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So normally I start off gushing about the bridal bouquet - and although Lara's bridal bouquet is possibly my favourite of the season, we just have to start off sharing this ultra huge giant wreath constructed especially for her big day.

Lara and Ben tied the knot in the grounds of a school where her parents worked. Marquee constructed, Lara set to work planning all the intricate elements that would make up her big day. When we first met we looked at a load of images together - this is such an important stage and one of the reasons we only give quotes after a face to face consultation. Spending this time together, getting to know the in's and out's of our couples big day means we can really get a feel for their personalities, wants and floral desires! One of the images we stumbled across was of a hanging wreath suspended over a table filled with folaiges and flowers. The challenge was set! And our large scale wreath adventure began.

Frames were made, transportation issues overcome and finally we got to start foliaging the monster 2 meter frame! Using lots of different leaves, the wreath began to take shape with tons of texture, tints and tones. Watch out 2015 weddings - the giant wreath may be coming to a venue near you!

Lara's bouquet was filled with all sorts of beautiful. Soft ammi majus, scented sweet peas, dolomiti roses, veronica, astrantia, berried eucalyptus and scented herbs. I think you'll agree its an absolute stunner of a bouquet and I can assure you, those sweet peas smelt a little bit like heaven. Delicious!

Lara recently sent us this note about her big day, it was such a joy to work on a large scale instillation, we can't wait for the next challenge!

"Friendly, enthusiastic, professional, talented and with a portfolio to back that up. It was an easy choice and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. A huge personal thank you from me and Ben. You truly were wonderful and you really did add to the excitement of the day."

A brand spanking new feature for us on the blog today, give it up for our Botanical SOS series.

We're always getting asked about care instructions for our houseplants, and, as plant and flower-a-holics, we thought we should bring you the low-down and need to know for some of our favourites

This week were featuring my plant bestie ... the humble fern. There are literally thousands of different species of ferns and I love so many of them, but I think my favourite has to be the ultra delicate (and prone to tantrums) Maidenshair fern.

Today we're going to tackle how we meet her demands.

Our lady the Maiden

This delicate fern packs a big punch on the care front. Don't let this beauty queen fool you, she wants a lot of things to stay happy. We're talking luxury dressing room and diamond encrusted plant pot, but meet her needs and she will reward you with the most gorgeous fern foliage you could ever wish for.

1. She loves light ... but not direct light. So a bright room near to a window that doesn't get direct sunlight would be perfect.

2. Keep well watered, not a crumb of dry soil otherwise she will shrill, shrink and shrivel in the most distressing way. I water mine with tap water that has been left out for 24 hours, don't ask me why but it seems to work.

3. Drafts are a massive no-no. No drafts under any circumstance. So keep those windows and doors closed folks.

4. Now opinion is split here, I don't use a liquid fertiliser very often, maybe once a year on my house plants, but that's probably more to do with me forgetting than an informed choice. If your sensible any plant will benefit from some form of liquid feed every few months. Our maiden likes a weak blend (we're talking a brief dip with the tea bag weak) every few months.

5. Trims. Like every lady, she doesn't want split ends gracing her head. Trim any brown leaves to keep her looking her best, but be careful not to touch too many of her 'stroke me now' leaves. She likes to be admired from a distance.

6. To move ... or in the case of our maiden ... NOT! Once your lady is installed and happy I would avoid moving her at all costs, she will not thank you for it.

Woah! Where to start with this beauty ... if you love flowers and plants, this may be the wedding for you!

Vicki an Mark tied the knot in serious botanical style at Kew Gardens at the beginning of October. Some of our favourite blooms made there way to Richmond ready to arranged in the gorgeous surroundings. Vicki and Mark used classical whites, creams and greens to create an elegant autumnal affair. Hydrangeas were used in abundance combined with Majolika spray roses and the heavenly scent of freesias.

