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Accessie welcome... We may still be wrapping up against the
Editor winter chill, but there is definitely a feel of
Claire Ridley spring in the air, and with that comes the
Associate Editor promise of spotting bright and beautiful
Dave Claridge
flowers – in fact, I’ve already seen a handful
Art
Senior Designers
of daffodils on my way to work!
Sophie Farage A new season also spells time for new floral
Sarah Petch
trends, so we’ve had an exclusive chat with
Editorial
Fashion Editor Sarah Tippett the fabulous Joanne Truby (page 26), who has dusted off her
Features Writer Laura Atri
Lifestyle Assistant Charlotte Page
crystal ball to reveal her predictions for the forthcoming year.
Speaking of trends, we’ve discovered that more and more
Web
Web Editor Katie Byrne couples are choosing to display their big day blooms in pots –
Contributors
turn to page 22 for our take and inspiration on this rustic idea.
Jenny Swire We’ve also got some fabulous ideas if you want to adorn your
Managing Director big-day cake with fresh or sugar blooms – turn to page 24 for
Luke Patten plenty of gorgeous concepts and imagery.
Production Manager You’ll also find a whole world of inspiration amongst our
Reg French
glossy pages, from our moodboards (pages 12 to 17), and our
Publishing Manager
Rachel Taylor
crafty makes (page 66) to our beautiful fashion pages (from
page 49). And of course, we’ve handpicked our favourite real-
Advertising Manager
Julie Freestone (01206 851117 ext 212) life weddings (from page 31) – we think you’re going to love
Financial Controller them – it’s getting harder and harder to pick a favourite!
Lesley Shard This issue I am particularly enthralled by the beautifully
International advertising enquiries French and romantic Lavender Love reception inspiration on
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Vanessa Noetzel vanessa.noetzel@burda.com page 62. Girly and pretty, it is wonderfully dreamy and just
Michael Neuwirth michael.neuwirth@burda.com utterly enchanting – and with lilac hues set to be one of the
Austria & Switzerland biggest colours of 2016, you can’t go wrong!
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March • April 2016
Contents
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10
flower style ✿ 24 blooming 36 JENNA & DAVE 54 runway
delicious! A vintage shabby chic theme with to reception
an abundance of pretty flowers Take inspiration from the catwalk
10 Freshly picked ideas Floral wedding cakes that are pretty
with eye-catching floral designs
Opt for rich colours and deep hues good to look at... and eat too!
guaranteed to make a statement
for a luxurious and classy W-day
40 becky & james
✿ 26 The future’s Pretty pale pinks and rich navy blues
✿ 58 spring flora
12 moodboards bright... and floral for a day filled with love and flowers Treat yourself to these floral-inspired
Three different big-day colourways Make sure your big day blooms are products to look and feel your best
to inspire you and your H2B bang on-trend with our help 44 Deborah & ollie on your big day!
Bright oranges and rich blues
Receptions
Flower 28 books and blooms made for a bold statement
notebook Get floral inspiration from the pages ✿ 62 LAVENDER LOVE

of your favourite novels Fashion Channel the city of love with
20 Flower news & beauty romantic lace, delicious macarons,
The latest and greatest floral trends Real weddings pretty pink and purple details and of
course, blooms everywhere!
✿ 50 Rock chic
✿ 22 potty 32 Julia & Matthieu Go sassy and opt for statement
66 SIMPLE makes
about plants Vibrant and bold colours created maxis and cool minis for the Crafty brides will love getting
The hottest trend in wedding décor a show-stopping floral display ultimate in cool bridal wear creative with our DIY projects
4 Wedding FLOWERS & accessories www.weddingmagazine.co.uk

26 xx
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19 ✿
Look for this
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symbol
Flower for our cover
lookbook stories
✿ 69 the lookbook
50 pages of tablecentres,
bouquets and floral details
57 59
Expert advice
120 Flower planner ON THE COVER
Your definitive wedding guide Photography: Meg Mackay
for all things floral
Hand-tied bouquet Love Blooms. Ivory
pearl floral hair pins, £45, (set of three)
Extras Nikki Campbell. Silver and pink floral
embellished heels, £45, ASOS. Dior
Vernis nail polish in ‘Lilac’, £19
48 win a passionata 130 Interview with...
bridal lingerie set Fabienne Egger
Your chance to win a pretty and We chat to the wonderfully talented
luxurious lingerie set worth £90 Fabienne on all things floral

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Bright &
beautiful
Add a pop of
seasonal vibrancy
to your wedding
by picking the most
words: katie byrne. images: Irene Yap; Lacie Hasen;

beautiful blooms for
your celebration. We
Daffodil Waves; Cotton Candy Weddings

have every shade
and hue covered,
from a vivid pink
to the brightest
blue, so you can
tailor your flowers
for a bespoke look.
No idea where to
WEDDING
begin? Browse our
Opt for bright galleries for endless
and colourful
blooms to make inspiration for your
a statement big day!
weddingandweddingflowers.co.uk
Grand
designs
The easiest way
to add some extra
flower power to
your wedding? With
the decorations!
Think table-
toppers, chairbacks
and more... Your
reception will look
amazing, trust us!
How darling is the

new collection from
Rita Mae (right)?
Vintage-inspired,
versatile and playful
– it ticks all
our boxes!
From vintage
We’ve got the to modern,
low-down on the little to large,
newest ways to there’s a world
display your blooms of bouquets
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WEDDING Shop your day
Visit online and shop our hand-picked edit of beautiful reception buys and
fashionable finishing touches for your big day
Silver milk churn
tablecentre, £10,
Flower The Wedding Of
pearl drop My Dreams
necklace,
£15, Alan Flower
Hannah pearl drop
Devoted at earrings,
Jon Richard £12, Alan
Hannah
Devoted
at Jon
Richard
Silk flower and

crystal spray
headband, £40,
Jon Richard
Classic
rose petal
shoe clips,
Mercury silver £55, Freya
footed vase, Rose
£14, and glass
bud vase name
card holders,
£12 (for
four), all The
Wedding Of
My Dreams
‘Blossom’ hair
comb, £115,
Freya Rose
Distressed cream jugs, ‘Rossina’ hair

£14.50 each, and rustic pins, £95
tableplan frame with (for three),
silver buckets, £30, all The Freya Rose
Wedding Of My Dreams
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Flowers play an important part in any wedding,
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enhances the colour scheme of the dress,
to creating a beautiful setting at the venue.
We also offer our clients a bespoke floral service
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Statement made
Gift Mother of the Brides’ with
this gorgeous green and
purple necklace, £110, by
Butterfly Jewellery
Budding blooms
Adorn tousled locks with this
deep plum blossom hair clip,
£25, by Her Curious Nature
Ravishing rose
Your chap will look dapper with
this collection of ‘Red Mallorca
Colombian’ spray roses and
gardenia leaves by Mary Jane
Vaughan, in his buttonhole
Freshly
Print-worthy
Decorate your chairs with
this floral cushion, £25, by
BHS for extra rustic charm
picked ideasCalling red roses and rich rustic
A scents of
decadence
Take to the aisle in a
beautiful plume of Gucci’s
dreams for your décor ‘Guilty’ eau de toilette, from
£43 (for 30ml), and delight
your guests. Available at
Boots.
What lies beneath

Surprise your husband-to-be with this
black and red lace bra, £160,
matching brief, £175, and suspender,
£110, all Agent Provocateur,
post-wedding!

flower style
Blushing petals
Golden crown This tablecentre of ‘Grand Prix’
If faux flowers aren’t your thing, and ‘Piano’ roses, ‘Tamango’
opt for something a little more spray roses, ranunculus,
traditional with this gold floral side anemones, skimmia, berried ivy
tiara, £75, by Queenie & Lily and hypericum by Jamie Aston
will add a pop of colour
to your reception
Clutch and go!

Green floral embellished box
clutch, from £30,
Tadashi Shoji
Sweet appliqué
Continue that autumnal vibe
by dressing your maids in this
party-perfect red lace dress,
£270, by Forever Unique
Ruby red
Bring a touch of colour to your gown
with these red floral stud earrings by
Konplott at Zalando. At £26
Compiled by: Sarah Tippett (fashion & beauty) and Charlotte Page (lifestyle). photography: ben at
they’re a steal!
hba photography. flowers: nadia di tullio. For stockists, visit weddingmagazine.co.uk
Be our guest
Invite your beloved with these
traditional 'Verity' invitations, from
£2, Eaton Cards and Stationery
Fabulous foliage
Forget plain crockery, deck out
your tables with mismatched
printed plates for a quirky feel,
floral plate, £24, Anthropologie
Well-heeled
Gold flocked
palm print shoe, £525,
Jimmy Choo
Tiers of joy
Let this beautiful ‘Athena’
cake, from £380, by Bake &
Bloom take centre stage on
your desserts table

Mood boards
Looking for fresh, seasonal ideas for your wedding day theme?
Your inspiration starts right here
Enchanted Elegance
Combine soft pastels with gorgeous metallics
Who doesn’t want to feel like a princess on her wedding day? For
brides who dream of a fairytale day, then this shoot is for you. Think
soft blues, opulent elements of gold, luxurious crockery, statement
candelabras and of course, a dramatic wedding gown. “I was inspired
by the modern adaptation of Cinderella and wanted the shoot to
embody a whimsical fairytale-esque style,” says Wedding and Event
Expert Bethany Bevis from Mode20. “The use of delicate flowers, such
as lisianthus, pretty spray dianthus and tulips achieved a timeless and
elegant look. The eryngium, thlaspi and gypsophila created a variety
of textures and modernised the designs. Different shapes and textures
words: CHARLOTTE PAGE
are vital to the arrangements, as the colours are minimal,” explains

