White and blue ceremony and reception flowers at The Lincoln Hotel

The second part of a lovely country styled wedding. 

The ceremony and reception were held at The Lincoln Hotel.

We carried on the white and blue colour scheme and along with the carnations and delphinium we added astrantia, astilbe, santini and alstroemeria.

The ceremony table had 3 jars of mixed flowers along with a few wooden branches to tie the look together,

Simple yet effective jars of flowers which would later be moved to the top table.

Each of the guest tables would have a grouping of 3 jars set on a wood slice.

Differing height jars and flowers give the blooms room and stop them being 'in the way' for your guests.

Just occasionally, (very rarely) the tables at a venue are just not ready for setting and time runs out for my delivery schedule. In these instances, especially at a hotel like The Lincoln, I can leave the displays set as I and the bride requested and the wonderful team will set them on the tables. It is at times like these that you know you are working with a great venue.

Thank you bouquets.

These are taken to reception and hidden from your guests until you are ready to present at the speeches.

If you love this style of design or the mix of flowers and colours and would like to incorporate into your own day please get in touch to discuss your options.

At The Lincoln Hotel I am one of their preferred suppliers and these are one of many options within their top package that include the table flowers.

Sandra xx

 

Blush and ivory reception flowers at Cleatham Hall

The stunningly beautiful venue at Cleatham Hall. Dressed and style with gorgeous blush and ivory blooms in a relaxed country style. A fabulous summer wedding reception set up.

K & A had chosen the delightful venue of Cleatham Hall for their wedding day. A bright and airy orangery is the setting for their receptions and is always a pleasure to work at.

The top table was adorned by a long and low arrangement of a beautiful summer mix of blooms in blush and ivory. Roses, eustoma, alstroemeria, sweet peas, ammi, gyp and a selection of foliage helped add a glorious scent to the room.

The orangery at its finest, bathed in sunlight with gorgeous flowers on show.

The guest tables each had a selection of 3 vases/jars with an array of blooms in the blush and ivory palette. Candles, table runners and other pieces styled by Blush venue decor.

All the pieces chosen by the couple styled together to give a romantic country look to the guest tables.

Cleatham Hall

Quicksand and ivory roses, ammi, champagne eustoma, gyp and alstroemeria

Low table designs with a romantic, dreamy style in a classic setting make for a stylish wedding reception.

The cake flowers to be attached by the cake maker. 3 corsage designs to sit on the 3 tiers.

Not forgetting the wonderful fireplace. In keeping with the other designs, 3 different vases each filled with a few blooms.

Placed in front of the mirror adds depth to the designs and reflects them back in to the room.

Have you booked this gorgeous venue? Like the style? Colours? Looking for flowers for your own special day? Please get in touch and let me guide you through your options.

More set ups at this venue - go to labels and search Venue:Cleatham Hall

Sandra x

 

Sunflower and Iris country style wedding at White Hart Hotel Lincoln

A sunny wedding set up at the lovely White Hart Hotel in Lincoln's historic Bailgate.

This is the ceremony and reception of the blog post from Friday, see bouquets and buttonholes here)

The ceremony table was adorned with a long and low of yellow sunflowers, blue delphinium, cornflower and Iris.

This was later transferred across to the top table.

The guest tables were each treated to a jar display of sunflowers, iris, gyp and foliage to create a sunny country style display.

The lovely King Richard Suite at The White Hart Hotel, ready and waiting for the happy couple and their guests.

If you love this style of display and would like to discuss your ideas for your own wedding please get in touch to book a consultation.

For more ideas and inspiration please use the menu on the right where you will find more set ups at this venue.

Sandra x

Sandra's Flower Studio at Grimsby auditorium wedding fair

Did you go along to the Grimsby wedding fair on 17th September? We were in the leisure centre with our flowers. If you stopped by and spoke to us, thank you, and if you signed up for our newsletter the first should have arrived by now.

If you didn't go, or need a refresher, this was our stand. We displayed some new designs for the upcoming wedding season and some went down a storm, really happy with the response.