With the elegant brief in mind, Vicki's bridal bouquet was jam packed with Akito roses, scented freesias and Majolika spray roses. A tight dome of these gorgeous florals creates a concise but feminine design. To top it all off it really smelt devine! Scent is something I'm a big advocate of for bridal work, its such a powerful sense for an emotionally packed day. Just think, when you breath in those smells again you will be taken straight back to your "I do's"

Delivering the bridal bouquet to The Petersham Hotel has to be my favourite part - I love seeing the brides face when we deliver their bouquet. After putting so much love into arranging the blooms, it is the best feeling handing over the all important bouquet!

The Nash Conservatory at Kew Gardens housed some gorgeous floral displays. Hurricane vases lined the entrance adding to the romance of the day. Hydrangea chair ends with floor length ribbon hung elegantly down the aisle, with large silver flute vases housing a large dome of ivory hydrangeas framed the ceremony table perfectly. With a stunning autumnal day beaming in, The Nash Conservatory has to be in my top 5 ceremony spaces, flooded with light and surrounded by specimen trees and shrubs.

Using a mixture of tall and short arrangements, The Orangery was transformed into an elegant reception venue. With dusk falling, candles adorned each table, flooding the space with romantic light. Each design was complimented by a large mirrored base to reflect the candle light around the table. I have to say I adored the short arrangements, small domes of flowers were housed in ribbed vases that caught the candle light in the most perfect way.

With hurricane vases lining the path up to The Orangery, Vicki and Mark's guests were transported into the most beautiful space.

Huge congratulations to Vicki and Mark, we had a total blast and hope you did too!

What a stunner on the blog this morning! Emily and Alex tied the knot at the end of September at the beautiful Rivervale Barn. September has been jam packed full of beauties this year and none more stunning than this one.

Emily and Alex first came to see us at the beginning of January to start talking about the grand plans for their big day. We always love to ask if the couple have any particular favourite flowers that have a significant meaning, and, as Emily and Alex got engaged in Singapore surrounded by orchids, they became our MUST include flower!

Peach has to be the colour of 2014, and David Austin Juliette roses are the perfect way to work the hottest floral trend. These dishes of scented delight are combined with oriental orchids, lisianthus, spray roses and berries. What a stunner of a bouquet for Emily to walk down the aisle with.

The beautiful barn at Rivervale is expertly designed to allow each couple to put their own stamp on the venue. Emily had tons of vision and bags of ideas on how she wanted to create her romantic dayylots of lovely ideas on how she wanted to personalise it, from the coloured linen to having various floral designs to carry your eye around the space. Full floral circlets with romantic candlelight adorn the tables with a complimenting design of a hand-tied arrangement in gorgeous mercury glass vases surrounded by candles. Each table centre used a mirror circle to bounce the light around the space, creating an ultra romantic vibe.

These rather wow large arrangements framed the top table, with a dome of ivory hydrangeas and suspended orchids. I am a complete sucker for hydrangeas, they have loads of impact in any space, but especially in such a large barn.

I think you'll agree, Emily and Alex had the most gorgeous day, with tons of beautiful florals to top it off!

 

 

Today we are sharing one of our favourite September weddings. Daniella and Glen tied the knot at Wasing Park at the beginning of September with there unusual ombré floral theme.

I first met Daniella and Glen in January to discuss lots of gorgeous ideas for their big day, right from the start the ombré theme was something we just HAD to follow. We had a few must haves including lots of romantic roses with a totally gorgeous colour palette of peaches through to stronger orange tones.

I love every month for its own floral stars but I have to say September is a total winner for floral goodies ... how can you not fall completely in love with dahlias, scabiosa, berries and the rich autumnal tones that start to creep into the colour palette.

I think you'll agree, Daniella's bouquet is filled with absolutely stunning roses, with tones ranging from soft nudes through to stronger peach tones and brighter orange. Graduating the colour from side to side helped to achieve the ombré theme. I think you'll agree its such a fresh take on the peach craze that's sweeping the floral world at the moment.