Sophie from Sophie’s Flowers & Events. “The personality conveyed by
the flowers is one of romance, nature and an enchanted forest.” If you
want to recreate this look ask your florist to use plenty of greenery in
your arrangements. Feathery foliage such as ferns will help to soften
the appearance of the designs.

flower moodboards
Scatter real rose

petals on reception
tables for a
romantic look
Contributors
Photography: Samantha Ward Photography
(samanthawardphotography.co.uk)
Flowers: Sophie’s Flowers & Events
(sophiesflowersandevents.com)
Cake: Poppy Pickering (poppypickering.co.uk)
Styling: Mode20 (mode20.co.uk)
Décor: The Wedding Of My Dreams
(theweddingofmydreams.co.uk)
Stationery: Phylecia Sutherland (phyleciasutherland.com)
Furniture: Black Event Furniture (eventfurniture.com)
Crockery: Whitehouse Event Crockery
(eventcrockeryhire.co.uk)
Linen: Gilded Linens (gildedlinens.com)
Hair and Makeup: Natalie Willingham
(nataliewillingham.co.uk)
Dress: Nicole Spose (nicolespose.it)
Location: De Grey Rooms (degreyrooms.co.uk)

Rustic Romance
Set the scene with a garden backdrop
and an abundance of blooms
Flower-filled wooden crates, mismatched floral crockery and
jam jars decorated with hessian and lace… for those of you
dreaming of a vintage wedding, this shoot will give you heaps
of inspiration. “We wanted to show how old rustic items can
be transformed into show stopping venue decorations,” says
Wedding and Event Décor Specialist Tamar Wilkinson. “It
was important to create impressive floral arrangements that
were natural and unstructured to fit in with the rustic theme. In
order to achieve this, we used a variety of wildflowers including
foxgloves, daisies and gypsophila.” With wildflowers it’s all
about the different textures, colours and shapes. This will make
your florals exude natural beauty with a just-picked-from-the-
garden look. Other beautiful garden flowers to use are clematis,
honeysuckle, sweet peas and roses – and don’t forget to add
herbs for a heavenly scent. Search charity shops for vintage
items to repurpose as flower containers; old milk churns,
lanterns and bicycle baskets make interesting vessels and will
help to enhance a rustic theme. Just remember – it’s all about
attention to detail when it comes to recreating this style.

flower moodboards
Fill birdcages with

flowers for a simple
vintage decoration
Contributors
Photography: Peter Larkin
Flowers and props: Tamar Wilkinson at Sweetpea
and Ivy (sweetpeaandivy.co.uk)
Styling: Tamar and Amy Wilkinson at Sweetpea
and Ivy (sweetpeaandivy.co.uk)

Floral dream
Bring the outdoors in with an amazing
flower installation
Fall in love with this dreamy shoot, which took place within the majestic
surroundings of Aynhoe Park. The combination of an impressive venue
and an abundance of blooms is guaranteed to wow your wedding
guests. Draw inspiration from this contemporary style and use flowers
to decorate everything from staircases to your cake table. “Wedding
flowers are no longer confined to vases and bouquets,” says stylist Alex
from The Bijou Bride. “They can be used to adorn all areas of your
chosen venue. Peachy tones and soft greenery are the perfect pairing for
brides looking for a fresh take on romantically pretty styling and the rich
shades of berry blooms really amp up the glamour. Sprawling foliage
interspersed with colourful flowers is a big trend for 2016 and with
this shoot we really wanted to take that to the extreme.” To make a real
impact with lush flora, ask your florist to ensure your flowers are vivid
enough to really pop against a backdrop of wild green foliage.

flower moodboards
Whether you prefer fresh

or sugar flowers, delicate
blooms make the perfect
accessory for wedding cakes
Contributors
Photography: Jessica Withey Photography
(jessicawitheyphotography.com)
Flowers: Early Hours Ltd (earlyhours.co.uk)
Cake: SWT Creation (swtcakecreation.com)
Styling: Mr & Mrs Unique
(mrandmrsunique.co.uk)
and The Bijou Bride (thebijoubride.com)
Stationery: Pingle Pie (pinglepie.com)
Balloons: Bubblegum Balloons
(bubblegumballoons.co.uk)
Dresses: Inbal Dror at Morgan Davies Bridal
Boutique (morgandavieslondon.co.uk)
Shoes: Upper Street (upperstreet.com)
Make-up: The Beauty Aisle
(thebeautyaisle.co.uk)
Location: Aynhoe Park (aynhoepark.co.uk)

promotion
How to make a pretty

floral hair comb
Fancy making some floral extras
for your big day? The experts at
Interflora show you how to make
a beautiful flower hair comb
What you need:

 1 black Bacarra rose
 2 x Cool Water roses
 4 x pink spray roses
 1 x sprig of amaranthus
 1 x bunch of green
hypericum berries
 Ivy leaves
 Florist wire
 Florist tape
 Wire comb
 Scissors
Step 1 Step 5
Using sharp scissors, cut the stems of the Once you’re
flowers and foliage to approx 2 inches in happy with the
length. Mount the flower heads onto florists arrangement, wrap a
wire by inserting wire through the base of the length of florist tape
flower head, just at the top of the stem. around the stems to
firmly secure.
Step 2
TOP TIP: You can
Fold the wire in half, and wrap one end
add to the cluster
around the stem to secure.
by wrapping florist
TOP TIP: Wrap a length of florist tape tape around more
around the stem and wire for a clean finish. flower heads to
Step 3 secure the blooms.
Repeat until all flower heads are mounted Step 6
onto florist wire. Attach sprigs of ivy
Step 4 leaves by wrapping
tape around the
Arrange the wired flowers into clusters,
stems to frame the flowers.
ensuring that flower colours, sizes and
textures are balanced.
Step 7
TOP TIP: Start the first cluster with a large
Securely attach the flower cluster to
black Bacarra rose in the centre, surrounded
the comb by wrapping a length of
on each side by amaranthus and Cool Water
thin florist wire around the stem and
roses. Add spray roses to fill in any gaps.
the teeth of the comb.
Bespoke designs, show-stopping wedding displays or hand-tied

arrangements – Interflora’s expert florists transform cut flowers
into exquisite arrangements perfect for your big day. Whatever
your brief or budget, one of our 1,500 florists across the UK and
Ireland are ready to turn your dreams into reality. For wedding
ideas and inspiration and to search for the expert Interflora florist
closest to your home or venue visit Interflora.co.uk/weddings
Flower xxxxxx
Flower
NOTEBOOK
Look no further for the latest news, trends and expert
advice to help you choose your big-day blooms
 Flower forecast
Get in the know about all the latest trends and
hottest ideas when it comes to your blooms
 Potted power
The newest way to display your favourite flowers
words: Laura atri
on your big day
Flower notebook opener.indd 19 20/01/2016 11:17

Flowergram
Our favourite picks of
the prettiest floral snaps
#bloomingbeautiful
British blooms
British Flowers Week is back, running from Monday @karenmorganflowers
13 June to Sunday 19 June. The campaign encourages Looks sweet, We loved this bouquet,
people to value locally-grown, seasonal flowers and tastes sweet! can’t beat peach and pink
celebrates British flower growers and the florists Award-winning cake designer for weddings
they supply. Last year, workshops, talks and floral Rosalind Miller has introduced her
demonstrations took place across the country and new collection of wedding cakes. If
the campaign for 2016 is expected to be bigger and it’s a showstopping cake you’re after
better than ever. With a growing wedding trend opt for one of her floral designs.
for naturalistic floral designs, British cut flowers For more information, visit
are back in fashion! For more information, visit rosalindmillercakes.com
britishflowersweek.com
Flower News Fall in love with the new season florals and trends
@whitelilacjk
Gorgeous whites and nude
#bridal #reception
#froylepark
Petal pretty
If you’re looking for real petal confetti, you might be
interested in what’s coming next. Growers of natural
petal confetti, Shropshire Petal, have just released its
spring colours for 2016 – and there’s something for
everyone. From vivid brights to soft pastels, you’re
bound to find the perfect confetti. Choose from peach
echo, buttercup, iced coffee and green flash (just to
name a few!) and don’t worry if you can’t decide on
just one colour, as there is a selection of shades. For @fairynuffflower
more information, visit shropshirepetals.com Lots of love for
hanging flowers!
for the love of flowers

Do you dream of doing your own wedding
flowers? Yorkshire-based florists Leafy Couture
Words: charlotte page
have launched a workshop where you’ll learn how

to create your own hand-tied bouquet and wired @amandaaustinflowers
buttonholes. The DIY classes are priced at £150, Gorgeous ranunculus
including lunch, refreshments, all materials and of captured by @flowerona
to start the week!
course … you get to take your creations home. For
more information, visit leafycouture.co.uk
Flower news.indd 20 27/01/2016 12:32

HOW TO...
Steph from Fairy Nuff Flowers
(fairynuff-flowers.co.uk) shares this
pretty place setting tutorial for you
to try at home
YOU’LL NEED:
Willow, populus, waxflower,
limonium, thin wire and
a pair of scissors
1: Cut the
bottom of
the willow.
2: Bend the
willow to
create a circle
and secure
with wire.
WHY NOT TRY... 3: Cut the populus, waxflower and
tall tablecentres limonium so that they are short in length.
Add drama to your reception
tables with a tall floral display – 4: Decide where
particularly perfect for high-ceilinged you would
venues. Perch your wedding flowers like additional
on candelabras, giant martini glasses flowers and
foliage around
or long vases. One thing’s for sure...
the willow ring.
whichever vessel you choose, sky-
Begin to start
high florals are guaranteed to wiring your
make a statement! chosen blooms
onto the place setting. To achieve the
look pictured, only wire
the flowers onto one
half of the circle. Tip:
Joys of spring If you want your place
5: Trim off any settings to last longer than
Bring spring into your wedding with these
excess wire or a couple of days, opt for
beautiful flowery prints. Serve your guests stems to keep flowers which do well when
sweet treats on pretty plates and the design neat. out of water or use
afternoon tea from the most
dried lavender.
adorable tea set from Kew
words: xxxxxxxx Photography: xxxxx
Gardens at Creative Tops.