This was by far the most popular design of the day. Very rustic and country looking table centrepiece which on the day had sedum, ammi, eustoma, echiveras and lovely seasonal foliage.

Are you having a country styled wedding? This would be perfect for your guest tables

Our watering cans were also popular, an ideal centrepiece for smaller budget weddings but still oh so pretty.

If you are wanting something larger, our bird cage design on a bed of seasonal flowers may suffice?

Lots of lush country flowers such as hydrangea, aster and sedum.

For a more classic style our mercury vases add a touch of glamour. These were filed with roses, anthuriums, eustoma, carnations and spider chrysants.

A bridal bouquet to match this style, or for a glamorous country bride.

Roses, anthuriums, hydrangea, ammi and eustoma in a classy hand tie.

A perfect buttonhole for the groom.

Our rustic arch was also a hit. Hire and decorate or we can supply everything. Beautiful organza drapes with foliage garland wrapped around and 2 gorgeous flower displays to gather. Add in some logs and rustic lanterns to complete the style. A perfect setting to say 'I do' either outside or can be set up inside, depending on your venue.

Lovely foliage, hydrangea and sedum makes for a pop of colour

Our stand for the show.

If you want to know more about us or our flowers please get in touch.

Sandra x

Marquee weddings

Today we are going to start to look at the different types of venues for your wedding breakfast. There are many styles from country house, castle, hotel, barn, marquee, village hall as examples. Today we are focusing on marquees - whether a permanent marquee at your venue or a temporary one you have had erected in a field or garden. The insides and styles are again very varied today with traditional styles or tipi like designs many of these designs will work with any.

Most marquees will have areas of high ceilings and are a cavan to fill. Tall centrepieces work well, drawing your eye up and through the marquee, adding WOW factor once you are inside.

These tall conical vases filled simply with pink lily and tall twisted willow are an excellent use of space and colour, lifting the black tables and matching the bows and runners.

We teamed these with low cube designs for the outer tables, where the ceiling is much lower and in the quiet area on the coffee tables. Keeping the same flowers/foliage lets the theme run but different designs add interest to your tables.

Add a pop of colour in a low design to a dark table will work too. The contrast adds the interest and shows up through the marquee

Natural and country style designs always work well in marquees as their very nature means the setting is usually pretty green. How about these gorgeous wooden bases with log upright for hanging the table numbers on filled with jars of a mixed selection of flowers? Add in a candle or two for later on in the evening.

The best way to fill the large ceiling space is to hang decorations. Hoops, ladders and rails are all popular but we love these hanging birdcages. They were hung over half of the guest tables and looked amazing

An easier way to have tall designs is our large 70 cm martini vases filled with summer gorgeousness. These certainly look the part and the WOW when you walked in was amazing!

Teamed with low fish bowls for the other half of tables and for the top table keeps the colour running through the whole marquee.

Want to keep to a white and cream theme? Add tall lily vases oaf oriental lilies and steel grass. This creates a classic look and the scent was divine.

Start as you mean to go on...add WOW to your doorway... A gorgeous archway filled with lots of country foliage, roses and gyp.

Keeping the country theme - small zinc watering cans filled with summer sunflowers, gyp, foliage and twigs. Stand on wood slices and add in small tea light lanterns.

If the marquee has space out side, create a buzz for your guests with signage  and a peak into what's in store for the reception. Large watering cans filled with sunflowers and country yellow flowers surrounded by logs and lanterns.

Add another design to the entrance to the marquee to lead the way

and don't forget the entrance/exit to the marquee. If a fine day many people will be milling in and out, keep it simple but effective.

More tall designs of our martini vases

and a top table set up to mirror the flowers already installed in the permanent marquee.

Don't want the traditional long and low design? Is there lots of room between top table and the guest tables? If so these garlands are a great addition, adding colour and interest to what otherwise would be a plain space but keeping the table free for the meal ahead.

Tall candlesticks are an alternative to vases, The balls can be made as large (or small) as required.

Are you having a marquee reception? If so get in touch to see how we could work our magic with your style and colours. We have many more photos of other set ups in marquees to show you, book a consultation today and let the flower journey begin

Sandra x