Pressed Flower Art & Wedding Flower Preservation
West Cornwall, UK
One-of-one pressed flower compositions from an organic garden on the Cornish coast. Each piece handmade. Each piece unrepeatable.
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A slow, seasonal process that can't be rushed. Each piece takes weeks — sometimes months — from the first seed to the finished frame.
Flowers and foliage are grown organically in our Cornish garden, without pesticides or chemicals. We plant with pressing in mind — choosing species for colour, form and how they hold.
Each bloom is harvested at peak colour and pressed between sheets of absorbent paper in a traditional flower press. They stay there for four to six weeks, slowly drying while keeping their natural form. Any flowers that don't make it into a final artwork are composted back into the garden — nothing is wasted.
Once pressed, each flower and leaf is arranged by hand into a composition — balancing colour, shape, and negative space until it feels right. No two pieces are alike. This is where the artwork takes shape.
Finished compositions are framed in solid wood, using UK-made, FSC-certified frames wherever possible.
All the pressed flowers used in my artwork are completely natural. I choose not to use artificial treatments or preservatives of any kind — each plant is grown, gathered and traditionally pressed, just as it is.
This means the colours will evolve and fade over time, softening gradually into gentle vintage tones, while the delicate forms and textures remain. To me, this quiet transformation is part of the artwork's history. It mirrors the natural rhythms of the garden, and celebrates the ephemeral beauty of flowers.
Every piece is finished behind conservation grade glass with 99% UV protection, offering maximum protection from light exposure and preserving the vibrancy of its colours.
About
Hello, I'm Yanwen Graver, founder of Salt Pressed Flowers. In my garden on the Cornish coast, I grow and gather organic blooms and foliage, pressing them using traditional methods before composing each piece by hand.
My work is inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the Cornish landscape and the quiet rhythms of the seasons. No two compositions are ever the same — each is a one-of-one original, shaped by whatever the garden offers at that moment.
Everything here is grown without chemicals or pesticides, and pressed using only traditional, sustainable methods — no heat treatments or artificial processes. We leave wild areas of the garden to thrive, encouraging insects, birds and pollinators to make their home alongside our blooms. For us, a garden that supports nature is as important as the art it inspires.
My work now also includes seaweed pressings, hand-gathered at low tide from local beaches here in West Cornwall. I collect only small amounts of drift seaweed, combed at low tide and pressed using traditional methods. My seaweed pieces celebrate the extraordinary detail and delicate forms of the Cornish shoreline.
You can find my artworks on display at Pellar Studio, Helston. I will be exhibiting my pressed flower artworks July 16th–23rd 2027 at the Old Lifeboat House Gallery in Porthleven. You are also very welcome to visit the studio to see an artwork in person before buying — please get in touch by email to arrange a time.
Yanwen Graver, West Cornwall
Bespoke
A pressed flower composition is a lasting, beautiful way to cherish the memories of your wedding day. I offer a wedding flower and bouquet preservation service for couples marrying in Cornwall and across the UK.
Seven simple steps, from your wedding bouquet to your finished artwork.
To enquire about a booking, simply get in touch with your wedding date and venue. A £50 deposit reserves your date and secures space in my flower presses. I’ll work with you before your wedding to discuss your bouquet, preferred composition and framing options.
Fresh flowers press best, so I ask that your bouquet is delivered to my studio (TR13) the day after your wedding.
If you’re further afield, posting your bouquet is also an option. I’m happy to provide detailed packaging instructions to help your flowers travel safely.
Once received, your flowers are carefully prepared and traditionally pressed for at least 4–6 weeks. No artificial chemicals or preservatives are used at any stage.
Once fully pressed, I’ll carefully arrange your flowers into your chosen composition, making the most of their individual shapes, textures and natural character. Once complete, I’ll share photographs of your artwork for your approval.
Your approved artwork is carefully glued and framed in your chosen size and finish, with anti-UV conservation glass as standard, offering an added level of protection for your preserved flowers.
The entire process, from your wedding day to your finished piece, takes approximately three months. The remaining balance is payable before dispatch, and your piece will be carefully packaged and returned to you by tracked delivery.
Your pressed bouquet is best displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity. I always welcome your feedback and any photos you might like to share of your artwork in its new home!
Flowers can undergo subtle changes in colour during pressing. White petals, for example, may emerge in softer shades of ivory, cream or golden tones, while some blooms press true to their original form and colour.
As your pressed flowers are natural, the colours will gradually mellow and fade with time, but they will always retain their intricate forms and delicate textures. The conservation glass I use with each piece will help protect the vibrancy of your artwork.
If you’re already married and would love to see your bouquet reimagined as a pressed flower composition, I’d love to hear from you.
I grow a wide variety of flowers and foliage in my garden, and can work with you to echo the flowers from your wedding day, creating a bespoke composition inspired by your original bouquet.
Framing and tracked return postage included
I’m also happy to discuss alternative sizes, including larger pieces and smaller A5 keepsakes for members of the wedding party. A discount is available for multiple frames.
Bespoke
Whether you have an idea for a bespoke artwork or would like to preserve meaningful occasion flowers, I’d love to hear from you. I’ll work with you to create a composition that makes the most of your chosen flowers.
Please get in touch via email to discuss your ideas.
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Whether you're interested in a piece, a commission, or wedding flower preservation — send us a message.