Inspired by English
meadows, the set is perfect
for brides trying to achieve
that classic country look for
their big day. And the best
news? The collection starts from
just £9 – what a bargain! For more
information, visit creative-tops.com
Flower news.indd 21 27/01/2016 12:33

Potty
about
plants
From hanging displays to centrepieces,
potted plants are a budget-pleasing
and eco-friendly alternative to cut flowers
Scent-sational
seating
Potted plant table plans are a fun DIY
project that a green-fingered bride or
members of her family can get involved in.
Not only do they help wedding guests get
to their seats, but they also double up as
creative décor. If you choose a mixed
selection of plants you could even use them
to name your tables – ideal for a garden-
themed wedding.
Line the aisle

Take inspiration from Will and Kate’s wedding at Westminster
Abbey by using plants that are growing rather than cut. Why
not have miniature potted trees lining the aisle? Small citrus
trees will add a pop of colour too. Alternatively, you could
follow in the footsteps of Mark and Michelle Wright (see left),
whose wedding flowers were designed by Interflora. You can
also add ribbons or fairy lights to create an even more
romantic atmosphere.
22 Wedding FLOWERS & accessories weddingmagazine.co.uk

flower features
Make an entrance
Greet your guests with a floral welcome: place
a potted plant at either side of your wedding
entrance or focal point for a clean and modern
vibe. For brides who prefer a more relaxed feel,
cluster different pots together in a group. It’s
amazing what a lick of paint can do, so don’t be
afraid of decorating store-bought pots to add
some colour. We think that this is a great way to
strategically draw attention to your entrance and
wow your guests all at the same time.
Words: Charlotte Page. images: milkbottle photography; interflora; mason and megan
Put ‘em up!
Potted plants needn’t be confined to the floor
photography; weddings by nicola and glen; danielle poff photography

or table – hang them from the ceiling instead!
This is a great way to create the illusion of a
bigger room as they will draw the eye up from
the floor to the ceiling. Hang them by the altar,
windows or, if you’re having an outdoor
wedding, drape them from the trees.
Centre-stage
Grow your tablecentres from seed or plant
flowers in vessels before the wedding for
beautiful reception décor. Use unexpected
vessels as containers to make an impact; search
the shops for pitchers, teacups and other
vintage pieces to pot your plants in. Here at
Wedding Flowers HQ, we love orchids. They
come in an array of colours, are easy to look
after and their blooms are long lasting, meaning
they can be bought weeks before the big day.
weddingmagazine.co.uk Wedding FLOWERS & accessories 23

Blooming H
delicious! These beautiful cakes are loaded with flowers...
and yes, they're almost too pretty to eat!
S ugar flowers
Adorn your wedding cake with flowers made of sugar for a classic
look. Although beautiful, sugar blooms can be expensive due to the
time and skill involved in making them – brides on a budget could
consider having a single large statement flower or decorating just
the top tier instead. With sugar you can create any flowers you desire
(even ones that don't exist), so the design possibilities are endless.
A massive bonus is that sugar flowers last forever, so they will make
an ideal keep-sake and memory of your special day.
F rosting
flowers
Flower-loving brides could opt for
a statement cake covered top-to-
bottom with blooms, as seen on
this ombré rose cake by The
Whitty Cake Company
(thewhittycakecompany.com).
Buttercream has lots of benefits
F
and is a popular choice for
many couples. It's not as
heavy as fondant icing, it
can be easily flavoured and
lowerfetti piping petals is also much
quicker than
We just love this fabulously modelling detailed
fashionable way to decorate a sugar flowers,
wedding cake – a fantastic option for which often makes
brides on a budget who are planning buttercream
to make and decorate their own cake. cakes a budget-
For a simple yet effective design, friendly option.
scatter petal confetti over all of the
tiers. Not only is this design simple,
it's also impactful, pretty, colourful
and full of flower flavour. Flowerfetti
cakes look particularly good when a
few larger accent flowers are used as
a cake topper.
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flower features
H
and-painted
Instead of using real blooms or
sugar fakes, decorate your cake with hand-
painted flora. With a hand-painted design, your
cake is guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind and
completely bespoke for you. It's a great way to liven
up and personalise any sweet treat including
cupcakes and cookies too. And if (like us) you can't
get enough of flowers, combine both hand-painted
and real blooms in your design.
R
eal Blooms
If you're using real
blooms to decorate
F
your wedding cake, first of all,
choose ones which are edible.
Words: Charlotte Page. Cakes: cake maison; bees bakery; the whitty cake
You don't want to fall in love
with your flower selection only to
find out that the ones you have company; french made. images: danni beach; m&j photography
ragrant herbs chosen are poisonous! Ones

to avoid include hydrangeas,
Herbs are such a pretty way to decorate larkspur and lily of the valley.
a naked cake, but they're also wonderful But don't worry, there are
for flavouring it as well! With their many flowers that are safe
sweet aromas, delicate flavours and to put atop your cake
range of colours, herbs are a fantastic such as carnations,
pairing with wedding cake. For a fresh dahlias, geraniums and,
flavour, try adding mint to a chocolate of course, roses. A plain
gateau, lavender to a lemon drizzle, or wedding cake is the
rosemary to a classic Victoria sponge. perfect canvas for fresh
blooms and for extra
points, make sure the
flowers on the cake
complement your bouquet
and tablecentres.
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The future’s bright...
the future’s floral
We chat with expert florist Joanne Truby and discover her pick of the bunch trend-wise
Look up
“This year hanging flower designs are set to become
even more elaborate. Brides will continue to seek
out unusual containers for centrepiece flowers – one
favourite is terrariums in geometric shapes. Elevated
centrepieces displayed on raised platforms are also
becoming popular.” Joanne continues: “There is a
new movement emerging, moving away from glitz
and focusing on earthy arrangements paired with
luxe details. Brass ornate bowls with foliage-heavy
arrangements and wide unstructured bouquets
finished with hanging silk ribbons also look beautiful.”

flower features
Bright and beautiful

“2016 will see couples opting for rich, vibrant shades
in jewel tones such as plums and aubergines; they’ll be
moving away from the lighter peach and blush shades
which have been popular during 2015.” Joanne reveals.
“Following on from the announcement of the Pantone
colours of the year, blue is set to make a comeback,
complimenting the sister shade rose quartz, a beautiful
blush pink that is always a very popular bridal shade.
Mixing warmer pink shades of roses, ranunculus,
tulips, sweet pea and peonies with the cooler tranquil
blues of hydrangeas, nigella and delphiniums will
make a beautifully romantic combination which can be
styled in either a traditional or contemporary way.”
Club Tropicana
“Foliage-heavy arrangements will continue to be key for the
year ahead,” explains Joanne. “Tropics will be absolutely
everywhere, incorporating tropical foliage such as palm
and aspidistra leaves. “Flower wise, protea will make an
appearance, incorporated into floral designs along with other
tropical variations such as pin cushions and blushing bride.”
Words: Laura Atri. Photography: KERRY ANN DUFFY PHOTOGRAPHY; XXXXXXXXX;

emma sekhon; butler-madden weddings.
Flowers galore
“I’ve found that couples are increasingly looking at ways
to incorporate flowers into other elements of their day
besides from the traditional bouquets/button holes and
table centres. Flowers for wedding signage and table plans
are becoming so popular along with dressing table place
names with single stem flowers or sprigs of foliage/herbs.”
For more about Joanne, visit joannetruby.co.uk

Books and
blooms
Need some flower inspiration? Turn to these
classic works of literature
A Midsummer Night’s Dream,

William Shakespeare
The style: rustic
The enchanted forest feel of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is easy to
recreate on a budget. If you can’t get a woodland location for your
“I know a bank where
reception, don’t panic, simply bring the forest inside. To enhance the
the wild thyme blows,
woodland theme, incorporate lots of foliage, twigs and moss in your décor.
Where oxlips and the Apart from looking great, greenery is an inexpensive option – however,
nodding violet grows. if you want to add some colour, opt for a few wild-looking flowers. In
Quite over-canopied with Shakespeare’s play, wild pansies are used to make a love potion and these
luscious woodbine, pretty purple plants are an easy way to add a splash of colour to the venue.
With sweet musk-roses Blooms shouldn’t be confined to reception décor and if you really want
and with eglantine” to capture this theme, we think that wearing a flower crown would be the
perfect finishing touch!
Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
The style: whimsical
This fun theme gives couples the chance
to be as creative and bold as they like. Take
inspiration from the Mad Hatter’s tea party
and display your blooms in mismatched
floral crockery; pay tribute to the White
Rabbit by adding a pocket watch to the “A large rose-tree
stem of your bouquet, or embrace the stood near the
Queen of Hearts by decorating your venue entrance of the garden:
with red rose topiaries. The opportunities the roses growing on
are endless, especially as Alice ties in it were white, but there
perfectly with a vintage wedding theme, were three gardeners
so flowers can be presented in the most
hat it, busily painting
charming vessels like teacups, old
suitcases and unusual glassware.
them red”

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“Then he kissed her.

