Jacqui O - Cheshire Florals

09/01/2025

THE FACE BEHIND JACQUI O

I’m Jacqui Owen, the founder of Jacqui O – an award-winning floral brand with a passion for creating exquisite, meaningful moments through flowers. With over 11 years of experience, my work celebrates the beauty of nature, bringing luxury and elegance to weddings, private events, and bespoke styling projects. Every design I create tells a story, capturing emotion, colour, and texture with an eye for detail that transforms spaces into breathtaking experiences.

A romantic dreamer, lover of green trees, fragrant roses, bees and married at first sight!

I grew up on the family farm on the Shropshire and Cheshire border, surrounded by nature, and loved every moment of it. Whether it was drawing flowers or reading beneath the trees, nature has always been my sanctuary. I have countless childhood stories – from chasing escaping cows in my wellies to pushing a trailer of sheep stuck in the mud during a thunderstorm! Challenges were part of life, and I still find peace in nature, especially sitting in my garden sanctuary with my doggies.

Inspired by my family’s farming roots and a lifelong love of design and nature, I returned to my roots, embracing my passion for flowers. I became a floral couturier specialising in weddings, but I also create funeral flowers, luxury gift bouquets, stage demos, window displays, and brand installations. I write for , contribute as an expert for Your Cheshire and Merseyside magazine, and support the . Sustainability is at the heart of everything I do, from collaborating with ethical growers to crafting bee-friendly designs.

For me, it’s not work – it’s a way of life, like farming! Though I’m not surrounded by animals as much as I was, my three rescue sausages are always by my side, whether I’m conditioning flowers or tackling admin. They’ve even made appearances at consultations!

This is me – Jacqui O, the curator of sensuous florals, breathtaking sustainable designs, and bringing my clients’ unique personalities and visions to life with every arrangement, all wrapped in warmth, kindness, and a touch of opulence for memories to treasure.

03/01/2025

10 WAYS TO HAVE BEAUTIFUL WEDDING FLOWERS

Your wedding florals are so much more than bunches of flowers. They are the fragrant focal point of your wedding style; a source of scent which will evoke memories of your wedding for years to come; a symbolic accessory enriched with personal significance – whatever your flowers mean to you, it’s sure to be a key feature of your wedding day.

I hope you find our 10 top tips super useful on the start of your wedding journey.

02/01/2025

As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for a year defined by creativity, celebration, and growth. Here are some highlights:

Awards & Accreditations
We retained our Good Florist Guide Accreditation, achieved Sustainability Wedding Alliance Accreditation, and were shortlisted for ‘Sustainable by Design’ and ‘Sustainable Change Maker’. (we wait for Feb to see if we are winners)

Dazzling Demonstrations
From ‘Bee Friendly, Bee Kind’ to ‘A Christmas Tale of Two Halves,’ we shared unique designs and stories across the UK, captivating audiences with innovative ideas.

Weddings & Events
Transforming venues like Peckforton Castle, Combermere Abbey and The Old Dog House, we brought breathtaking floral designs to life. A heartfelt thank you to our clients for letting us be part of your special moments.

Corporate Brand Styling
We created floral backdrops for businesses including Club L London’s campaigns, including their weddings and Christmas, with our work appearing on billboards.

Launching Sustainable Funeral Flowers
This year, we introduced our sustainable funeral flower offerings, blending beauty and eco-consciousness.

Christmas Magic
From a Jacqui O Christmas tree for Saint Luke’s Hospice to a festive window display for The Hair Club, the season was truly spectacular.

Writer & Contributor
Joining Thursd. as a writer allowed us to share sustainable floristry globally. We were also featured in Your Wedding Cheshire & Merseyside Magazine as a wedding expert, and one of our amazing clients was included in the feature. We ended the year with our Christmas styling gracing the cover of Cheshire Life.

Thank you to all our clients, collaborators, and supporters for making 2024 unforgettable. Here’s to 2025 and another year of crafting memories with flowers.

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01/01/2025

Happy, Happy New Year to you all!

Here’s to 2025 being your best one yet – filled with joy and love! Thank you for all your support and kindness this past year. 🌸

With much love,
Jacqui O 💕

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27/12/2024

Honoured to be the December Bredefleur BFF!

Inspired by the warm nostalgia of the mid-century era, these designs draw from a palette of mocha mousse, butterscotch angel delight, and mandarin orange jelly, creating floral arrangements brimming with texture and seasonal charm.

