Hemswell Court burgundy fish bowls

The reception of the wedding from yesterday's post (here) was held at the fabulous Hemswell Court. The bride wanted to continue the theme of the flowers through the designs but wanted to keep them compact on the table. Fish bowls (these are 10" bowls) were decided on and as it was a winter wedding candles added.

We used roses, calla lily, dahlia and thistles with eucalyptus foliage within the bowl on most of the guest tables.

Hemswell court nearly ready for the wedding breakfast.

The bridesmaid bouquets were also utilised for the top table, a round table, and for the main family table. These would be placed in the fish bowl as below for a larger, fuller display. Bear grass and crystal glass rocks were added to the bowl for extra interest.

Are you getting married at Hemswell court or do you love these fish bowls? Ask us how we can style your day to totally personalise it to you and your future husband.

A couple of weddings we have styled at Hemswell Court are Here and here for more go to labels on the right and scroll to Venue:Hemswell court.

Using your bridesmaid flowers on the tables can help with budgeting and they do have to go somewhere while the reception takes place so make the most of them. We have more options to double up on flower designs to save you money.

Take that first step and book a consultation today to start your wedding flower planning journey.

Sandra x

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Saxby All Saints Hall

The wedding breakfast of G and J was held at Saxby All Saints Hall. A place we had not visited before, but what a beautiful setting. A marquee was erected on the front lawn for the celebrations and we had been asked to provide decorations both inside and outside to lead the way.

(To see the bridal party flowers for this wedding click here and to see the church flowers click here)

From the carpark we placed oak logs and a branch or two with lanterns, fork and wedding sign. Alongside these were two oversized watering cans filled with sunflowers, sol, gyp and chrysants.

At the entrance to the marquee we had more logs and lanterns, both candle and fairy lights, with two old crates and LOVE sign and to top it all off a baby watering can filled with flowers. Sunflowers were dotted around the displays to add a splash of colour.

The crates and watering can display

On the inside of the marquee entrance we placed more logs and lanterns, candle and fairy lights, to mark the entrance when it got dark.

The top table was decorated with up turned glasses, wine, cocktail, martini and sundae, each with a candle on top and small sunflower underneath. We also placed sprigs of gyp between the glasses and each glass had yellow ribbon attached.

Part of the top table design.

At each end of the top table we had yet more logs, rustic large and small lanterns with sunflower head, gyp and corn decoration.

Top table display

The guest tables were small zinc watering cans filled with sunflowers, yellow sunny santini chrysants gyp and twigs. These were placed on log slices and either had small butterfly lanterns or tea lights.

(The tables were still being set by the catering staff)

These make excellent displays for a country style wedding and also add a splash of colour in a marquee.

The view from the top table.

All go the logs, lanterns, fairy lights, sign and glasses can be hired from us. Whether you are having flowers from us or not we have a lot of items available to hire. Let us know what props you are looking for, if we don't have it we may know companies which do, always happy to pass on to others where we can.

Are you having a marquee wedding reception? They are great as a blank canvass and can work with any style or colour of flowers. This was a pink based wedding we styled Here

Ask us to show you more set ups in marquees when you come along for a consultation to discuss your flowers. Book an appointment today and start your wedding flower journey with us.

Sandra X

The Oaklands Hotel, Grimsby

Following on from the church service was the wedding breakfast at The Oaklands Hotel, Grimsby.
The top table display was split into 3 separate designs. A larger middle arrangement with two similar but smaller designs at either end.

The flowers were of a similar content to the brides bouquet with germini, freesia, viburnum, bupleurum and white stallion chrysants with a mix of foliage.

 The guest tables each had a medium fish bowl with ivory germini and bear grass with an ivory candle and clear crystal stones in the base.

I also dressed the table with tea lights in small glass holders and clear table crystals.

Each of the ladies chairs was dressed with an added germini with diamante in the chair bow.











The whole room all ready and waiting the arrival of the bride and groom.











I love receiving emails like this a week after the wedding.

Hi Sandra

Thank you so much. The flowers were absolutely stunning and are still going strong now!

It's been a pleasure having you do the flowers for the wedding.

Hayley (April 2013)

Guest table ideas

 Looking for venue ideas? Today I'm looking at some of the different options available.
Above are a mix of high and low designs both with pink lilies and willow. The height works well in a marquee drawing the eye through the venue but not overpowering you with the addition of the low designs.

 Fish bowls are a popular option with many different flower designs. These are a hand tie of Iris, roses and thistles with eucalyptus.

 Another conical vase arrangement with a mixed design of lilies, amaranthus roses, gerberas and mixed foliage.

 A low zinc bucket sprayed to match the brides colour scheme with a variety of summer blooms.

 Glass cubes with classic white blooms of Calla and oriental lilies and curcumas these were on low coffee tables in the venue as well as on guest tables.

 An autumnal mix of flowers in a low cylinder adds colour especially on a dark cloth. But why stick with white?

 A cute idea for a tea party. We used tea, coffee and sugar containers with 5 gerberas and added in iced gems.

 Carnations are staging a comeback and these are fabulous for a purple themed wedding. A table ring of bi coloured carnations and gyp with midelino loops.

 Another quirky idea for a village fete or garden theme, wellington boots. Add in some gorgeous summer blooms and foliage.

 Going for the minimalist look? Calla lilies in a bowl.

 A taller minimal design.Willow and gerberas but using the vase as part of the whole design.

 Roses in lily vases work with the room to add a little height to the tables without distracting from the room decor.

 Large martini vases add a statement to a room. They work very well in a blank canvass as a marquee.

 Low martini vases are an alternative to the fish bowls.

 Add a block of colour to your tables with a fish bowl filled with one flower. These can then be given away as gifts for your guests.

 If you want to co-ordinate your table designs with a hard to match in flowers colour, wrap a container in matching material.

 Traditional posies are still a popular choice and are a self contained gift for guests.

 Have personal containers you want to incorporate? This was from a brides collection of tea pots. All tables had a different tea pot but the same flowers which tied the theme together.

 Candles work well in bowls.

 Or in small martini vases.

 Candleabras don't have to be tall. Try these cute alternatives.

A vintage them? Tea party? Include a tea service into your designs.

These are just a small selection of what is available. I can design and create so much more.....ask to see more.