Professional images of a winter wedding at Washingborough Hall

Following on from my posts earlier in the week I mentioned that I would post some professional images of the winter wedding at Washingborough Hall. Well here you are, beautiful stunning images from David Lowerson. He very kindly sent me these images and a few more to add to my portfolio. This also proves why you need a professional to take your shots on the day, so clear and light with so much detail on show.

If you are looking for a venue and a photographer I strongly suggest you check these suppliers out, links on the names above to websites.

If you do connect with either, please mention where you heard their names. I have no ties with either but it is always good to know where word of mouth comes from.

If you like the flowers in the images please do get in touch to discuss your own designs or if you are not getting wed please leave a comment below. 

Sandra x

Festive wreath Workshop

Are you creative? Or would you like to be? Take a couple of hours out from the rush of Christmas and take some me time. We all need to do this more, so why not join me for an evening and learn how to make and design your own door wreath. Don't be like the crowd and buy a generic one from the supermarket, get those creative juices flowing and design your own masterpiece to hang on YOUR front door. Be the envy of the street and your friends, or bring them along to for some festive cheer.
Suitable for all, every year I have one guest who swears they won't be able to make one look anything like and every year that person goes away happy with their creation. Go on give it a go this Christmastide.


A few photos from some of last year's workshops:

I have a couple of dates at Willingham by Stow village hall. Opposite the Half Moon Pub. Easy to get to with on street parking. December 9th and 16th 7-9pm.

Also December 10th 2-4pm at AnShen on West Parade.

 Pre booking essential. £25 per person with all items required to make your wreath included. If however you have your own hardy scissors or secateurs please do bring them along.

Ring me on 07748095431 to book

If you have a group and would like a block booking either at the village hall or if you have your own venue then please get in touch with numbers and dates and I will give you a quote.

Sandra x

Winter wedding at Washingborough Hall

The ceremony and reception of yesterday's wedding were held at the beautiful Washingborough Hall Hotel. If you are looking for an all in venue with beautiful grounds then this has to be on your list. A Georgian manor house that is privately owned and has been lovingly restored makes a perfect venue for you and your guests.

The ceremony takes place in the gorgeous Winston room and Catriona kept the theme of gyp throughout the displays. A long gyp display adorned the ceremony table while large lanterns decorated the aisle.

Pumpkin vases of gyp were also dotted around the windowsills and plinths.

For the wedding breakfast gyp balls were sat on low conical vases allowing guests clear vision across the table allowing the natural flow of conversation.

In case you are wondering the chairs are brought in from the ceremony room while photographs are being taken. The tables are also spread out between the two rooms allowing lots of natural light in.

The top table had the gyp display from the ceremony display plus another section added and then the pumpkin vases were displayed along the rest of the length.

More tomorrow as I show you some of the professional images.

If you are getting married here at Washingborough Hall or any other Manor House venue please give me a call so we can discuss how you may set your flower style.

Sandra x

Winter wedding bridal bouquets

Looking back over this year I have not managed to keep blogging and therefore you have missed out on seeing many many magical weddings. It is time to put this right! 

It will also, hopefully, give you inspiration for you own flowers whether you are getting married in 2017, 2018 or 2019.

So to start;

This was Catriona's wedding from way back in January. Perfect flowers for a winter wedding.

The bridal bouquet was a hand tie posy of a mix of white and ivory freesia, ranunculus, bouvardia, spray roses and gyp with pitto foliage.

The stems were wrapped in gold satin ribbon and pinned with ivory pearl headed pins.

The bridesmaid wore navy blue dresses and each were given a posy of gyp to carry.

Stems matching the bridal bouquet.

The mum's each wore a corsage of a  mix of flowers from the bridal bouquet. If this works with their outfits I feel this is the perfect way to adorn their style.

The groomsmen each wore a small gyp buttonhole with a tie of gold ribbon to match the bridesmaids. Again a neat way to style everyone and bring the various outfits together.

Tomorrow we will look at the wedding ceremony set up and wedding breakfast tables at Washingborough Hall.

If you see any designs that you love or would like to discuss how I may help you choose your flowers please get in touch to book a free no obligation consultation

Sandra x

Get creative this Christmas

Christmas door wreath workshop.

Would you like to make and design your own Christmas door wreath? I have just the workshop for you. Come along for a couple of hours away from the stress and rush of the festive season and play with flowers. Learn how to dress a wreath, from which foliage's will work best, a selection will be available, to how to attach various decorations, from the natural such as cones, orange slices and apples to the more glitzy decorations such as baubles and tinsel. Various ribbons will be on hand as well as snow and glitter spray for those that want even more Christmas to hang on the door.

Door hangers can also be purchased.

Come on your own, bring a friend or send an early Christmas present all are welcome and anyone can attend (above 14 years)
All items required to make a wreath are included but if you have a trusty hardy pair of scissors or secateurs please bring them along.

December 9th and 16th both 7-9pm at Willingham by Stow village Hall (opposite Half Moon pub). Pre book only please. £25 per person.

To book ring 07748095431

Come along for a festive cheerful couple of hours and go home with a splendid decoration to adorn your front door.

Sandra x

Bailgate Wedding Fayre

This Sunday I will be in The Judge's Lodgings as part of The Bailgate Wedding fayre in Lincoln. 6 lovely venues, all different, will be open along with lots of lovely, talented suppliers.

The Judge's Lodgings
The Lincoln Hotel
The Cathedral Centre
White Hart Hotel
Lincoln Castle
Charlotte House Hotel

To see who else is exhibiting see here

I look forward to meeting you and discussing how I may help you style your day with beautiful flowers and accessories.

Sunday 11-4pm

See you soon
Sandra x

Up coming dates for your diary

Wedding Fayres

Are you planning a wedding for 2017 or 2018? Or looking for those last minute items for your autumn or winter wedding this year?
If you answered YES to the above then you *need* to pop along to one or more of the following fayres. All venues are stunning in their own way (if you are right at the beginning of your planning, all (*except Grimsby) hold wedding ceremonies from intimate do's to full blown affairs) and all have a different style to them.

18th September 10.30-3.30pm
Grimsby Auditorium - Leisure Centre area

9th October 11-4pm
Bailgate Wedding Fayre - Judges Lodgings

9th October 11-3pm
Cleatham Hall - I will have displays on site as their partner supplier

16th October 11-3pm
Earl of Doncaster Hotel

6th November 11-3pm
Rossington Hall - Ballroom


Do come and say hello if you decide to visit one or all of these. I would love to talk through your ideas for your wedding styling and flower creations.

Sandra x