The star of the show is the stunning Lily ‘Menton,’ with its rich orange hue and distinctive brown pollen pods, radiating retro cosiness. It’s beautifully complemented by deep blue eryngium thistles, glossy Cornish pittosporum, matte green British hemlock, and velvety magnolia leaves for depth and elegance.

To add festive flair, the arrangements include pinecones, woollen vines, illex berries, and Nordmann pine, enhanced by preloved copper bells and glass baubles. A handcrafted ceramic partridge by the talented Sally Mills provides the perfect finishing touch.

A heartfelt thank you to Bredefleur for this opportunity to showcase sustainable, mid-century-inspired designs for the festive season!

25/12/2024

TO ALL MY WONDERFUL CLIENTS, AMAZING SUPPLIERS AND CHERISHED FRIENDS & FAMILY

Merry Christmas, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your incredible support this year. To my clients, thank you for trusting me to bring beauty and joy into your homes, celebrations, and special moments. To my wonderful suppliers, your dedication and passion makes everything I create possible—your hard work truly inspires me. And to my friends and family, your encouragement and kindness are the heart of everything I do.

This festive season, let’s say cheers and raise a glass to the magic of flowers that connect us all. I also take a moment to celebrate the lives of those we hold in our hearts, who are looking down on us from the stars, forever part of our stories.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with love, laughter, and blossoming moments. I can’t wait to create more floral magic with you all in 2025!

Lots of love

Jacqui O

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23/12/2024

A statement floral design for the Christmas dining table, created for a cherished client who has been purchasing her festive arrangements from me for the past four years.

I also had the honour of designing the flowers for both her wedding and her daughter's.

This year, I crafted something fresh and unique for her, honouring her tradition of returning her bowl and decorations annually to minimise waste. We carefully reused these elements, thoughtfully blending in a few new touches alongside the preloved pieces to create a sustainable yet luxurious design she treasures.

The floral palette includes locally grown Nordmann pine, dried limonium, and thistle from Marginpar, an African grower passionate about supporting their people, product, and planet. 'Four Seasons' roses, sourced from one of our favourite Holland growers, JJ Meijer, were also included—each flower handpicked with care, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainability and community.

The flowers are chosen with just as much thought and care, ensuring a sustainable approach so you don’t have to compromise. Luxury, ethical, and beautifully designed—this arrangement is as meaningful as it is breathtaking.

22/12/2024

Congratulations to Olivia and James on their beautiful wedding St. Mary's Church, Nantwich followed by a stunning celebration at Combermere Abbey.

The couple chose our signature ‘Fresh and Faux’ collection, seamlessly blending fresh flowers with our faux floral styling for a truly unique look.

Olivia’s bouquet was inspired by her family tartan, featuring a palette of blue, emerald green, and white adding red for James family tartan. The floral design included Eskimo white roses, blue thistle, and delicate astrantia, all nestled within textured asparagus fern for a rich and timeless feel. Even the buttonholes paid homage to the family tartan, with some thoughtfully combining both patterns—a truly personal touch.

For the reception, Olivia took inspiration from our Club L London campaign, and we created an eclectic tablescape that perfectly reflected her vision. Victorian candlesticks were paired with modern holders, adorned with gold leaf vines and illuminated by rechargeable LED lights—a sustainable and stylish choice that added a touch of elegance while reducing waste.

It was an absolute joy to be part of your special day, Olivia and James! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

19/12/2024

There’s something truly magical about watching a flower bloom, like the elegant amaryllis from .der.ende.flowers.amaryllis, the star of this centrepiece, especially at Christmas.

This arrangement features Nantwich-grown Nordmann pine, white asparagus fern, and Quaker’s grass, blending luxury with sustainability. Ethically sourced materials and eco-conscious practices are at the heart of my designs, and the stunning amaryllis adds the perfect festive touch.

What do you think of this one?

Swipe to see how the amaryllis looks when first gifted—it’s a bloom to behold!

Last chance for you to order your bespoke festive arrangement or Christmas party centrepiece.

17/12/2024

Well, it might be Sports Personality of the Year this evening, but we’re celebrating our own exciting news! I’m incredibly proud to be named a finalist in not one, but two categories at this year’s Sustainable Wedding Alliance – The Change Maker and Sustainable by Design.

A huge honour to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability and innovative floral design. Thank you for supporting our journey!

FINALISTS // Drumroll, please! 🥁🥁🥁 We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the Sustainable Wedding Awards 2025! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all the finalists for making it this far. Your dedication to sustainability and innovation is truly inspiring. It was a pleasure to review all the entries, and wonderful to hear about all the amazing projects and initiatives happening in our industry. We can't wait to share them with you at the award ceremony.