Daniella and Glens ceremony took place in The Garden Room at Wasing Park, such a stunning space filled with light. Hurricane vases with church candles lined the aisle with an ombré rose petals scattered in between for a truly romantic vibe. Candles are a must for me at weddings, the hurricane vases are so usable and could be placed outside at dusk to add a romantic entrance for your evening guests.

Held in the Castle Barn, the wedding breakfast tables were adorned with these rather spectacular table centres. The gorgeous colour palette was followed throughout with the addition of the glam pearls adding further texture to the flowers.

I think you'll agree Daniella and Glen's ideas were beautiful ... I cannot wait to create another ombré affair

Hello you lovely lot!

We're super excited to share with you a recent article feature on Rock 'n' Roll Bride. Kat kindly shared OUR wedding with photos by the wonderful Benjamin Stuart Photography. You simply must must have a look at what we got up to.

Read the full article here ....

 

 

 

So we feel a bit like we're bragging about all the lovely thank you's we've received below, but when we put our heart and sole into creating each of our couples wedding flowers its such a delight to hear that they loved them just as much as we loved creating them.

Read some of our testimonials below:

 

"Friendly, enthusiastic, professional, talented and with a portfolio to back that up. It was an easy choice and I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
 
A huge personal thank you from me and Ben. You truly were wonderful and you really did add to the excitement of the day."

 
 

"I just wanted to write to say a HUGE thank you for our beautiful wedding flowers on 12th July. There were simply stunning! The shades of fuschia and purple were exactly what we were after and had so many lovely comments throughout the day.
The trees in the barn were particularly stunning and really made for a magical evening. Thank you and the team for all your hard work on the arrangements, and for all your time with us on the run up to the wedding. Sam & I are so grateful as they made our day so beautiful."

 
 

"Where do I even begin….
 
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
 
Hard to express in words how thankful I am to you, you were a total treasure on Saturday and I couldn’t have enjoyed your work more, I spent the whole evening getting comments on how beautiful the flowers were. I’m so grateful I had such an awesome florist and you made my day.
 
I absolutely LOVED my bouquet, the urn, the registrar tables… the list goes on.  You are one VERY talented lady!!
 
Thank you!"

 
 

"We just wanted to say a very big thank you for doing such a beautiful job of the venue and to all our flowers and button holes.  Thank you again"

If your on the search for barn wedding venues in Oxfordshire, Caswell House has to be right up there on your must look round list.

It is absolutely stunning! From the rustic barn through to the amazing gardens, once you've seen it you're sure to fall in love. It was such a privilege to provide the flowers for Catherine and Glen's big day in July. As well as having the must have floral colour palette of 2014, the arrangements were also filled to the brim with Juliette David Austin roses. Winner!

There are so many unique areas to "floral up" at Caswell House and the cow briar in the main barn became quite a feature. Filled with fluffy white hydrangea plants interwoven with fairy lights it created such a magical feel to the space. Olive trees adorned the side walls, filled with fairy lights creating a truely magical feel to the space.

Rustic white washed baskets of flowers became the centre pieces, with soft peach Apple Tea carnations (I know I said the banned word, but seriously these guys are to die for!) Vuvuzela roses, white lisianthus, white veronica, thlaspi and scented eucalyptus. Baskets full of delicious peach and white flowers.

Catherine's bouquet was an absolute stunner David Austin Juliette roses, scented freesias, white veronica, lisianthus and Majolika spray roses all arranged into this scented bundle of joy. I think its one of my favourite bouquets of the season so far.

 

 

 

Country weddings are big business at the moment, the current trend for big beautiful barns, yards of bunting and blousy blooms is right up our street!

If your after an English country wedding, our top 5 country bridal bouquets will be the perfect compliment to your relaxed wedding day.

Read on for some jaw dropping gorgeous floral inspiration ...

Looking Peachy!