The Great Gatsby, At his lips’ touch
F. Scott Fitzgerald she blossomed for
him like a flower
The style: glamour and the incarnation
Set in the Roaring Twenties, Gatsby style
was complete”
is all about glitz and glamour. Think
pearls, feathers and sparkling diamonds:
add them to floral tablecentres to create
show-stopping statement pieces. This
luxurious look also includes metallics
– adding gilded foliage to your blooms
will completely transform them. A colour
palette of black and gold is perfect for
this glamourous theme, and soft flowers
in ivory, peach and pink complement
beautifully. If you opt for florals inspired
by The Great Gatsby, be prepared to spend
a large amount of your wedding budget.
Large floral arrangements create a sense
of decadence, but they are also quite costly.
“And the secret

garden bloomed and
bloomed and every
Wedding Photography; Carla Atley; Sarah Vivienne Photography (Flowers: Julie Anna Flowers); James Grist Photography
morning revealed
Images: Karen Loudon Photography (Flowers: Bliss in Bloom); Faith Photography; Wookie Photography; Tovergoud
new miracles”
The Secret Garden,

Frances Hodgson Burnett
(Styling: Creative Brides); Gooch & Gawler; Sharon Kee Photography; Daffodil Waves
The style: romantic

Bursting with beautiful florals, The Secret
Garden lends itself perfectly to wedding day
flower inspiration. Although the garden in
the novel is primarily adorned with roses,
it is also full of other flowers including
larkspur, delphiniums, lilies, snowdrops and
daffodils. All of these are easy to find and
brave brides can even try to grow them in
their own gardens before the big day. With a
focus on natural beauty, it’s important to opt
for loose and less formal floral arrangements
and this includes the bridal bouquet. A
cascading bouquet would complement the
overgrown garden ambience. Alternatively,
you could choose a natural design that has
Words: Charlotte Page
the appearance of wild flowers that have just

been picked for a heavier nature influence.

Taking bookings
for 2016 & 2017
Voted East Midlands
best wedding florist
2012, 2013,
2014, 2015
Real life
weddings
We bring you 12 pages packed with ideas
from the most stylish big-day celebrations
Julia & MATTHIEU
Julia Maksy, 31, a GP, and Matthieu Baxas, 30,
a construction manager, married at the Église
Notre Dame de Berneuil church, followed by
a reception at Grenier des Saveurs in France.
Budget: £15,000-£20,000
Matthieu and I first met at a music festival nine
years ago in the south west of France. We decided
to stay in touch and met up again in the Basque Coast
one weekend. It is now a place very close to our hearts.
I wore a dress that was created by the same
seamstress who made my mother’s dress 30 years
before. I loved its floaty boho style and it all felt very
romantic. Matthieu looked dapper in his blue Eleven
Paris suit, which he wore with a Liberty-print bow tie.
We wanted a laid back, warm and colourful wedding
with a barn feel. We loved how our venue had an old
barn lost in the middle of the countryside feel. It felt
authentic and homely at the same time.
Our reception room was magical; we used candles
and fairy lights to make the whole room glow in a
soft light, and wove through some of the bunting that
Matthieu’s grandmother makes. Everything wooden
was made by Matthieu and his best man.
The vibe was laid-back and colourful, with some
spontaneous elements – our guests surprised us
with a flashmob dance! Later in the evening we all got
warm and cosy by the campfire making S’mores, and
one of my favourite moments was when we let the sky
lanterns fly away at the end of the night.
We had the most amazing day and didn’t get to bed
until 6am! We were the first and last on the dance floor.
We had music playing throughout the whole party,
cocktail hour and brunch.
I made up ‘day-after’ kits for my bridesmaids with
concealer, vitamins, tea, ibuprofen, a hair brush and
candies to help them through. Matthieu gave his
groomsmen a box containing a personalised flask of
whisky, a Cohiba cigar and a pair of socks.
My tip for brides-to-be: Don’t limit where your
inspiration comes from – and remember to enjoy every
single second of the day, because it goes by so quickly.

We didn’t get
to bed until 6am!
the flowers
“We decided to go for colourful flowers
that were in season,” explains Julia. “For
our centrepieces we opted for three big
jam jars in varying heights and filled them
with flowers. The pews in the church were
decorated with pretty posies and the
entrance and altar were blooming with
flowers in old wooden crates. For my bridal
bouquet, I chose thistles, craspedias and
hydrangeas as I wanted a variety of flowers
and plenty of colour!” Julia continues,
“Matthieu’s buttonhole was made using
the three main flowers from my bouquet,
so we would complement one another.”

Our guests surprised
us with a flashmob-
style dance
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(marionhphotography.com)
FLORIST: Lady Brindille
(ladybrindille.fr)
VENUE:
Grenier de Saveurs, France
(grenier-des-saveurs.com)
GROOMSWEAR: Eleven Paris
(elevenparis.com)
CATERING:
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H i g h B a n k , L e t c o m b e B a s s e tt , W a n t a g e , O x f o r d s h i r e , OX 1 2 9 LR
jenna & dave
Jenna Eaton, 30, a nail technician, and
Dave Winfield, 27, a professional sportsman,
held both their ceremony and reception at
Pimhill Barn in Shropshire.
Budget: £25,000
Together with our personal taste and the love
we had for our venue, vintage shabby chic was
the perfect complementing theme. We worked
together with a prop hire company (Sweet pea &
Ivy) to bring our vision to life, they were amazing.
Pimhill was the first and only venue we viewed.
We were so keen to have a blank canvas to make
our own, and Pimhill offered just that.
We wanted to create a fun and relaxed
atmosphere for our guests; we ordered vintage-
style disposable cameras which were placed on
our guests’ tables for them to enjoy – we are saving
to get these developed on our first anniversary!
We carried the vintage theme through to our
favours – these actually doubled as placement
settings: each guest had their own vintage-style
cupcake placed in a vintage teacup and saucer
with their name on a cake topper flag – they
looked really pretty and complemented our theme.
We gave our florist creative licence when it
came to putting the finishing touches to our
props and centrepieces. We wanted a very
natural and rustic look, so the centrepieces were
ceramic jugs filled with a variety of wild meadow
flowers. It looked gorgeous.
I adorned my bouquet with gorgeous charms in
memory of loved ones who are no longer with
me – they were not only the perfect memento, but
made for the prettiest accessories, too.
The most memorable moment from the day had
to be the surprise firework display arranged by
Dave. During the display our favourite song, She
Moves In Her Own Way by The Kooks played – it
was truly spectacular.
My tip for brides-to-be: Go with your heart, as
you will only do this once!

My bouquet
featured charms
in memory of
loved ones no
longer with me
the flowers
“For my bouquet I chose David Austin
Roses in peach,” explains Jenna. “They
were absolutely gorgeous and the groom’s
button hole matched my bouquet. I went
for David Austin Roses as they were the
first flowers Dave bought me, and I’ve
loved them ever since. My bouquet was
very simple but had a vintage look to
it.” Jenna continues: “We had a large
wall- hanging heart at the end of the aisle
which was made out of gypsophila, and
was absolutely beautiful. Also on the aisle
hanging from the chairs were jam jars
filled with the same flower – it made the
ceremony room look so pretty.”

We gave our florist
creative license
when it came to our
centrepieces. We
wanted a natural,
rustic look and it
looked amazing
address
book
Photography: Emma Boileau
(emmaboileau.co.uk)
Florist: Lulu Flowers
(luluflowers.com)
Venue: Pimhill Barn
(pimhillbarn.co.uk)
Dress: Mori Lee at Carlton Couture
(carltoncouturebridal.co.uk)
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Coast
(coast.co.uk)
Groomswear: River Island
(riverisland.co.uk)
Cake: Cheryl’s Cake Boutique
(cherylscakeboutique.vpweb.co.uk)
Bouquet charms: A Charmed
Life – Scarborough
(acharmedlife-scarborough.com)
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Becky & JAMES
Becky Walkinshaw, 24, a full-time mum,
and James Kennard, 27, a sales director
at a recruitment agency, held both their
ceremony and reception at Ashridge
House in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Budget: £30,000-£40,000
James and I chose a navy blue and blush pink
colour scheme for our day. The colours worked
really well together and helped to create the
elegant and romantic ambience that we wanted.
Our historic venue was just gorgeous! We
loved everything about Ashridge House, from
the carved stone staircase where we said our
vows, to the marble fireplace and gold leaf
ceilings which adorned the room where we
ate our wedding breakfast.
It was so convenient to have the whole day
in the same place; this way our guests were
able to experience a different room for each
part of the day.
My mum helped me to make our favours.
I also hand-made our seating plan which was
a map of the world – the tables were named
after places we had visited as a couple.
The cake was made by a family friend and
we opted for a design which was simple yet
still very pretty. When we went to cut it, our
two-year-old son started singing Happy
Birthday, which made everybody laugh.
For our evening entertainment we had
a percussionist and a DJ. My family were
the first up on the dance floor, but myself and
my friends were definitely the last. We partied
until the final song!
My tip for brides-to-be: If you’re planning
words: Charlotte Page
to do a bouquet toss, make sure you buy a

separate, smaller posy – this way you won’t
have to throw your own. When I threw my
bouquet, one of my guests really wanted to
catch it and made sure she did which really
made me laugh!

