SEASONAL BLOOMS

Seasonalblooms Gorgeous flowers all year round

Your big-day blooms are a great way of incorporating your chosen theme or colour scheme, and they look amazing in those all-important photographs. To help give you heaps of inspiration, we’ve asked local florists to send in their top seasonal tips.

Winter luxe

“Think earthy, graceful and romantic in soft neutral colour palettes. Our Prosperity Range combines natural tones and pampas with the most gorgeous soft pink preserved roses and protea stems.” – Jen Murray from Adamapple.

“We anticipate that there will be less emphasis on dense foliage, with bouquets expected to be slightly smaller in size.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs.

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“A classic winter wonderland wedding with frosted foliage is a classic and timeless style.” – Bethany from Flowers By Jemma Holmes. “Sweet tones of burgundy, whites, light pink and foliage create a lovely ambience without becoming overly festive, which can easily be done.” – Bethany Byrne from Flowers By Jemma Holmes.

www.flowersbyjemmaholmes.co.uk “Classic whites and greens always look good against the dark winter sky and hopefully the snow-covered ground.” – Lynne Godfrey Symonds from élégance en fleurs.

www.adamapple.co.uk “Dried flowers are a huge trend right now. For a long time, couples have had to choose between fresh or artificial flowers but preserved versions mean you can keep them in your home as decorations long after the big day. They need very little maintenance, and by keeping them dry and out of direct sunlight, they will last around three years.” – Jen from Adamapple.

“Long gone are the days of brittle, colourless flowers collecting dust in your kitchen. Welcome glorious luxury blooms dried and preserved to create stunning masterpieces. Whether you’re dreaming of a boho, industrial-chic or country garden wedding, these will suit almost every style. The preserved rose stems that we use in our bouquets look and feel like a fresh rose, so you can have your cake and eat it too!” – Jen from Adamapple.

Step into spring

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“The preserved roses in our Blush Range are soft to the touch and look like they have been freshly plucked from the stem. Matched with a huge stunning dried pink protea stem which is freeze-dried in our studio and surrounded with striking ivory pampas, this bouquet screams luxury.” – Jen from Adamapple. “We love when couples go for pastel yellows, baby pinks, whites and blues. There is a wide choice of seasonal flowers available such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinth, which are great for achieving a fresh and vibrant look.” – Bethany from Flowers By Jemma Holmes.

“Monochromatic designs have their place and are likely to remain extremely popular.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs.

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“There are so many colours used for summer weddings, so we would suggest picking your favourite palette and not swaying to far from it. This will help you avoid your wedding becoming too busy or messy. Designs which include a tonal palette such as pinks and purples work well for this time of year.” – Bethany from Flowers By Jemma Holmes.

“Using wheat and delphinium grown here in the UK complemented with preserved roses is perfect for a boho or country-chic theme.” – Jen from Adamapple.

www.philspix.co.uk and www.elegance-en-fleurs.co.uk “Pastels are a beautiful colour scheme for spring. Garden roses in soft tones with plentiful, structured petals add elegance to any design.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs.

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“Our Blush Range is soft and feminine with lots of soft pinks and neutrals shades.” – Jen from Adamapple.

Summer loving

www.adamapple.co.uk “Our English Rose and Majestic Rose bouquets add a pop of colour to summer weddings.” – Jen from Adamapple.

Autumn romance

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“Autumn is naturally more rustic than other seasons. We anticipate dried flowers will continue to be a popular choice, particularly when mixed with fresh flowers in orange, combined with a pink and purple palette.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs. “As the cooler nights draw in, our Pure Range is the perfect autumnal choice. Preserved eucalyptus that rustles in the breeze coordinated with neutral soft bunny tails and preserved ivory roses.” – Jen from Adamapple.

“Beautiful floristry can really create and enhance the atmosphere at any wedding, so it’s something to keep in mind when you consider what you’d like on your special day.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs. “Venue decorations are likely to be even bigger than before.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs.

“Blooms, such as phalaenopsis or protea, would also look beautiful in seasonal bouquets and designs.” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs.

www.adamapple.co.uk “Our advice is to talk to your florist in the early stages of your wedding planning!” – Lynne from élégance en fleurs.

www.flowersbyjemmaholmes.co.uk “Autumn is my favourite flower season as there are so many options available. You can create natural designs including wooden logs, foliage and autumnaltoned florals, pumpkins and candles. Alternatively, you have the option to go big, bright and bold with lots of fiery tones finished with foliage.” – Bethany from Flowers By Jemma Holmes.

CONTACT THE EXPERTS élégance en fleurs, www.elegance-en-fleurs.co.uk | Adamapple, www.adamapple.co.uk Flowers By Jemma Holmes, www.flowersbyjemmaholmes.co.uk

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