Ethereal woodland in colour!

Team

Photographer https://jonathanflintphotography.co.uk/ (all photos below by Jonathan)

Venue https://www.pennardhouse.com/

Hair https://www.amymariebridalhair.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-bridal-hairstylist

Make up https://www.holliedanby.co.uk/ and https://raw-makeup.co.uk/

Dress https://www.halfpennylondon.com/

Planning and budget

Alex and Tim wanted a beautiful mix of styles. The ethereal woodland look was created by using branches to create a canopy overhead whilst the most glorious happy colours were in the flowers. Included were Double Tulips, Peonies, Roses, Ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and Stocks.

Requirements included bridal items, ceremony flowers, stair flowers, window decoration, tables for 80 guests and the foliage canopy overhead.

Budget needed approx £2500 (prices as of 2023)

You can see the video that I took on the day of Alex and Tim’s wedding flowers by clicking on this link that goes through to my instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtwD3KCLHxM/

'That' cloud!

Photographer https://www.albaturnbull.com/ (all photos shown below are by Alba Turnball)

Venue https://www.pennardhouse.com/

Catering https://www.wildforkwest.co.uk/

Stationary https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BryonyDesignStore

Cake https://www.cherishcakes.co.uk/

Make up http://www.christinaouloupimua.com/

Hair https://www.abigailconstanza.com/

Dress https://www.themewsbridal.com/

Table linen https://www.88events.com/

Planning and Budget

Bryony is a talented designer and so knew what she wanted in terms of colours and style. The flowers included Spring favourites like Ranunculus, Tulips and Muscari mixed with Roses in Cappucino, Taupe, Dusky Pink, and Peach colours.

The flower cloud was above heads and so needed flowers that are long lasting.

Requirements included, bridal items, table flowers of bottles, little bowls and candlesticks for 110 guests, pedestals, stair flowers and ‘that’ cloud'.

Budget needed approx. £3500 (prices as of 2023)

You can see videos that I took on the day of Bryony and Marks flowers by clicking on this link that goes through to my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ctelde7x4nF/

Spring Whites and Greens

Photographer https://www.oxiphotography.co.uk/ (all photos shown below are by Oxi)

Cake https://www.joannapydacakestudio.co.uk/

Stationary https://www.fromsallywithlove.co.uk/

Wedding planner and coordinator https://theplanninglounge.co.uk/

Venue https://www.pristonmill.co.uk/

Planning and Budget

I love Spring when it looks like this, all Whites and Greens! Spring favourites like Ranunculus and Anemones were mixed with spring garden flowers like Hellebores, tree blossom and Spirea.

Requirements included Bridal items, stem bottles on the tables, Cake flowers and a ceremony archway.

Budget needed approx £2000 (prices as of 2023)

You can see videos that I took on the day of Layla and Mark’s flowers by clicking on this link that goes through to my instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrdKTaWgyEp/

Jungle not tropical

Photographer https://www.grace-elizabeth.co.uk/ (all photos shown below are by Grace Elizabeth)

Venue https://www.pennardhouse.com/

Catering https://www.wildforkwest.co.uk/

HMUA https://www.southwestbridalhairandmakeup.com/

Planning and Budget

The bouquets had the most beautiful Spring flowers like Ranunculus and Anemones in Whites and Clove colours along with my favourite ‘Snakes head Fritillary’ mixed with some more jungly textured leaves that added an almost Charleston feel.

Soft pastel Pinks at Pennard House

Photographer https://www.roslynemmaphotography.co.uk/

Venue https://www.pennardhouse.com/

HMUA https://www.instagram.com/ladybhairandmakeup/?hl=en

Cake https://thecakearchitect.co.uk/

I feel so lucky and privileged to do the job that I do and the couples that I flower for are hands down the best most loveliest people you’ll find. Josh and Willow were no exception to this, in fact it makes me smile to even think about them and their day!

Their wedding was on my birthday and there wasn’t a nicer way to celebrate than putting together beautiful flowers for a lovely couple. I can remember it being a lovely warm day and totally enjoying it. When I arrived at Pennard I was wished Happy Birthday and given some bubbly and chocolates from them because like I said, my couples are the best!