We chose a navy blue and
blush pink colour scheme
for elegant romance
the flowers
Becky was keen to have her favourite flowers
in the floral arrangements. “We chose white
peonies, white hydrangeas and a mix of
white and blush pink roses,” recalls Becky.
“I opted for my favourite flowers, but luckily
they also complemented our wedding day
style perfectly.”

We loved everything
about our venue,
especially the
carved stone
staircase where
we said
our vows
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Photography:
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Florist: Gingerlily Flowers
(gingerlilyflowers.com)
Venue: Ashridge House
(ashridgehouse.org.uk)
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
(brownsbride.com)
Bridesmaids’ dresses:
White by Vera Wang
(davidsbridal.co.uk)
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DEBORAH & Ollie
Deborah McBrien, 32, an NHS quality
improvement project leader, and Ollie Lane,
35, a head of IT infrastructure at a ministerial
department, tied the knot at Mount Ephraim
Gardens in Faversham, Kent.
Budget: £20,000-£25,000
Ollie and I were on a weekend trip to Bruges when

he surprised me on the last evening by popping the
question on St. Bonifacius Bridge. I wasn’t expecting it
at all and naturally burst into tears!
We fell in love with our venue, Mount Ephraim
Gardens in Kent, straight away. The combination of the
house and the gardens offered a plethora of outstanding
photo opportunities.
We opted for a BBQ at our evening reception to
make the most of the gardens and to recreate the
summer family BBQ’s we fondly remembered from our
childhood. The younger guests were able to play on the
grass and everyone enjoyed the great food, company
and a drink or two.
For evening entertainment we decided to have a
band. This was important to us as we both love music.
The band ended up playing a very important role in our
day as they performed an acoustic version of the John
Legend track All of Me for our first dance.
Shuffling around the dance floor for our first dance
was not what we wanted, so we had a couple of dance
lessons in the week building up to the wedding day. We
words: charlotte page
put together a simple Waltz routine and even though

there were a few stumbles, it was still magical.
Tip for brides-to-be: Don’t panic about the little things;
the guests will be so focused on the bride and groom
that they won’t notice if a small detail is forgotten or if
something didn’t quite work out.

Our venue offered a
plethora of outstanding
photo opportunities
the flowers
“We knew that flowers were going to
be a major focal point of our day,” says
Deborah. “We opted for the wild flower
look and placed the blooms in jars
collected by our family and friends. Ollie
wanted a blue suit so we knew this colour
would feature heavily in the wedding.
With this in mind, we decided that blue
delphiniums would be included in all of
our floral arrangements. We loved their
height and shape. Orange was the perfect
bright colour to complement the blue
so we opted for orange dahlias in the
bridal bouquet, bridesmaids posies and
buttonholes.”

We had a couple
of dance lessons
in the week
building up to
our big day –
we did a
Waltz routine!
address
book
Photography:
Steve Barber Photography
(stevebarberphotography.com)
Florist: Belle Fleur Florists
(bellefleurflorists.com)
Venue: Mount Ephraim Gardens
(mountephraimgardens.co.uk)
Dress: Stella York from Bridal Gowns at
Jodi Ltd (weddingdresses.uk.com)
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Berketex
Brides (berketexbride.com)
Groomswear:
Harris and Zei (harrisandzei.com)
Grooms shoes:
Ted Baker (tedbaker.com)
Décor: Rose Royce Events
(facebook.com/roseroyceevents)
Band: The Kicks (alivenetwork.com)
Cake: Bluebell Kitchen
(bluebellkitchen.co.uk)
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Fashion
& beauty Our hand-picked selection of
fabulous trends and must-buys
Photography: tony mcgee
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Rock
chic Step out in rock chick style on your big day
and choose a gown both cool and elegant. Opt for pretty and
girly blooms in all white for a whimsical and romantic touch
Photography: Tony McGee Styling: Jenny Swire

Opposite: Ivory draped jersey dress with twisted knot
detail, £1,500, Sophia Kokosalaki
Hand-tied bouquet of veronica, gladioli, ammi, nigella
and saponaria, £140, Paul Thomas Flowers
Bride: Ivory silk jersey dress with plunging neckline and

strap detail, £2,295, Amanda Wakeley
Bridesmaid (left): Ivory mini dress with cutaway lace collar
detail, £795, Temperley London
Bridesmaid holds hand-tied bouquet of veronica, gladioli,
ammi, nigella and saponaria, £140, Paul Thomas Flowers
Bridesmaid (right): Ivory long sleeved lace dress with
‘peek-a-boo’ hemline, £1,795, Temperley London
Bridesmaid holds posy of lisianthus, green bell, sweet
peas, veronica, spray roses, phlox and a selection of
English meadow flowers, £80, Paul Thomas Flowers
This page: Ivory slipper satin dress
with dropped waistline, bell
sleeves
and high slit, £1,807, Alan Hannah
Silver sandals, £1,200, Gina
Hand-tied bouquet of spray roses
and daisies, £100, wreath, £400,
Paul Thomas Flowers
Bride: Ivory silk jersey dress with plunging
neckline and strap detail, £2,295, Amanda
Wakeley. Hand-tied bouquet of veronica,
gladioli, ammi, nigella and saponaria, £140,
Paul Thomas Flowers
Bridesmaid: Ivory long sleeved lace dress
with ‘peek a boo’ hemline, £1,795,
Temperley London. Bridesmaid holds posy
of lisianthus, green bell, sweet peas,
veronica, spray roses, phlox and selection
of English meadow flowers, £80, Paul
Thomas Flowers
Mother of the groom: Ivory silk safari style
dress, £3,725, Stewart Parvin. Ivory satin
court shoes, £285, Joseph Azagury
Groom: Ivory three piece suit, £815, white
cotton shirt, £89, white silk tie, £49, all
Marc Wallace. Black leather shoes, £69,
Marks and Spencer
Gold and rose gold floral
necklace, £25,
Collection range
at Debenhams
Lychee sorbet
travel hand cream,
£8, Accessorize
at Heathcote
& Ivory
Marchesa
ellie saab
Bora Aksu
Fuchsia cushion,
£63.18, Dash
Runway to Reception
& Albert
High voltage florals

Don’t be shy, turn up the colour-dial on your flora!
‘Rose Gold’
perfume, £35
Ivory and gold (100ml),
floral pearl hair Monsoon
comb, £30, Her
Curious Nature
Buttonhole of ‘Wow’ rose

Orange and pink and ‘Lovely Lydia’ and
floral embellished ‘Barbados’ spray roses,
court shoes, Sonning Flowers
£45, ASOS
Pink rose pail bag,
£270, Kate Spade
New York
Orange paper fans,
£2.49 (set of 3),
Candle & Cake
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Flower fashion
Orange botanical silk
compact mirror, £95,
Aspinal of London
Gold floral stud

earrings, £5, Diva Petal confetti, £12.49
at Miss Selfridge (per litre), The Confetti
Cone Company
Sunset Daylight curing

nail polish in ‘I’ve Been
Pinkin’’, £4.99, Barry M
Hand-tied bouquet of ‘Miss

Necklace of dahlias, kangaroo Piggy’ roses, ‘Piano’ spray roses,
paw, astilbe, asters, monarda, ranunculus, physalis and
sedum and sprayed dried kumquats, Daisy Chain
berries, Flowers by Kirsty
Pink lace floral

lingerie body,
£19.99, H&M
Hand-painted
hurricane vases,
from £14 each,
Berry Red
Floral save the

date, from
£1.69, Child Hair circlet of ‘Free
Paper Co Spirit’ roses, ‘Isis’ spray
roses, ranunculus,
crocosmia, amaranthus,
mimosa, hyacinths and
pistache, Rebel Rebel
Compiled by: Sarah Tippett (fashion and beauty) and Charlotte Page (life-
Rose name tags, from

style). Images: Getty. For stockists, visit weddingmagazine.co.uk
£1, Brooklyn Bridal Pink and orange floral

print dress, £395,
L.K.Bennett
Pink Short Retractable
make-up brush, £11.22,
Blank Canvas Cosmetics
‘Mexican’ cake,
price on
application,
Nevie-Pie Cakes
Tablecentre of
‘Voodoo’ and
‘Purple Power’
roses, ranunculus,
hydrangeas and
‘Lady Bombastic’
spray roses, Mary
Jane Vaughan
R2R Clash2new.indd 55 27/01/2016 11:25

