into a set of floral bookends. I love how soft ...
08/29/2026

From wedding day to forever 🤍
Her bridal bouquet, beautifully transformed into a set of floral bookends. I love how soft and timeless this set turned out! 💛

Soft blues, ivory roses, and all those tiny details — such a beautiful combination to capture in this keepsake. 💙🤍💐
08/27/2026

Soft blues, ivory roses, and all those tiny details — such a beautiful combination to capture in this keepsake. 💙🤍💐

Today’s sneak peek might be a little dull but all these are getting top coats tonight and the next bouquet has its base ...
08/23/2026

Today’s sneak peek might be a little dull but all these are getting top coats tonight and the next bouquet has its base layer poured and pulled from the sand!
There will be a few order reveals this week and oh my are they gonna be amazing to finally share with everyone!

Fridays night pours galore and a STACK ready for sanding and then top coats!
08/22/2026

Fridays night pours galore and a STACK ready for sanding and then top coats!

sneak peek Sunday! Still trucking along on the big group order but I’ve also got the next two orders started! 🩵
08/16/2026

sneak peek Sunday!
Still trucking along on the big group order but I’ve also got the next two orders started! 🩵

This all-white bridal bouquet was such a beautiful one to preserve! 🤍 I love how the different florals, touches of green...
08/13/2026

This all-white bridal bouquet was such a beautiful one to preserve! 🤍 I love how the different florals, touches of greenery, and delicate gold flakes came together to give these keepsakes just a little extra sparkle. ✨ Even without the sunshine cooperating and the moisture in the air this week, this collection still shines!
Shoutout to Lamps Flower Shop for creating this stunning bouquet!

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