Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Gyp and thistle wedding

A lovely gyp based wedding from a while ago that got missed on the blog.

A slight twist on the usual gyp bouquet for the bride with added blue thistles and trails of ivy to add movement to the design as you walk down the aisle.



The bridesmaids each carried a posy of gyp with added shoestring ribbon trails.



The lovely flower girl carried a basket of gyp and thistles decorated with satin burgundy ribbon and cute bows.



The bride also wore gyp in her hair, and we provided 6 wired sprigs so the hair dresser could attach.


The groom wore a single thistle head with trig of gyp and and ivy leaf as his buttonhole.


While the rest of the groomsmen wore a single thistle hard and ivy leaf. All stems were bound with twine.


The ladies wore a corsage of gyp. The bride had asked for an elongated shape rather than the usual round bunch. We added white ribbon around the stems and a cute bow.


Buttonholes at the ready for delivery.


We also provided thank you flowers for the speeches


and a single table display for the wedding breakfast table. This included white lily, roses, gyp, and seasonal foliage.


Another intimate wedding party we created flowers for. Whatever size of your day we can style your flowers and deliver to your venue on the wedding morning.

If you love what we do, book a consultation to discuss your flowers soon, and let us take you on a flower adventure

Sandra x




Monday, 25 September 2017

Blue Delphiniums at Doddington Hall

H and I held their wedding reception at the beautiful coach house at Doddington Hall. Their wedding party flowers are here
The theme was a country style but they wanted to keep the table designs very simple but a little unusual. We went through a few designs but they really liked the simplicity of jam jars and chose a single jar with a delphinium spike surrounded with gyp.


These liked lovely on the tables 


and we placed 4 jars on the top table too.


The Coach House at Doddington Hall


The beautiful top table and a guest table.


This is a lovely venue, very spacious and light, with a full sided window which opens up onto a beautiful courtyard garden.




The ceremony table within the Hall itself was adorned with a beautiful country crate filled with roses, delphiniums, eustoma and gyp.
This would later be placed on the top table.


If you are holding your wedding here at Doddington Hall you can view other set ups we have styled by searching labels, Venue:Doddington Hall

We are more than happy to talk you through your flower options, large or small, and would love to met you. To book either ring/email or book a slot online


Sandra X

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Friday, 22 September 2017

Red rose and white freesia wedding flowers

This wedding was from a while ago but never blogged. Another lovely intimate wedding with a red and white colour scheme for the flowers.
The bride chose a teardrop bouquet and I feel these work especially well with roses and freesia.
These are gorgeous Gran Prix roses with white freesia, ruscus and fern foliage.


The maid of honour carried a posy of beautiful white roses with ruscus foliage


and the bridesmaid carried a posy filled with gorgeous white freesia and foliage.


The groomsmen each wore a red rose and the groom wore a rose and freesia buttonhole to match his bride.


The ladies all had a traditional corsage of white freesia to compliment their outfits.

These are all simple designs but the flowers used create the wow factor and set against beautiful dresses will create a stunning look for you and your maids.

If you are looking for flowers for your wedding party and love what we can create please get in touch to book a consultation today.

You can now book online


Sandra X




Thursday, 21 September 2017

Purple wedding reception displays

Having blogged about colour in wedding bouquets (see purple designs here) and gone through the more popular colours, we now go through the same colours but for the reception designs. Mostly featuring table centrepieces for your guest tables.
Starting with purple again, we feature many types and styles of designs to bring ideas and inspiration for your planning.

One of my favourite low designs, a nest of vines with a display of lilacs and purples with lovely foliage. A lovely alternative spring display.


Bird cages are very popular with a country theme. These designs are encased within the cage (left) or just with a few trailing sprigs (right).


Or if you want more glamour, our black urns may be for you? Filled with gorgeous ivory roses with purple Vanda orchids for a splash of colour.


Our cylinder vases can be arranged in groups of 3 and have flowers of your choice. Here we have calla, agapanthus and rose.


Our gorgeous tall candelabras can be arranged with flowers in so many ways. This display is to suit a country garden style but still keeping the glamour of the crystal chimneys.


Or for total glamour style with a ball of roses, carnations, eustoma and foliage.


The top table will look stunning with a long and low of your chosen flowers


or we can work with the venue stylist if adding ribbons and swags to your table.



For a larger, deeper table other displays can be added either end like these lily vases with roses and bear grass.


Or with candelabras for a candle lit mood later in the evening.


You don't have to stick with just purple, and or white, add in another colour to brighten the theme.


Pedestals are not just for church. Use them for your civil ceremony and then move to your top table or cake table, or to greet guests as they arrive.


Wanting to keep tables simple? Fish bowls with floating flowers work well



or wrap them around the bowl, callas are perfect for this


Or fill the bowl with beautiful blooms and fairy lights.


Country crates are popular. This one is filled with flowers and herbs, adding a lovely aroma to the day.


Wanting tall designs without blowing the budget? Our lily vases can be filled with many flowers, here with purple September and eustoma.


We have martini vases go many heights. These are just the right height for your guest tables. A central delphinium spike surrounded with roses, carnations, astro and more.





To add mood lighting around your venue, our hurricane vases with tea lights can be hired and blooms added to them to suit your theme.


Or fill them with flowers to dot along your top table


Buckets can be filed with your favourite blooms too


Our small candelabras can be styled with gorgeous flowers and used at the main centrepiece




or for the top table alongside the taller ones for the guest tables.


Don't forget the humble posy. These have their place, either as centrepieces in their own right or to jazz up the outer bar area as here at The Dower Hotel.


And last but certainly not least, the jam jar. An ever popular favourite. Here there is one jar filled with flowers and foliage, teamed with a fern plant and a tea light.




Whatever and however you want your reception styled, we can provide expert advice and on the day set up. We also clear down if our vases are used and hired, early the next morning, while you enjoy your breakfast usually.

We have many many more ideas, but these are perfect for a purple theme. If you are having other colours, they can all be tailored to that too, just ask for more options.


I hope this has given you inspiration and if you would like to talk through your flower displays with us please book an appointment. Either email/ring or you can now book online.


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Sandra XX