Place setting of
‘Caramel Antique’
rose, ranunculus,
brodea and
paperwhites, Melissa
Riva Flowers
Ivory pearl floral hair

pins, £45
(set of three),
Nikki Campbell
Carolina Herrera
Delpozo
Marchesa
Burberry Kisses lip

gloss in ‘festive gold’,
Runway to Reception
£21, Burberry
Ice cream flora

Pastel blue name tags,
from £1,
Brooklyn Bridal
Embrace delicate spring florals and a pretty pastel palette
Hair comb of ‘Bombastic’

spray roses, lisianthus,
choisya, hydrangeas,
goldenrod and cherry Rose cup and
blossom, Hiding in the City saucer, £16,
Cath Kidston
Silver and pink
floral embellished
heels, £45, Asos
Heart wreath of
‘Quicksand’, ‘Secret
Garden’, ‘Faith’ and Hand-tied bouquet
‘Sweet Avalanche’ of roses and nerines,
roses, ‘Bombastic’ from £64.99, Vera
spray roses, ‘Miss Wang Wedding
America’ peonies, Pink floral Collection by
hydrangeas and embellished Interflora
dahlias, All For Love flowergirl dress,
London £55, Monsoon
R2R Pastels.indd 56 26/01/2016 15:58

Flower fashion
Pastel floral clutch
bag, £20, ASOS
Pale blue floral

statement necklace,
£22, Butterfly by
‘Hermina’ eau de Matthew Williamson
toilette, £19.99 Collection at
(50ml), Yardley Debenhams
at Boots
Rose cupcakes,
price on
application,
Rosalind Miller
Cream flower
bouquet stud
earrings, £8,
Floral glass Accessorize
hearts, £4.50
Pale grey lace lingerie each, The
bra, £16, and matching Contemporary Home
brief, £12, River Island
‘Valentina Poudre’ eau

de toilette, £61
(50ml), Valentino
Nude sequin
embroidered bag,
£2,900, Delpozo
‘Pastel Pretty’ save

the date, from 75p,
Hip Hip Hooray
Buttonhole of ‘Juliet’
Yellow/gold floral shift David Austin rose,
dress, £595, CH nigella and blackberries,
Carolina Herrera Bramble & Wild
Compiled by: Sarah Tippett (fashion & beauty) and Charlotte Page (lifestyle).
‘Spring Love’ cake, Serving plates, £4 (pack

£1,550, GC Couture of 4), Talking Tables
IMAGES: Getty. For stockists, visit weddingmagazine.co.uk
Table grouping of ‘Keira’, ‘Sweet Avalanche’

and ‘Juliet’ roses, broom, ranunculus, tulips,
dill, peach blossom, moss and fountain Printed cushion,
grass, Passion for Flowers £8, Matalan
R2R Pastels.indd 57 26/01/2016 15:55

BRIDE ON THE GO A LITTLE
Take time out on the day and BOHEMIA
spritz this On The Go Mist – De- The latest spring collection
Stress, £8 by Neom at Amara, from YSL is ideal for the
breathing in it’s delectable free-spirited bride. Pop
cedarwood, citrus tree the brands Couture Palette
and spiced notes. It’s the Collector in ‘Indie Jaspe’,
perfect way to refresh £42.50 into your make-up
and relax yourself during kit for bloom-hued lids!
the big day festivities.
VA-VA-VOOM
Introduce a little
volume to your bridal PRETTY HANDY
‘do with Amika’s It’s the little things that
fabulously floral- count. Prep hands before
bottled Bombshell the date swings by with
Blowout Spray, this indulgent Freesia
£14.99. Available at & Pear Hand & Body
Sally Express. Lotion, £xx, by Oliver
Bonas in your bathroom
for sweet-smelling,
pampered hands pre
and post-wedding.
Spring flora New season beauty buys for

the 2016 bride
Sarah Seven
SCENT THERAPY
Relax with your maids’ the night
before the big day with Molton
POUT AND ABOUT Brown’s Dewy Lily of the Valley &
Bobbi Brown’s lip gloss in ‘Pink Star Anise three wick candle, £55.
Lily’, £19, is the perfect bridal Its beautiful scent will help calm
beauty pick for the new season. any pre-wedding nerves.
Pop it in your clutch for top-ups
throughout the day.
58 Wedding FLOWERS & accessories
flower beauty
Joyce Young
PASTEL POP!
Post-wedding, this adorable Sweet
Lotus Refreshing Travel Set, £15, by
ON FLEEK Accessorize Beauty Collection at
Heathcote & Ivory will be ideal for
Dior Vernis’ nail polish
in ‘Lilac’, £19, will make packing for your honeymoon.
sure your bridal mani
is on form for your trip
down the aisle. It’ll also
ensure your tan pops
on honeymoon – you
can’t tell us we don’t
think ahead!
Compiled by: Sarah Tippett. For stockists, visit weddingmagazine.co.uk
QUICK WIPE
Pack these adorable nail polisher POWDER PUFF
remover pads in your bridal beauty A light dusting of Bronnley’s
kit, just in case your mani goes awry Lavender Dusting Powder, £9,
during your big day prep. At £2 from over your shoulders, neck and
NPW they’re a steal! décollatege will leave your
skin delicately scented and
exquisitely soft.
&
5. LA DOLCE VITA
Take to the aisle in a cloud of
Dolce & Gabbana’s new alluring
fragrance, ‘Dolce Rosa Excelsa’, £77
(75ml) and bewitch your guests!
Available from Debenhams.

receptions
Extra-special finishing touches and easy-to-follow ideas for your big-day décor
Photography: marianne taylor photography; Carey Sheffield
Receptions opener.indd 61 20/01/2016 11:42

Lavender
love
Incorporate lace, macarons and flower filled
urns into your reception décor to recreate this
romantic Parisian theme
Photography: krista fox

flower receptions
The key to having an authentic looking and

words: LAURA ATRI. Photography: krista fox (kristafox.com)
Parisian-inspired wedding is all in the details.

Think romantic hues of pale purples and dusky
pinks, dreamy lace, antique accessories and
especially, copius amounts of roses. Cover every
surface with fresh flowers, adorn chairs with
hydrangea, and add sprigs of lavender to your
glassware and table centrepieces. Display your
desserts on a vintage-looking dresser and drape
tables with heavy lace covers to add a hint of ooh
là là. If you want to prevent the lavender from
becoming overwhelming, then add in dashes of
pinks and cream – they will complement without
distracting, as well as creating that much-desired
romantic ambience. Lastly, no French wedding
would be complete without the traditional
macaron or two, of course!

flower receptions
Contributors
Photography: Krista Fox (kristafox.com)
Produced by: Sunny Kiani at Lux Events Co
(luxeventsco.com)
Florals and linens: Royal Orchid Florist
Vintage rentals and décor: Anne & Co (anneandco.ca)
Cakes: Sweet Regards Cakes
(sweetregardsbydaniela.com)
Stationery: Anista Designs (anistadesigns.com)
China: William Ashley China (williamashley.com)
Venue: Estates of Sunnybrook (estatesofsunnybrook.com)

Flower xxxxxx
Simple
makes Add a little sparkle to your day
with this glittery idea
TIP: If you are coating the base

of the vase in glitter, turn it
upside down and stand it on
its neck to dry
Makes new.indd 2 20/01/2016 14:09

flower receptions
TIP: Make the different

components early, then add
the flowers on your wedding
morning so the blooms look
their best
How to make hanging How to make floral

glitter bulbs table numbers
You will need You will need
1 Decide which part of the vase
you’d like to cover with the • Bulb vases, £8.99 1 Start by covering your MDF
numbers in glue, then dip them into
• MDF numbers, £2
words: SOPHIE HOLT. photography: LIZZIE ORME (lizzieorme.co.uk)
per set of four, eBay each, Hobbycraft

glitter – we coated the base of one a dish of glitter (or sprinkle over the • PVA glue
and the neck of another. Cut and • Washi tape top) to cover them completely. Leave to
• Paintbrush • Paintbrush
stick a length of washi tape or dry thoroughly, covering up any • Gold glitter, £7.50
masking tape around the vase to • PVA glue patches with extra glitter once the first
• Gold glitter, £7.50 per 250g shaker,
mark off the area. coat is dry. Hobbycraft
per 250g shaker,
2 Using a paintbrush, apply glue
all over the area that the glitter
will be applied to. Paste it on
Hobbycraft
• Twine
2 Use a knife to trim a block of floral
foam to size – we made ours into a
hexagon, about 15cm wide x 7cm tall. It
• Floral foam
• Knife
• Fresh flowers
fairly thickly to ensure the glass is doesn’t matter if they aren’t exact as
well covered. Sprinkle glitter all the flowers will cover up the shape.
over the glue until it
is coated completely; leave to dry. 3 To finish the arrangement, soak the
foam in water following the
3 Once the glitter and glue has

dried, peel away the washi tape
to reveal the clean edge of the
manufacturer’s instructions. Cover the
block in flowers, inserting the stalks
into the foam by several centimetres to
glitter. Cut a length of twine and keep them secure. Finally, place the
tie it around the neck of the vase, glittered number into the middle of the
then hang from the ceiling of your blooms, pushing it down slightly into
venue and fill with flowers. the foam to keep it secure.
Makes new.indd 3 20/01/2016 14:09

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Flower
Lookbook
Our favourite florists showcase a beautiful selection
of bouquets, tablecentres and blooming details
77 FLOWER LOOKBOOK.indd 69 20/01/2016 14:14

