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Hello petal The latest flower trends

We love flowers here at Your South Wales Wedding, but with so many gorgeous blooms to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming. There are lots of ways to incorporate flowers into your décor, such as the bouquets, buttonholes, flower walls, table runners, corsages, centrepieces, arches, hanging installation, hair accessories and pew ends, to name but a few. To help inspire you, we’ve asked local suppliers more about their companies and for their top tips.

MEET KATE PUGH FROM OUT OF THE BOX

kate_pugh22@icloud.com | www.instagram.com/outofthebox_bykate

My name is Kate, and I’m a professional flower preservation artist. I create timeless resin keepsakes from your wedding bouquet that you can cherish forever.

The biggest trend I’ve noticed is the popularity of hexagon-shaped products. I think it adds a more geometrical look to the design, and it captures the flowers beautifully. I see a lot of neutral bouquets that use white and greens, so this seems to be the most popular colour scheme for weddings at the moment. As a result, I get very excited when I receive a colourful bouquet, and with summer and autumn weddings approaching, I can’t wait to see and work with lots of gorgeous hues.

How does the process work? Start by contacting your supplier to secure your date. You will be contacted before the wedding to arrange how you will get your bouquet to them. For example, I ask couples to either post their blooms using my guide or bring them down to my studio.

I then ask couples to send me what they would like made from the bouquet. These flowers will go into the drying process for about two-three weeks. Once the drying process is complete, the flowers are ready to go into the design stage. They will be coated in resin, sanded, a top coat applied and then the order is complete.

www.heartfulloftea.com

MEET RHIAN REES FROM WILD AND FABULOUS FLOWERS

wildandfabulousflowers@gmail.com | www.wildandfabulousflowers.com

The pandemic has meant that people have spent more time outside and this has resulted in a shift towards more seasonal flowers.

More couples are asking where their flowers come from. When British flowers are available, we try to use local farmers where possible. Re-purposing your flowers is also important. Why not use the church flowers on the bar table or place meadow troughs along the aisle and then along the top table?

Brides are looking for bouquets full of texture that are light and joyful and have movement and scent. It’s important to remember that flowers make your wedding photographs come alive. Beautiful hand-tied silk ribbons that float in the breeze look amazing in portrait shots.

This year I am seeing far less coffees and creams. There has been a shift towards larger displays and installations. Church porches decorated with big displays, huge urns full of blooms, flower clouds, arches and big table garlands. They all create the most amazing atmosphere and are the perfect backdrops for photographs.

My prediction for 2023 and 2024 will be the trailing bouquet and flower headbands rather than flower crowns.

www.grahamdaviesphotography.co.uk

www.michellehuggleston.com

www.michellehuggleston.com

A family business based in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, providing: WREATHS · DECORATIONS · AND MUCH MORE...

We can offer advice and guidance to assist you in finding your perfect interior decor to suit all occasions. With a wide selection available, our new designs are proving very popular. We are currently in the process of creating made-tomeasure ceiling wreaths on a bed of freshly woven willow, hand decorated with flowers and greenery of your choice.

Our wreaths can also be decorated with luxurious velvet bows or Hessian. Nothing is too big or small and we aim to provide a service of high quality pieces.

For free quotations or any enquiries please contact:

07359 388940

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MEET EMMA CROSS FROM ENCAPSULATED MEMORIES

encapsulatedmemories.byemma@gmail.com | www.encapsulatedmemories.com

Have you thought about what you’re going to do with your bouquet once your special day is over? On average, eight per cent of a couple’s overall budget is put towards flowers, yet there’s no thought about what happens to them afterwards. Gone are the days when the only option was to bin them or air dry them, there are now lots of ways flowers can be preserved. Just imagine being able to keep a part of your special day encapsulated in a timeless memory.

Flower preservation is a worth while investment, it’s becoming popular amongst newlyweds who want to not only keep a part of their day for themselves but also to gift to their family and friends.

Framed options are a traditional approach to displaying your bouquet preservation; however, resin is taking the spotlight with more modern and varied options to choose from.

Preservation can also be functional, from coasters and trays to ring holders, or if you’re a couple that prefers to make a statement, there are blocks available in various shapes and sizes.

In terms of the flowers themselves, ranunculus and peonies are popular choices, both dry very well for preservation, and come in the most wonderful colours, perfect for if you’re opting for a soft, elegant, white bouquet or a colourful, eye-catching version.