Winter Wedding favourite flowers

 Happy New Year!! A little late but still! 

The beginning of the year is all about focusing on the future but it can be hard to say goodbye to the past. Flowers can help brighten the mood, remembering a specially bought bloom or a significant day. The flowers you choose to have in your home can transform you back to happier times, to those special events when the days are filled with love and laughter. Don't dismiss this idea when picking your wedding blooms, these in future years will trigger your happy memories at the sight or scent of a flower.

Winter weddings are probably at the very early stages for next winter or if you are a late planner then possibly for this season. Seasonal flowers are stronger, happier and could be cheaper than those out of season so here are the 7 best according to Funny How Flowers Do That.

Amaryllis

Thought of by many as a Christmas flower this looks stunning in tall displays and could be used as an alternative to a lily. Many beautiful colours from whites, creams, peaches, orange, pink, purple reds and bi-colours. They usual are multi bloomed stems and therefore are a great flower for adding to your statement displays. Symbolising pride and enchanting beauty, a perfect wedding bloom.

Anemone

With single a bloom on a stem they look similar to a poppy with their black hearts. They come in white and the jewel colours (red, purple, pink and blue) perfect for a bright winter wedding. They do keep growing once cut so care should be taken on which displays they are included in. Symbolising expectancy,  consideration and honesty what more could you want for a wedding flower.

Lilac

A late winter to spring bloom with their cluster of scented flowers. They do come in a few colours other than their namesake, pink, white and bi-coloured. Adding a few stems of lilac will fill the room with their scent, place at entrances and on tables for best effect. Symbolising domestic happiness, young love and remembrance what could be more perfect for a wedding?

Lisianthus

I use lizzy in a lot of my designs, it's a delicate flower but so pretty and the colour range is constantly growing. White, cream, yellow, green, pinks, peaches, blues and purples with shades of red and brown becoming popular. They have multiple blooms per stem and can be single or double varieties. If you are having a purple themed wedding these are a must! They symbolise gratitude and appreciation. Gardeners may know them as Japanese roses.

Cymbidium orchid

These come in mini and large flowers with many heads per stem. It may be more expensive per stem but you do get value as they are long lasting. Perfect for large display or the individual flowers can be cut and wired into bouquets, buttonholes and flower crowns. Their colour range is pink, purple, red, yellow, orange, green and bi-coloured. Symbolising a valued and respectful friendship.

Tulip

Beautiful tulips, one of my favourite (til next season of course!). Single bloomed stems, in a range of flower types, some frilly, single or double, white, cream, yellow, orange, red, pink purple. They also come in small or larger blooms but be careful where you add them as part of their beauty is they do keep growing and their stems will bend to the light and eventually droop. If you like your flower neat and upright these may not be for you.

Mimosa

A woody plant with yellow flowers, well little yellow pom poms, it has a light scent and can be used on its on for a cloud of sunshine or added to displays instead of the usual gyp. If your not sure on the flower but the name is familiar then you are thinking of the alcoholic drink with champagne and orange juice which is the same fresh colour.

Are your favourite winter blooms included or do you have a different personal favourite? Let me know

Sandra x

St Valentine's Day flower Delivery in and around Lincoln and Gainsborough

2021...It has been a while since I last posted and the world has changed in so many ways. I hope you and your family are safe and well. I know it's been a tough time for many...but flowers are a great way to cheer yourself or someone else up.

My business has had to pivot with weddings all but cancelled in 2020 and not looking like restarting for another few months. I have restarted gift designs and with that in mind here is St Valentines 2021 offerings.

Local delivery around Lincoln and Gainsborough is included, further small costs may be added  for some addresses further afield.

12 red roses £60

A dozen red roses £60
6 red roses £40

2 roses plus jar and foliage £20
1 red rose in vase gyp and foliage £17

Mixed red hand tie in water £35

Mixed non red hand tie in water £30

Tulips in jam jar £12

Mixed tulip hand tie in water £25

Vase displays
 Non red £25
Red £30

Jam jar posies £15

All photos are for reference, actual flowers and foliage may differ. Delivery is Friday12th, Saturday 13th or Sunday 14th. Order early for guaranteed date delivery. Times will vary on delivery route on the day. 

Message, phone, email or What'sApp/Messenger to order. Payment by BACS or card please on ordering.

Full name and address required. Card messages may be added.