White f lo we r s
ic b y se le ct in g elegant white
Keep the look ch
n d fo lia g e fo r so phisticated style
blooms a
HAIR CIRCLET
of ranunculus, hydrangeas
and gypsophila
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Akito’ roses, hydrangeas,
ranunculus, ‘Baby Blue’
eucalyptus, green bell and
silver leaf foliage, both Simply
Flowers by Catherine

white
flowers
TABLECENTRE
of ‘Akito’ roses, hydrangeas and
ranunculus, Simply Flowers
by Catherine
white
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Akito’ roses,
peonies, sweet peas
and astrantia, Rob
Van Helden
“I’m a great believer in simplicity and letting the beauty of flowers speak for themselves.
White is still my favourite colour for weddings.”
Rob Van Helden
white
flowers
Buttonhole
of ‘Avalanche’ rose
Tablecentre
of ‘Avalanche’ roses, sweet
peas, peonies, astrantia, hebe
and philadelphus foliage,
both Rob Van Helden

white
flowers
Buttonhole
of ‘Super Bubble’ spray
roses, astilbe, scabiosa
stellata, seeded eucalyptus
and senecio
Tablecentre
of ‘Patience’ David Austin
roses, ‘Avalanche’ roses,
‘Super Bubble’ spray roses,
sty le tip
‘Crystal White’ dahlias,
‘Snowball’ hydrangeas,
astilbe, scabiosa stellata,
rate
co rpo ds twisted willow, seeded
I n
i o s a po les eucalyptus and senecio,
scab ttonho
bu both Nadia Di Tullio
into create
to ing
n te rest
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text

white
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Patience’ David Austin
roses, ‘Avalanche’ roses,
‘Super Bubble’ spray roses,
‘Crystal White’ dahlias,
‘Snowball’ hydrangeas,
astilbe, scabiosa stellata,
twisted willow, seeded
eucalyptus and clematis
vine, Nadia Di Tullio
white
flowers
Tablecentre
of ‘Vendela’ roses,
‘Snowflake’ spray
roses, ‘Schneeball’
hydrangeas,
‘Snowflake’ dahlias,
anemones, astilbe,
thlapsi, alchemilla
mollis and senecio,
Flower Times
white
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Vendela’ roses,
‘Snowflake’ spray roses,
‘Schneeball’ hydrangeas,
‘Snowflake’ dahlias,
anemones and senecio
Favour
of ‘Snowflake’ dahlia,
‘Snowflake’ spray roses,
anemone, astilbe and
thlapsi both Flower Times

Peach f lo we r s
h o f b lu sh o r su btle coral hues
Add a touc suit all palettes
o n -t re n d lo o k to
for an
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Talea’ roses, ‘Juliet’ David
Austin roses, ‘Bombastic’
spray roses and hydrangeas
Tablecentre
of ‘Talea’ roses, ‘Juliet’ David
Austin roses, ‘Bombastic’
and ‘Cream Gracia’
spray roses, hydrangeas,
waxflower, senecio
and pittosporum, both
Serendipity Floral Designs

peach
flowers
HEART WREATH
of ‘Talea’ roses, ‘Juliet’ David Austin
roses, ‘Bombastic’ and ‘Cream
Gracia’ spray roses, hydrangeas,
waxflower, senecio and pittosporum,
Serendipity Floral Designs
peach
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Juliet’ and ‘Charity’
David Austin roses,
‘Princess Charlene’
garden roses, ranunculus,
hellebores, lilac, flowering
jasmine, sage and cow
parsley, Amber Persia
Flowers & Events
peach
flowers
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dr bl
Ad our ta ts
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to c ly sce
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Place setting
of ‘Juliet’ David Austin rose,
hellebores, ranunculus,
flowering jasmine,
rosemary and cow parsley
Tablecentre
of ‘Juliet’ and ‘Charity’
David Austin roses,
‘Princess Charlene’ and
‘Romantic Antique’
garden roses, ranunculus,
hellebores, ammi majus,
lilac, flowering jasmine,
clematis, rosemary and cow
parsley, both Amber Persia
Flowers & Events

peach
flowers
Buttonhole
of ‘Iranka’ rose, ‘Jana’ spray roses
and stachys foliage
Hand-tied bouquet
of ‘O’Hara’, ‘Iranka’, ‘Musette’, ‘Talea’
and ‘Savita’ roses, ‘Jana’ spray roses
and stachys foliage, both
Philippa Craddock Flowers

peach
flowers
Tablecentre
of ‘O’Hara’, ‘Iranka’,
‘Musette’, ‘Talea’ and
‘Savita’ roses, ‘Jana’
spray roses and stachys
foliage, Philippa
Craddock Flowers
“Roses en masse can look breathtaking; opt for different varieties which
complement each other to provide a palette of textures. The addition
of foliage will give further depth and movement.”
Philippa Craddock
peach
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Peach Avalanche’,
‘Shukrani’ and ‘Vuvuzela’
roses, bouvardia, lisianthus,
eucalyptus and salal foliage,
The Covent Garden
Academy of Flowers
peach
flowers
Hair comb
of ‘Vuvuzela’ and
‘Shukrani’ roses
and hypericum
Tablecentre
of ‘Peach Avalanche’,
‘Shukrani’ and ‘Vuvuzela’
roses, bouvardia,
lisianthus, eucalyptus
and salal foliage, both
The Covent Garden
Academy of Flowers

peach
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Juliet’ David Austin
roses, ‘Sweet Avalanche’
roses, ranunculus
and sweet peas,
Pomander
of ‘Bombastic’ spray roses,
both McQueens

peach
flowers
Table
grouping
of ‘Juliet’ and ‘Miranda’
David Austin roses,
‘Sweet Avalanche’ and
‘Peach Avalanche’
roses, ranunculus and
sweet peas, McQueens
P ink f lo we r s
to fu ll -o n fu c h si a, pink works
els
From sugary past ssic or contemporary choice
la
beautifully as a c
Pomander
of hydrangeas
Tablecentre
of ‘Keanu’, ‘Lady Bombastic’
and ‘Sweet Avalanche’ roses,
‘Bombastic’ spray roses,
‘Echo Champagne’ lisianthus,
hydrangeas, anemones, berried
polyanthemos, astrantia,
ranunculus and freesias, both
Amanda Austin Flowers

pink
flowers
Hand-tied bouquet
of ‘Sweet Avalanche’, ‘Lady Bombastic’
and ‘Keanu’ roses, ‘Angelique’ tulips, ‘Echo
Champagne’ lisianthus, astrantia and
anemones, Amanda Austin Flowers
pink
flowers
Heart wreath
of white ‘O’Hara’, ‘Piano’ and
‘Musette’ roses, ‘Bombastic’
spray roses, hydrangeas,
ranunculus, sage, berried
eucalyptus and viburnum,
Fairy Nuff Flowers
“Fabulous floral hearts are a big trend for 2016. Use beautiful blowsy
blooms, scented herbs and foliage for a dreamy look and fragrance.”
Steph from Fairy Nuff Flowers
pink
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘O’Hara’ and ‘Piano’
roses, ‘Bombastic’
spray roses, ‘Sarah
Bernhardt’ peonies,
hydrangeas,
ranunculus, tuberose,
sage and senecio
Tablecentre
of ‘O’Hara’ and
‘Piano’ roses,
‘Bombastic’ spray
roses, hydrangeas,
ranunculus, tuberose,
sage, berried
eucalyptus, olive and
senecio, both Fairy
Nuff Flowers

pink
flowers
Buttonhole
of dahlia, ‘Lydia’ spray roses
and berried eucalyptus
Tablecentre
of ‘Sweet Avalanche’ and
‘Talia’ roses, ‘Lydia’ spray
roses, dahlias, astrantia,
larkspur, dill, astilbe, berried
eucalyptus and viburnum,
both Love Blooms

pink
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Sweet Avalanche’ and ‘Talia’
roses, ‘Lydia’ spray roses,
dahlias, astrantia, larkspur, dill,
astilbe and berried eucalyptus,
Love Blooms
style tip r
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bouq g ribbons
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for a ch
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elega
pink
flowers
Heart wreath
of ranunculus, roses,
forget-me-nots, hellebore,
senecio, stocks,
eucalyptus, astilbe, mint,
peonies and allium, Jay
Archer Floral Design

pink
flowers
Tablecentre
of pieris, allium, peony, fritillaria,
astilbe, eucalyptus, stocks, tulip,
willow, rose and forget-me-nots
Hand-tied bouquet
of pieris, allium, peony, fritllaria,
astilbe, eucalyptus, stocks, tulip,
willow, rose, forget-me-nots,
sanguisorba and senecio,
both Jay Archer Floral Design
Red f lo we r s
an tic
g o fo r re d to create a super-rom
Be bold and
dramatic twist
floral look with a
Favour
of ‘Upper Secret’ roses,
ranunculus, anemones
and green bell
Tablecentre
anemones, hydrangeas,
ranunculus,
eucalyptus, green bell
and populus foliage,
both Ruby & Grace

red
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
hydrangeas, ranunculus,
anemones and green bell,
Ruby & Grace
red
flowers
style
tip
Wit Tablecentre
h
frille their
d pe of ‘Parrot’ tulips, ranunculus,
‘Par tals,
ro
add t’ tulip Sweet Williams, anemones,
an e s syringa, fountain grass and
twis xotic
tabl t to grevillea, Tineke
ecen
tres Floral Designs
white
red
flowers
Buttonhole
of ranunculus, waxflower,
parvi eucalyptus and a
bark heart
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Parrot’ tulips, Sweet
Williams, ranunculus,
anemones and syringa,
both Tineke
Floral Designs