The colour palette was soft pastel Pinks and Whites which always look so pretty alongside a silvery Grey foliage all arranged in a romantic flowing way in a natural garden inspired style.

Planning and budget

Blousy ‘Quicksand’ Roses were mixed with Butterfly Ranunculus. Stocks and Sweet Peas were added for fragrance. Astilbe and Erica were added for a fluffy texture.

The stairs were decorated in two sections. The bottom as I often do to create a warm welcome but we also decorated the middle landing on the opposite side to carry the flowers up the stairs.

There was an arrangement used for the ceremony table which was then moved infront of the sweetheart table along with two pedestals which were moved to the coach house entrance doors.

Requirements included bouquets, buttonholes, hair flowers, the ceremony, the stairs, tables and a little foliage on the beams.

Budget needed approx. £1500 (prices as of 2022)

You can see videos that I took on the day of Willow and Josh’s flowers by clicking on this link that goes through to my instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdqTZNxAeHL/

Photo by Roslyn Emma

Photo by Roslyn Emma

Photo by Roslyn Emma

Photo by Roslyn Emma

Photo by me

Photo by me

Photo by me

How to choose the right florist for your wedding

As with anything creative, each florist will have their own style and the best way to know if they’re right for you is to start with their website. The pictures and the writing should speak to you. You might not be able to find exactly what it is that you want, you might not know what you want but you should feel connected and a warmth with it.

The next step is to have a nose at their social media pages. In this modern world, I have alot more pictures on instagram and pinterest than I do on my website. On my instagram page you’ll find lots of pictures of weddings that I have done and if you look on the story highlights (the circles at the top of the grid) then you’ll get to know me a little more and your venue if it’s one that I regularly decorate. My own Pinterest account is a little different to instagram in that it isn’t only my work but also a feel for what inspires me. The easiest way to find my board is to click on the link at the bottom of my website. At the top of the page you’ll see four boards that are created by me with photos of my own work for you to look through. Underneath you’ll find inspiration boards which will again give you a feel about what I love.

If you like what you see then get in touch with that florist. Send them an email to ask if they are available on your day. It also really helps in this initial message to confirm your venue and if you know it, your budget. If you have any details about the arrangements that you know you’d like, tell them. If you’ve seen any pictures you like, send them.

This is the really important bit……you do not have to have pinterest boards or know flower names! If you like a florists website and flower style then get in touch to check they’re available on your date and arrange a consultation. They will take it from there!

https://www.copper-green.co.uk/

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/coppergreenflowers/_saved/

https://www.instagram.com/coppergreenflowers/

Wow, what a Summer of weddings 2021 was!

A Summer filled with love and happiness and parties! I have never seen so many photos from couples full of so much dancing and partying. I guess that’s what happens when you are reminded how precious life is.

I would love to blog every wedding that I’ve done this year but well, it’s just been too busy

I have the best couples. Fact! Each and Everyone of them have been so wonderful to work with and I really can’t thank them enough. Here’s just a small peek at some fabulous ones!

An Enchanted Dream at Pennard House

A magical June wedding at Pennard House

Victoria and Sam, what a wonderful couple and what an amazing wedding to have the pleasure to work on. Some weddings get you so excited as a florist and this was one of them!

They had a strong vision when they first came to talk to me and there was an underlying theme of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with lots of foliages and everything looking natural and magical.

Pennard House worked as the perfect backdrop and as Victoria said herself ‘gave us the perfect balance of a bohemian venue with tipis, fields and forest, with the elegance and convenience of the house and coach house for the reception’.

Everything that they wanted fitted perfectly with the style of floristry that I love to create. Lots of bushy foliages to give an intimate and cosy feel mixed with rambling garden flowers and touches of wild looking flowers.

Victorias sense of style pulled everything together with antique brass candlesticks complimenting my gold mercury vases, gold tipped White feathers and wildflower favours on the tables, a mountain of fairy lights and a dreamy huge mirror as the table plan, oh and the most stunning table name cards that I’ve seen to date!

