One question I get asked all the time as a florist is:
“Do you preserve bridal bouquets — or do you know someone who does?”
Well, let me introduce you to my go-to answer: Louise Condon — The Ceramic Botanist.
Louise is pure magic. Whenever a couple asks about bouquet preservation, she’s always my first recommendation. I’ve been lucky enough to have several of my bridal bouquets sent her way, and even luckier to have a growing little collection of her beautiful ceramic pieces in my cottage.
What I adore about Louise’s work is how she celebrates every perfectly imperfect detail — the wiggly, wonky stems, the natural movement, and the true character of a bouquet. She doesn’t just recreate flowers, she captures the feeling behind them.
Louise kindly shared some behind-the-scenes insight into her work. Here’s a little introduction to Ceramic Botanist and the magic she creates:
At Ceramic Botanist, I create lasting keepsakes from your bouquet — pressed into clay and turned into beautiful, rustic-modern home décor.
A Beautiful Way to Remember Your Day
Each piece I create is bespoke and carefully made by hand. Your flowers are pressed into stoneware clay porcelain or cast in plaster to capture their texture, shape, and beauty.
Popular keepsakes include:
- Pressed flower vases, Large dishes & jugs
- Botanical wall tiles, plaques or print trays
- Miniature bud vases – perfect for bridesmaid or mother-of-the-bride gifts
- Trinket dishes, display bowls great as a statement sideboard piece or as a functional piece, and other custom items such as cups, plates, lights and candle holders.
No two pieces are the same — I respond to the size and structure of each bouquet to design something unique. I was recently asked to make a cake stand imprinted with the brides wedding flowers. The possibilities are endless.
What Are They Made From?
I use stoneware clay, which gives each piece long-lasting strength and brings out the beautiful detail in each flower.
All ceramic vases are glazed inside so they can hold water and flowers or can be shiny glazed allover. I can also add personalised names or wedding dates upon request.
Flower Delivery & Process
Whether your bouquet is freshly picked or dried for over 15 years — I can often work with it.
Here’s how it works:
- Enquire or book your date
- Drop off your bouquet (if local to Cheshire) or send via post
Louise can also transform sympathy or funeral flowers into meaningful keepsakes — a beautiful way to hold on to a memory.
Contact Louise via her Website Ceramic Botanist
Instagram: @ceramic_botantist
