A Love Story in Clay: Turning a Bridal Bouquet into a Wedding Keepsake
Posted on June 03 2025
Just two days after their wedding, when the excitement still danced in every movement, Gal and Tomer walked into my ceramic studio with wide smiles and the bride’s bouquet in hand.
They weren’t looking for another photo or a frame to hang on the wall.
They were looking for something different. Something tactile, emotional, and real, a creative way to preserve the most magical day of their lives.
The idea was simple and beautiful: to press the flowers from the bridal bouquet into the clay and turn them into handmade ceramic keepsakes they could use and treasure for years to come.
We started slowly. They carefully rolled out the clay, choosing their favorite blooms. Every petal, stem, and leaf left behind a delicate texture, a physical memory of love in its freshest form. When the flowers were gently lifted, what was revealed felt like quiet magic—a floral imprint frozen in time.
As they shaped and glazed, they laughed, reminisced, and explored what colors would bring the pieces to life. By the end of the session, they had created two deeply personal items:
A Matzah plate engraved with their names and wedding date.
A Challah plate inscribed with "Shabbat Shalom"—a warm nod to the future home they’re building together.
And then came the moment.
When they pressed their names into the clay, you could see it in their eyes, this wasn’t just about creation. It was about connection. About the beginning. About making something truly personal, crafted with love, and meaningful only to them.
Before they left the studio, still dusted with clay and glowing from within, they told me:
"This was one of the most meaningful gifts we gave ourselves after the wedding."
What can you do with your bridal bouquet after the wedding?
Gal and Tomer found their answer in clay. Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or looking for a thoughtful wedding gift, consider turning flowers into form—a lasting, handmade memory created together.
If you know a couple getting married in Israel, feel free to send them my way.
And if you love nature-inspired ceramics and stories rooted in love, you’re always welcome to explore my Botanical section. Each piece is made with heart and holds a little story inside.
Thank you, Gal and Tomer, for letting me witness your beginning.
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