A FLORAL e s i d a par FLOWERS
15 ways to feature flowers in your wedding
1BOUQUETS
Petra Beaton at Sussex Florals (www.sussexflorals.co.uk) says, “The bride’s bouquet is to me probably the most important element to get right before we plan the rest of the wedding flowers. It not only sets the tone for the décor, but is also the first thing guests see when the bride walks down the aisle. There’s so much to think about: the style (wild and loose, rustic...), colours and which flowers to choose. Once the bouquet is sorted everything else falls into place.”
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BUTTONHOLES
Flower walls offer a breathtaking focal point for the top table and a background for the speeches. Reposition later as a backdrop to your guests’ super-fun red-carpet arrival style shots.
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Don’t forget the gents when planning your flowers. Buttonholes are a great way to tie the wedding party together thematically and can help the groom stand out with a showstopping variation.
3BLOOMIN’ BACKDROP
4MAKE AN ENTRANCE
Petra says, “The aisle is a great place to make an impact. The ceremony space, whether it be a church, gorgeous outdoor area, rustic barn or beautiful stately home is the perfect place to set the scene. “Pinks and whites were the brief for this September wedding at Field Place. The lanterns were filled with an abundance of roses and we repurposed them as centrepieces dotted around the reception space.”
5CHIT CHAT
At a banqueting-style reception with long tables, a floral runner laid down the centre makes a gorgeous alternative to traditional centrepieces, and means guests can be sociable. If you’re sitting at round tables however, you can still ensure unimpeded chit chat by opting for raised arrangements with bases your guests can see through. 57