The weather on the day was a rollercoaster. One minute it was boiling hot and the next it was torrential rain which made deciding whether to place the ceremony flowers inside or out a bit tricky but, Victoria was adamant that she wanted to marry outside, so on the morning of the wedding we stuck with the decision to ‘flower up’ the pavillion at Pennard and wow, what a perfect decision to make. The incredible and unique photos by Tom Halliday say it all. I am so lucky to do flowers for such amazing couples!

Planning details

‘Quicksand’ Roses complimented the pale sage Green of the bridesmaids dresses and were mixed with various textured dainty wild looking flowers and lots of foliages. The touch of Blue in the Nigella just added that little something extra.

Victoria looked like a goddess in her crown and there was much discussion about it being ‘not too big and not too small’

They had bouquets, buttonholes, hair crowns, table flowers, ceremony flowers, stair flowers and reception foliage installations. Budget required £2500 - £3000.

You can find more details and photos on the ‘love my dress’ page

Spring wedding at Orchardleigh House, Somerset

An opulent April Spring wedding

Ellie came to me by recommendation which is always great! They had chosen Orchardleigh House because of how many guests you can have to stay overnight. They originally wanted to marry in the Church within the grounds but their guest list soon grew and so they changed to Lullington Church instead.

Ellie changed her mind quite a few times about the scheme. Infact I think she completely changed about three times and when I say changed, I don’t mean added a flower or colour, I mean dramatically changed from bright colours to deep colours to eventually Whites and Greens! It can make for a tough decision when you like so many things and Pinterest shows so many options but I often say to look at your home. Is it full of minimal chic styles? Is every room a different colour? When you look at paints are you more drawn to Greens? What about the seasons? Which is your favourite?

She wanted lots of decoration and we were able to also add in some beautiful textures from the garden like Solomans Seal which have a lovely arching shape. They didn’t want to spend too much money in the Church but wanted a statement piece for photos so we opted for a simple delicate arch for them to marry under. As it was late April, the days were getting longer but they could still be dark at times so we included tealights within the table flowers to feel atmospheric and cosy.

Ivy garlands on the pillars and big statement fireplace arrangements helped to bring the room in because she wanted lower arrangements on the tables. The Gold mercury vases matched the opulence of the room and the decor.

They were such a fun and lovely couple to work with and I completely enjoyed being a part of their wedding.

Planning

Roses were mixed with Ranunculus, Lilac, Viburnum and Spirea

They had bouquets, buttonholes, table flowers, staircase installation, Ivy garlands on the pillars, fireplace arrangements and a Church arch. Budget required approx £2700 - £3000.

All the stunning photos below are by Lucy Tanner

Spring wedding at Wick Farm, Bath

A March wedding that was abundant with Spring flowers

Dusky Pinks, Pale Purples, Creams and Ivories. There was limited foliages used here to create a romantic floral dream.

Sophie knew what she wanted. She was an event planner and so used to organising. The wedding was to be full of blooms and the decor was to suit the country style barn with vintage crockery and home made bunting.

Alex was Welsh and so worn a tiny Narcissi daffodil that we fastened with a little fern as a back ground so that it would be fully visible.

Wick Farm is the perfect venue for a country dream. It’s a beautiful barn that has been decorated with such an eye that it mixes simple chic with English charm perfectly. It’s always a pleasure to decorate and there are so many options and ideas that work well.

The tables were arranged in one of my favourite ways with each being full of different items. A mix on each of vintage china, cut glass vases and old fashioned bottles. Some also included primrose plants and forget me nots which just added to the charm.

Planning

All the sophisticated Spring favourites were included here. Lilac, Anemones, Ranunculus, Paperwhites and Hellebores with just a few plants and herbs in the table arrangements.

They had bouquets, buttonholes and table flowers. Budget required approx £800 - £1000.

All the stunning photos below are by Kat Hill

Photography by Kat Hill

Photography by Kat Hill

Photography by Kat Hill

Photography by Kat Hill

Photography by Kat Hill

Photography by Kat Hill