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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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" […]
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 […]
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. […]
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