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So many of my brides ask for a garden rose wedding bouquet – and it’s so easy to see why. I’m a rose addict so I believe nothing is more romantic than having a garden rose wedding bouquet. “Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.” Matshona Dhliwayo Roses and romance Look at a rose. The colours. The scent….
Okay, so your big day plans are delayed until next year. But now is the time to look around for ideas for a flowers for a summer wedding. Tall flowers for drama and impact If you’re looking for drama, think tall striking flowers such as Gladioli. Did you know that the name for Gladioli comes from the Latin, Gladiolus. It means ‘small sword’ and symbolises…
Nothing beats treating yourself or receiving a surprise bouquet of fresh flowers. But cut flowers don’t last forever. So here’s how to care for cut flowers so you can keep them at their best for as long as possible. Then you’ll just have to buy some more! Start clean Your cut flowers will get the best start if you have a clean vase. Bacteria and…
Is talking to a wedding florist really that scary?!?! Some brides and grooms I chat to are a little bit scared as they say they don’t know what to ask a wedding florist. Well, we’re not scary (I’m actually very smiley!) and all we florists want is to create the most amazing floral designs for your big day. My tips about what to ask a…
Who doesn’t love a throwback to a bygone era of romance! The 1930s – an age of glamour, style and ethereal beauty. There’s no better era for glamorous ideas for 1930s wedding inspiration. If you had never considered this theme; take a moment to submerge yourself. This is all the inspiration and ideas you need! There’s nothing more fabulous for me as a floral designer…
I love taking part in styled photo shoots. It’s a great opportunity be creative and try new skills. I decided to do some historical research for a 1930s themed photoshoot. I was curious to see what 1930s wedding flower inspiration I could find and what flowers brides carried 90 years ago. After World War I formal weddings became more popular. Ladies realised they needed help…
Such a joy to be part of Charlene and Lyndon’s Crab Manor country wedding near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Charlene was such a thoughtful bride and had considered all the details for her big day. Charlene’s brief for her and Lyndon’s Crab Manor country wedding was a lush burgundy colour scheme. This also featured rich creams and a pop of delicate pink. Charlene asked for a…