You can't get much more country than the blousy David Austin roses. The Juliette rose is an absolute favourite of mine, I can't help but think 'huge peach marshmallow' every time I see them. Combine this gorgeous specimen with some of my favourite country flowers including sweet peas, veronica, scabiosa and berried eucalytpus. Wrap the bouquet with hessian to complete the look and you're ready for your big barn entrance with this beauty!

Bright, Bold and Beautiful!

Getting married between May and June? In that case peonies just HAVE to be on your country wedding flower list. One might say that they are the ultimate country wedding flower with tones from soft pinks, the most amazing coral, blush and white. Going bold? Combine the peony with marigolds, sweet william, clematis, veronica and babies breath. Tie up this beauty with multi-coloured ribbon trails for the ultimate wow factor.

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Stuart Photography

Trail the night away!

Ok, Ok I admit it this is my favourite, probably because its the bouquet I chose for my big day! Delicate flowers are complimented with tons of textures and foliage. The bouquet was jam packed with ferns, berries, sweet peas, Caramel Antique roses and eucalyptus. If woodland imp is your look, this is the bouquet for you.

Elegant in white!

This elegant country garden wedding bouquet is filled with sweet peas, roses, ammi majus, berried eucalyptus, veronica and astrantia. I adore the neutral colour palette of this bouquet and the scent was just to die for! Delicate sweet peas are perfect for bridal bouquets, filling them with keep-on-breathing-in scent. Lets hear an mmm....

Spring Woodland!

Early spring brides don't despair! There are tons of gorgeous blooms available to help create the garden look your heart desired. Use snowdrops, paperwhites, helleborus, guelder rose and blossom to create a delicate loose springtime bouquet filled with beautiful texture and soft romantic colours.

A few weeks ago these beauties hit my inbox from the wonderful Benjamin Stuart Photography. We were lucky enough to both be involved in Natasha and Sam's romantic country wedding at Combe Manor in Hungerford, Berkshire. I think you'll agree Benjamin has captured our flowers beautifully and the images really are a feast for the eyes.

Natasha's bridal bouquet contains Majolika spray roses, sweet peas, blush Safi roses, eucalyptus, astrantia and ivory Akito roses

We were lucky enough to deliver Natasha's bridal bouquet to her at Combe Manor, it has to be one of my favourite parts as a florist. Suddenly this wedding bouquet, which you've spent months planning, writing about, tweaking until its perfect is delivered to the Bride. All that love and emotion we have put into creating the wedding bouquet then takes on a whole new meaning as she walks down the aisle.

Natasha and Sam tied the knot in late May, its such a gorgeous time for flowers, with some of my all time favourite blooms in abundance. I literally cannot get enough of sweet peas during the summer months, and for me they are the most perfect wedding flower. Having scented items (unless you are suddenly going to be struck down with a major allergy) should be something top of your bridal agenda. There is something completely magical about the power of smell. Who wouldn't want to be reminded of their big day when they smell the delicate scent of sweet peas in the future.

All the flowers were designed to compliment a soft romantic yet rustic theme. Combe Manor is set in the most idyllic Berkshire countryside one could wish for, and the reception barn is really something else. With bags of character from the hanging murals to big black barn doors, the space really suits some light, dreamy flowers to compliment the drama.

Natasha and Sam tied the knot at St Swithun's Church next to Combe Manor, with this beautiful archway reaching high into the rafters. Filled with tons of scented foliage, as well as seasonal stocks, daisies and roses, the arch really brought the space alive. I love the idea of an internal archway too, and then it can be enjoyed throughout the service.

The tables were adorned with rustic matt zinc jugs each holding chic country hand-tied bouquets. These were filled with sweet peas, alchemilla mollis, scented stocks, Sweet Avalanche roses, daisies and lots of scented foliage.

Thank you so much to Benjamin Stuart for sharing the love with these wonderful photographs, I think you'll agree he's one to watch in 2014/2015. We can't wait to work with you again.

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