red
flowers
Buttonhole
of ‘Naomi’ rose
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Naomi’, ‘Amnesia’
and ‘Black Baccara’
roses, dahlia, viburnum
berries, eucalyptus and
cotinus, both Hayford
and Rhodes
1 0 0 Wedding FLOWERS & accessories www.weddingmagazine.co.uk

white
red
flowers
Table grouping
of ‘Naomi’, ‘Amnesia’ and
‘Black Baccara’ roses,
dahlias, viburnum berries
and eucalyptus,
Hayford and Rhodes
red
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Naomi’ and ‘Glory Days’
roses, ‘Pepita’ spray roses,
dahlias, lisianthus and
sedum, Indeco Flowers
“If you are trying to achieve a vintage look for your wedding,
use vessels with a traditional feel. Copper, gold or edged glass vases
are perfect for this. Choose flowers with rich textures and colours
like deep burgundy and red.”
Benjamina from Indeco Flowers
white
red
flowers
Bridesmaid posy
of ‘Glory Days’ roses, ‘Pepita’
spray roses, lisianthus and sedum
Tablecentre
of ‘Naomi’ and ‘Glory Days’ roses,
‘Pepita’ spray roses, dahlias,
carnations, lisianthus and sedum,
both Indeco Flowers
www.weddingmagazine.co.uk Wedding FLOWERS & accessories 1 0 3

Purple f lo we r s
p u rp le o ff e rs a modern and
A palette o f
p ti o n fo r yo u r b ig-day blooms
luxurious o
Hair circlet
of ‘Avalanche’ spray roses,
waxflower, ranunculus
and limonium
Tablecentre
of ‘Sweet Avalanche’
spray roses, paperwhites,
limonium, lisianthus,
alchemilla mollis,
scabiosa stellata,
ranunculus, anemones,
waxflower and eucalyptus,
both The Wessex
Flower Company

purple
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Sweet Avalanche’
spray roses, paperwhites,
limonium, lisianthus,
alchemilla mollis, scabiosa
stellata, ranunculus,
anemones, waxflower and
eucalyptus, The Wessex
Flower Company
purple
flowers
Table grouping
of ‘Ocean Song’ roses, ‘St
Minerva’ dianthus and
scabiosa, The Bloomery
purple
flowers
Buttonhole
of ‘Ocean Song’ rose, ‘Ocean
Mikado’ spray rose, waxflower
and allium
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Blue Berry’ and ‘Ocean
Song’ roses, ‘Ocean Mikado’
spray roses, dianthus, phlox,
allium, waxflower, scabiosa and
eucalyptus, both The Bloomery
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purple
flowers
Table number
of ‘Purple Berry Mist’ spray
roses, viburnum berries,
hydrangeas, astrantia
and delphiniums
Tablecentre
of ‘Memory Lane’ and ‘Blue
Curiosa’ roses, ‘Purple Berry
Mist’ spray roses, viburnum
berries, hydrangeas,
astrantia, delphiniums and
senecio, both White
Lilac Flowers

purple
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Memory Lane’ and ‘Blue
Curiosa’ roses, ‘Purple Berry
Mist’ spray roses, viburnum
berries, hydrangeas,
astrantia, delphiniums
and senecio,
White Lilac Flowers
purple
flowers
Tablecentre
of ‘Ocean Song’ and
‘Memory Lane’ roses,
limonium, veronica,
waxflower, rosemary,
pittosporum and populus,
Flowers by Suzanne
“This bark-covered vase arrangement would look lovely as part

of a barn wedding or rustic theme. Aromatic rosemary adds a
woodland scent and the inside of the vase has been layered with
dark green moss. These containers are very versatile and also look
great with candles inside; use them as lanterns on the tables, with
hessian runners and scattered petals.”
Suzanne from Flowers by Suzanne
purple
flowers
Hand-tied bouquet
of ‘Ocean Song’ and ‘Memory Lane’ roses,
freesias, veronica, waxflower, limonium,
astrantia, rosemary, pittosporum and
pussy willow
Heart wreath
of ‘Ocean Song’ and ‘Memory Lane’ roses,
limonium, waxflower, eryngium and
pittosporum, both Flowers by Suzanne

Mixed f lo we r s
le n d o f sh a d e s from the same
Choose a b c ti c b u n ch of blooms
a n e c le
palette, or
Tablecentre
of ‘Avalanche’, ‘Ocean
Song’ and ‘Princess
Charlene’ roses, ‘Mimi
Eden’ spray roses, sweet
peas, guelder rose, hebe
and mint
Table
grouping
of ‘Mimi Eden’ spray
roses, sweet peas and
alchemilla mollis, both
Philip Hammond

mixed
flowers
Hand-tied
bouquet
of ‘Avalanche’, ‘Ocean Song’
and ‘Princess Charlene’
roses, ‘Mimi Eden’
spray roses, sweet peas,
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mint and galax leaves,
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Follow our definitive wedding flowers
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One year to go... Six months to go... Three days to go...
 Compile a scrapbook of flower  If your florist isn’t familiar with your  Check with your florist that all the
varieties and colour schemes you like venue, ask them to join you on a visit flowers you’ve ordered are available. If
by tearing pages from Wedding so they can advise on the best way to you have to have any alternatives,
Flowers & Accessories and Wedding. decorate each room. arrange to view them if necessary.
 Find out if your venue has its own  Now’s the time to finalise your flower
 Discuss last-minute arrangements.
in-house florist you can use. order, together with the number of
 Make sure your florist has a list of
arrangements needed.
Nine months
emergency contact numbers in case
of any unforeseen problems.
to go... Three months
 Once you’ve picked your dress and to go... The big day...
the attendants’ outfits, add a swatch
of both fabrics to your scrapbook  If you’re wearing flowers in your  Ask your florist to check all the
to refer to when you’re looking at hair, order a trial set and have a blooms to make sure none have been
colours for your flowers. run-through with your hairdresser. damaged in transit.
 If you’re not using the florist  Hand over buttonholes for the
promoted by your venue, start One month groom’s side of the wedding
looking for potential florists close
to where you’re getting married.
to go... party to the best man.
 Store any other
Ask for recommendations, or search  Hold a final
buttonholes and corsages
the online supplier directory at meeting with your
somewhere cool and dry.
weddingmagazine.co.uk. florist to reconfirm
 Place hand-tied bouquets
 Compile a florist shortlist. Make the arrangements.
in water.
appointments to see each one and  Provide up-to-date
details of all delivery Remember that wired
take your scrapbook with you to each
meeting. Book your favourite, the addresses to the florist. arrangements should be
earlier the better.  Double check with your venue that spritzed regularly with water.
 Make sure you get the booking the florist will be able to set up at your Make sure you dry off the stems of
confirmed in writing, together with an pre-arranged time. your bouquets at least half an hour
estimated breakdown of costs. Heads  Find out when the florist expects the before you leave for the ceremony, so
up – you may also be expected to pay bill to be settled – it’s normally 10 days there is no danger of them staining
a deposit. in advance. your dresses.
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Keep track of all the
flowers you need for
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■ Bridal bouquet Kirsty
■ Bridesmaid bouquets
Where can you see examples of your
chosen florist’s work?
■ Bridesmaid headdresses
■ Flowergirl posies
■ Groom’s buttonhole 2 Are they the recommended florist
of any particular wedding venue?
Church flowers 3 How many other weddings will the

florist be doing on the same day?
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■ Entrance
■ Altar
What ideas can they give you
within your budget?
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■ Columns
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be doing your flowers, or will it be
Civil ceremony flowers
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■ Entrance
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redeemed against your flower order?
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a mock-up of your bouquet and/
or table flowers so you can view
■ Entrance
them before the day? And is there a
■ Pedestal arrangements charge for this?
■ Top table
■ Other tables
■ Wedding cake 8 Is there a maximum distance they
will travel to decorate your venue,
and do they charge for delivery? If
■ Cars / transport
so, how much?
■ Additional arrangements
9 hen will you be expected to

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pay for your flowers, and by what
method? Will they ask for a deposit
to confirm your booking?
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wedding day do you need to
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and at what time?
12 How long do they need to set up?

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13 Do they charge for breakages of

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14 ill they collect any hired vases

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after your wedding, or will you
need to organise returns?
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A big day in March, April or May calls for
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muscari ranunculus
PEONY lisianthus astrantia
Summer
flowers
For a hot and hazy summer wedding,
opt for elegant blooms in shades of
pink, blue and purple
hydrangea lavender

anemone clematis gerbera
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flowers
Perfect for creating a warm and dramatic
look, the rich and sumptuous shades of
autumn are reflected in this array of berry-
coloured blooms
delphinium dahlia
narcissus rose ranunculus
Winter
flowers
Team fresh white blooms with green
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Events & Wedding Flowers difficult – there are so many beautiful but four, themes to represent the “Four
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Based in: London and Surrey these days! Peonies and sweet peas are Eton Chapel in Windsor.
among my favourites, but if I had to pick
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inspiration during long walks through then I would say lilac (also known as and groom on their wedding day is the
my local woods and neighbourhood. syringa) because of its fragrance. It biggest reward.
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Trend predictions: For 2016 the my very favourite
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Bright and beautiful

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