A last minute wedding

Back in August I received a phone call on a Wednesday for wedding flowers on the Friday, could I help? As the shop had a good variety of flowers and the groom who was ordering them left colours to me, I said yes. The only colours he gave me were the dresses, the bride was wearing red and bridesmaids pink.

This was the brides hand-tied bouquet.

A selection of white and ivory flowers including lilies, germinis, hydrangea and roses with mixed foliage.
The three bridesmaids bouquets were of white hydrangea and roses and pink germini and spray roses.
Also requested were 4 table arrangements for display at the reception which was being held at their home. For these I used glass cubes in two designs.

One a longer, lower design using white hydrangea and freesia with pink alstroemeria and lilies.
The other a taller arrangement with white freesia and lilies with pink roses and gerberas.
There were also a handful of rose buttonholes.

A last minute wedding can sometimes work, as on this occasion, but it does depend on what is in stock and how flexible you are on what you have. My advice is always the more notice you can give the better choice you will have.

White Hart Hotel (Lincoln)

Sarah's wedding reception was held at The White Hart in Lincoln.

A long and low design in white flowers, lily, germini, eustoma, carnations and stallion chysants, with various foliage.
A 60cm round lily vase with a stem of white oriental lily and bear grass.
The King Richard Suite at The White Hart Lincoln having the final preparations done in for the arrival of the bride and groom.

Ivory and white table displays

We were asked to provide 3 table displays in scented ivory and white flowers for a wedding breakfast at the Wig and Mitre on Steep Hill.

I chose white oriental lilies, white dutch roses and freesia for their scent and for filler used white 'stallion' chrysants.

Pink rose and white lily wedding

Sarah's wedding flowers from Saturday.

Gorgeous two tone pink roses and white lilies with lush dark green foliage arranged in a hand tied bouquet. The stems were bound in dusky pink satin ribbon.
The two bridesmaids carried a matching but smaller bouquet with stems bound in white satin ribbon.
The bridal party buttonholes were single white roses with ruscus foliage.

Jocastas

The civil wedding and reception of Kelly at Jocastas.

The registrars table centre piece was a long and low arrangement which after the service would be transferred to the top table. In matching colours to the brides bouquet it had white lillies, gerberas, eustoma and akito and freedom roses.
The civil ceremony room at Jocastas.
The top table dressed ready for the bride and groom.
The wonderful backdrop from the marquee.
Each guest table had a single white lily with bear grass displayed in a clear lily vase. We also provided the red and white rose petals.
The lovely spacious marquee with bar area. The chairs would be moved from the ceremony room to the reception area while photos are taken outside.
The marquee and table layout looking to the dancefloor.

Branston Hall

The last instalment from Saturday.

Hannah's ceremony and reception were held at Branston Hall. As it was a late pm wedding we arrived at dinner to deliver the bridal flowers and to set the table displays.

Hannah had wanted to keep it simple for the tables so in keeping with her flowers we arranged 3 maroussia roses with bear grass in tall clear vases.

This is the bar area at night, the tables are kept in here while the ceremony takes place next door and then moved while the bridal party has the photographs taken outside.


The Churchill Suite dressed for the wedding ceremony.
The registrars table display. Hannah sent me a photo which she had found and asked if I could recreate it in her flowers. The flowers are Oriental lily, maroussia roses, eustoma, carnations and small button chrysants.
Two bay trees were placed either side of the entrance to the room, placed so when you walk down the corridor you will first notice one then as you turn to walk in you will see the other.

White Wedding Flowers

This is our 3Rd and final wedding from Saturday.

Hannah initially got in touch via e-mail through this blog to enquire about us being involved with her wedding. As she lives away most of the correspondence was done via e-mail and the phone. Pictures and ideas were sent, thought about and eventually we came up with the ideas below.

Hannah's bouquet was a trailing posy of white and ivory flowers. These were oriental lily, freesia, veronica, eustoma and maroussia roses with various foliage. The trailing part was simply strands of bear grass.
Her four maids carried an overarm style bouquet of 3 maroussia rose with aspidistra leaves and bear grass. The stems were completely bound in matching satin ribbon.
The flower girl carried a cute gold star wand decorated with a single akito rose with matching ribbon trails.
There were many buttonholes and corsages for this wedding;

A corsage to be attached to a small handbag of veronica, freesia, eustoma and a small sprig of gyp.
Two wrist corsages of a maroussia rose, freesia, eustoma, veronica and foliage on n ivory pearl wrist band.
A traditional corsage for a jacket lapel of the same flowers as the bag corsage.
The grooms buttonhole, in keeping with the brides bouquet, of a single maroussia rose and freesia florets.
1 of 2 single maroussia rose buttonholes.
3 double rose buttonholes of maroussia and avalanche roses.
1 of 5 single carnation buttonholes.

Ideas for Table/Floor displays

A couple of new ideas for Table/Floor displays.

Our very large martini vase filled with blue coloured gravel. In amongst this are 3 yellow gerberas to add a splash of colour with a co-ordinating candle on top. Colours can be altered to your colour scheme depending on availability.
A large wood effect container which can stand up to 5 foot high dependant on flowers used. Have this as a budget alternative to a full pedestal or as an added extra for a church porch way or entrance lobby.

Colours and flowers can be altered to fit in with your flower scheme. We already have an order for a church porch way in a few weeks.... watch this blog for pictures.

In this arrangement are white oriental lilies, gerberas and stocks with aspidistra leaves.

Rose and lily wedding Flowers

The wedding flowers of the lovely Sarah and Mark from Saturday.

From the first consult Sarah knew exactly what she wanted for her bouquet. I was given a picture from a magazine to recreate. A gorgeous hand-tie of ivory roses and white lilies with a touch of foliage.

The roses we chose were Avalanche along with the fabulous white oriental lilies creating a wonderful aroma. Parvi eucalyptus spikes added just the right amount of contrast. The stems were bound up in navy satin ribbon.

As the the six bridesmaids all wore navy blue dresses they carried a small hand-tie of avalanche roses again with a few sprigs of eucalyptus, with the stems bound in ivory satin ribbon. To add touch of navy the ribbon was pinned with navy coloured pins.
The flower girl carried three avalanche roses with eucalyptus again with ivory ribbon and blue pins.
All the men in the bridal party had an Avalanche rose buttonhole with eucalyptus foliage.
The two Mums wore a corsage of ivory eustoma and spray roses with eucalyptus and ruscus foliage.

Washingborough Hall

Shelley's minimalist theme continued in the venue arrangements. Originally going to make these herself it was decided that on reflection it would be easier and less stressful for me to do them. On receiving a quote Shelley was surprised to find there wasn't much difference in the price. I must point out all the glassware was hired.

Fish bowls with 3 calla lilies and bear grass with a few glass rocks in the base were the table centres.
For the registrars table an unusual piece was chosen. A large wine goblet with white akito roses, lilies,blue agapanthus and royal blue feathers. Bear grass loops tie in with the fish bowls.
On the registrars table at Washingborough Hall.

The reception room with 4 tables and the top table.
The top table also had a fish bowl.
One of the guest tables.
We hire out our bay trees dressed in your wedding colours. As it was such a lovely sunny day we positioned them on the steps to greet the bride on her arrival.
The glorious gardens at Washingbough Hall.

A gorgeous venue throughout with friendly owners and staff.

This is probably our most popular venue this year. Watch out for more photos coming soon.