FANTASY FLORALS

Beautiful blooms for every celebration

Is a wedding even a wedding without flowers? Beautiful blooms have adorned nuptials since ancient Greek times, but with the range of florals, styles and installations ever-growing, as well as huge changes to the way we get married over the last year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the choice. We chose three types of wedding and asked some of Bristol and Somerset’s best florists how they would turn them into the ultimate floral fantasy…

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A small, intimate celebration

“For a smaller wedding, delicate and exquisite blooms like orchids would be fabulous; the detail of these beautiful flowers would be really appreciated in this setting. They’re also not the go-to wedding flower at the moment, making them even more special.” – Jacalyn Dobson, Cottage Flowers

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“An intimate wedding is the perfect opportunity to explore conceptual ideas with your florist to really showcase your personalities and ensure your photos look amazing for sharing with your family and friends who couldn’t attend. A colourful floral arch could be used for the ceremony and then kept in place as a backdrop for the reception. If you’re only having one table for the wedding breakfast, then consider a decadent table piece such as a tall stand dripping with your favourite flowers.” – Jennifer Owen, Goldfinch Floral Studio

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“When it’s up close and personal, I love to include dainty flowers such as wax flower, delicate gypsophila and pretty paper-like anemones – at a smaller wedding you can really appreciate the tiny details that have so much meaning to them. I also love using quirky vintage vases for a personal feel.” – Beth Litaunieks, The Midnight Garden

A fabulous garden party

“What could be more beautiful for a garden party than having your tables filled with the perfume of fragrant roses, stocks and garden herbs, teamed with fluffy delphiniums and peonies?” – Jacalyn Dobson, Cottage Flowers

www.goldfinchfloralstudio.co.uk | www.gemhicksphotography.com “With garden-style weddings and marquee settings, it makes sense to be inspired by your surroundings – think abundant foliage and bud vases full of seasonal meadow or garden flowers. Keep your table decorations low and simple, while bringing height and interest with foliage chandeliers and suspended canopies of greenery.” – Jennifer Owen, Goldfinch Floral Studio

“Whenever I think of a garden-style wedding, I imagine a real celebration where the flowers are organic and natural. I like to use vibrant colours and statement flowers such as big blousy peonies and café au lait dahlias to really take your breath away. Big arrangements exploding with foliage is always a favourite style of mine, and can flow beautifully outdoors to bring a real focal point to the space.” – Beth Litauniek, The Midnight Garden

“To me, a modern wedding is all about being chic and elegant. Clean lines and a minimal colour palette will let the flowers do the talking. Picture grand, tall blooms such as delphiniums and veronicas, which are a real statement on their own, or pair with hydrangeas for a very contrasting look. You don’t always need a lot of flowers to provide impact.” – Beth Litaunieks, The Midnight Garden A contemporary-chic wedding

“There’s a trend for dried and dyed flowers being used, either instead of or mixed in with fresh blooms. If you have a specific colour in mind, then ask your florist to look into these options for a unique look. We’ve seen amazing candypink gypsophila or jetblack pampas grass.” – Jennifer Owen, Goldfinch Floral Studio

www.goldfinchfloralstudio.co.uk | www.photosbyjim.co.uk “For something completely unexpected and wow-worthy, ask your florist to explore what backdrops can be hired for an installation. I love this crescent moon arch by Floral Fabrications; it makes a statement for your ceremony and photos. There are more and more shapes coming on to the market, so if you have a theme such as geometric, celestial, etc., then smaller centrepieces can also be made to reflect these ideas.” – Jennifer Owen, Goldfinch Floral Studio

“Go big or go home! If you’re having a contemporary theme, then the flowers need to be bold. Not necessarily in colour, but in style. Try grouping florals togethers with little fuss or fluff to keep the overall look minimal and chic. How about architectural blooms such as anthuriums in peach or chocolate brown or the king protea?” – Jacalyn Dobson, Cottage Flowers

CONTACT OUR EXPERTS: Jacalyn Dobson | Cottage Flowers | www.cottageflowersandmore.co.uk Jennifer Owen | Goldfinch Floral Studio | www.goldfinchfloralstudio.co.uk Beth Litaunieks | The Midnight Garden | https://midnight-garden.co.uk Rachel Ruddle | Flower Preservation Workshop | www.flowerpreservationworkshop.co.uk