For reference Mother's day is 4 weeks away on 14th March 2021

Sandra x

Flower of the month January - Tulip

Tulip: In the January Flower Agenda Fresh green foliage, unique shapes and fabulous colours: the tulip (Tulipa) is the ideal way to kickstart the year and bring a bit of spring into the home. Because the bulbs require more time to bloom outdoors, tulips that are grown as cut flowers get special treatment. The grower gives the bulbs an artificial winter period, after which the higher temperatures in the greenhouse make them think that it’s spring and so start flowering. The bulbs are therefore really tricked and ‘forced’ to flower in the greenhouse so that florists and consumers can enjoy these spring flowers early.  Origin  The tulip is native to Iran, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan. Nomads brought the bulbs to Turkey, where they became incredibly popular. Ottoman sultans wore a tulip as a symbol on their turban: 'tulip' comes from the Persian word ‘tulipan’ which means ‘turban’. Nowadays tulips are particularly associated with the Netherlands, the largest supplier of tulips as both bulbs and cut flowers. Assortment With over 600 cultivars the choice of tulips is extensive. The flowers are often even-coloured, but are also available with flames, coloured stripes and coloured edges. Tulips are classified by flower shape: single and double flowered, parrot tulips, lily-flowered tulips or in the form of fringed or Crispa tulips. The double tulips that resemble peonies are particularly unusual.   What to look for when buying tulips The weight determines the tulip’s appearance. Large bulbs produce the heaviest tulips with the biggest flowers. The height and stage of ripeness must correspond. This stage of ripeness is expressed in numbers from 1 (unripe) to 5 (ripe). When buying tulips the flowers must be free of pests and diseases. Tulips can sometimes show botrytis or yellow leaf tips. Weak, shiny spots on the stem indicate ‘tippers’ or ‘water stems’, which will not be sturdy in the vase. Some growers pre-treat tulips in order to reduce the growth of the stems and counteract leaf yellowing. Display tips  The 2019 trend is for very traditional or very contemporary arrangements. For traditional arrangements think of the atmosphere of an old still-life: deep, saturated colours in a jug or earthenware pot or a tulip vase. The modern style is full of twists: tulips where only the flowers are visible above the edge of the opaque vase, or which are placed so deep in a transparent vase that it almost looks like a terrarium. Their smooth stems make tulips ideal entry level flowers for millennials and centennials who are ill at ease with leaves and forms.  Care tips for customers   When choosing a vase, allow for a few centimetres growth. ​Make sure the inside of the vase is clean, and fill it with cold tap water. Add the supplied cut flower food to the water. Make sure there are no leaves hanging in the water. Remove the bottom leaves if necessary. Cut 2 to 3 cm off of the stem. Place the vase in a draught-free spot, not in the sun or near a source of heat but as cool as possible. Do not place the vase near fruit; this will accelerate the ageing of the flowers. Tulips drink a lot of water. Regularly check the water level in the vase and top up with cold tap water if necessary. Trim drooping tulips again, wrap them in strong paper and leave them to drink their fill in the water for an hour. They will then be beautifully upright again. Image credits Download images free of charge and credit Funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk Instagram: @howflowersdothat Facebook: @funnyhowflowersdothat Twitter: @flowersdothat Tulips are excellent flowers for a winter or spring wedding. For examples of our designs se the right side menu. Below are a few favourites to save you searching Bride's Teardrop bouquet Bride's hand tie posy Tulip buttonhole Bride's spring hand tie bouquet Tulip vase display Bride's white tulip bouquet If you like some of the designs you see and love tulips, why not get in touch to see how we can incorporate this flower in your wedding designs. Sandra x

Spring wedding flowers

Today we are looking at spring weddings. This is an excellent time of year to be married with lots of gorgeous spring flowers around. 

For budgets, I would say be careful of higher prices around St Valentines Day (14th Feb) and Mothering Sunday (11th March 2018, 31st March 2019, 22nd March 2020).

To the flowers; These gorgeous daffodil bouquets for your bridesmaids will make for a bright and cheerful wedding. If yellow is your colour, or accent (these would look fab with navy dresses). Just make sure the stems are fully wrapped so as the sap doesn't stain any dresses.

For the bride, a traditional shower shaped bouquet with lots of narcissus, small daffodils and roses. This was a highly scented bouquet and smelt divine.

In spring we can also get the beautiful cyclamen as a cut flower. Again these make excellent small posies for your maids. Coming in a range of colours from white, pink, purple and reds. Another highly scented bouquet.

Classic spring white and green (Greenery is colour of the year), this is a lovely fresh colour scheme with gorgeous germini, freesia, viburnum, bupleurum and foliage

and the maids posy too.

For something more vibrant, blue hydrangea, cappuccino roses and pink tulips

Another hand tie design of roses, double tulips, hyacinths, and foliage.

Or how about anemone? An all anemone bouquet brings lovely jewel colours together, or stick with one shade. These come in reds, purple, deep pink, blue, and white.

A blue colour scheme needn't miss out. The beautiful blue muscari are delicate and highly scented and make cute posies for your ladies.

The wonderful lily of the valley. This is available all year round now but beware, it is pricey for such a small flower. It is best (and cheapest) in it's natural season.

A beautiful all white/ivory bouquet. Filled with roses, spray roses, eustoma, ranunculus, and freesia with added sparkle to catch those early rays of sunshine.

Tulips!! What's not to love? These all tulip bouquets are so simple yet so pretty. Tulips come in a vast colour range, size of head and single, double and parrot varieties, there is bound to be something for your colour scheme.

Bridesmaid bouquet

Brides bouquet of single tulips

Brides bouquet of double tulips with a lovely silver collar.

Pink tulips

On to the men;

Buttonholes, should we feel, mirror the bridal bouquet. The groom and best man traditionally had a double flower from the bridal bouquet, but anything goes today.

A daffodil buttonhole wil certainly brighten up a dark suit.

For the groom a design of mixed narcissus

Page boy? How about two tiny sol d'or flower heads and fern

Tulips make great buttonholes, double or single

or teamed with another flower.

For the ladies don't forget we can create traditional lapel corsages, wrist corsages or a bespoke design  for their hand bag.

To decorate your ceremony we can create archways. This one is filled with a mix of narcissus and cuscus foliage, the scent just filled the room. 

For the guest tables we can provide these lovely nest designs, perfect for spring, filed with daffodils,

a mix of seasonal flowers, maybe in vibrant colours

or a more neutral theme.

Love fish bowls for your guest tables? These were filed with yellow stones and floating daisy heads

Wanting tulips? A tulip display in your colours with fern and ginista make a perfect spring display your guests can take home with them.

And don't forget the top table, mirror your guest table flowers in a larger display for you.

Are you getting wed in the spring time? We have many ideas and can source any spring flower. We are also working closely with British growers and this should work fantastic as we are a nation of lovers of spring blooms and Lincolnshire are where many grow. 

Get in touch today to start planning your springtime wedding flowers

Sandra x