Congratulations to this year’s finalists 🎉

🌱 Building Biodiversity 🌱
- Commonwork Trust at Bore Place
- Comrie Croft
- Cumberland Flower Farm
- Lilac and Lace Floral Design
- Walled Garden at Beeston Fields
- Treseren

🍏 Food Waste Prevention Champion 🍏
- Oxford Fine Dining
- Walled Garden at Beeston Fields

⚡️ Net Zero Leader ⚡️
- Crockwell Farm
- Hayne House

💚 Sustainable by Design Award 💚
- 4YaParty Weddings & Events
- de Havilland Memories
- Dorothy Seed
- Jacqui O
- Lov Leaf
- Love from lila xx
- Paper Belles
- Rachel Fearnley Designs
- Rolling in Roses
- Shropshire Petals

💫 Sustainable Change Maker 💫
- Hayne House
- Jacqueline and Edward
- Jacqui O
- Lewis Fackrell Photography
- The Honey Seeker Floral Design
- TogetherNess Weddings
- Vintage Florrie

📣 Sustainable Influencer Award 📣
- Anne from Bluebell Celebrant .celebrant
- Rachel from Bude Botanical
- Helen from Evolve Flowers
- Gemma Sandwine
- Claudia from Greenfox Bakery
- Ruth & Henry from Huntsmill Farm
- Rebecca from Lilac and Lace Floral Design
- Michelle from Funky Celebrant
- Nathalie from Somerset Blooms
- Emma from The Flower Collective

🚀 Sustainable Start Up Award 🚀
- Eco Bride Studio
- Electric Wedding Cars Cumbria
- Sustainably bridal
- The Floral Hire
- The Honey Seeker Floral Design

🚛 Sustainable Supply Chain Award 🚛
- Bespoke Live
- Jacqueline and Edward
- Oxford Fine Dining

We'll be asking you to vote for your Sustainable Influencer of the Year - more details coming soon! All other categories will be scored by our judging panel.

12/12/2024

I've finally made my Christmas wreath for home, and this year, I'm experimenting with a new technique to see how it holds up. I decided to go big—creating a true piece of art! What do you think? Do you love it as much as I do?

06/12/2024

Another wreath ready to go to its new home

02/12/2024

ANCIENT WOODLAND - One of the bespoke handmade wreaths that went out this weekend that holds a special place in my heart, it was inspired by the woodland on the farm that I used to sit in and sketch which was the first ever design I printed at university.

One that went out was for a cherished client has ordered a wreath from me every single year since I started my business—11 years of trust, creativity, and shared festive spirit.

Each wreath I create is unique, with its own personality and charm, and ‘Ancient Woodland’ is no exception. I love hearing how these wreaths last beautifully.

Here’s to the joy of tradition and the magic of bespoke designs!

01/12/2024

Congratulations to Steph and Kenny, who tied the knot at The Old Doghouse yesterday!

Their stunning florals combined selections from our fresh and faux collection, showcasing our expertise in floral design and styling. The arrangements featured silk eucalyptus and hydrangea paired with fresh Avalanche roses, thistle, and eucalyptus for a timeless and elegant look.

28/11/2024

Sharing Sustainability and Creativity Across the Country

Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my floral design skills and knowledge with wonderful - Bringing People and Flowers Together audiences across the country—from Northallerton to Macclesfield, Heale Green to Norwich, and Whittington.

It’s been a joy to demonstrate how we can embrace sustainability in floristry by reducing, reusing, and making mindful flower choices that consider the 3 Ps: Planet, Profit, and People. The warm welcomes and thoughtful feedback I’ve received, both in person and via email, have been truly heartwarming.

Here’s one of the messages that made my day:

"What can I say but a very sincere thank you for the wonderful demo tonight.
Your passion for flowers, greenery, and the natural world shone through. I loved the different designs—both the modern wacky ones and the more natural/rustic.
It was great that you chose some different flowers and dried materials. We certainly have never seen those before in this part of Yorkshire!!!
Thank you for the numerous tips you gave us too. I hope to use them in my designs in the future.
But most of all, I want to say thank you for encouraging us to enjoy our own designs and to be brave and try new things."
- Jo, Northallerton and District Flower Club

Featured Designs:
- The green and white design from 'A Christmas Tale of Two Halves: All Things Bright and All Things Calm' created for Northallerton & District Flower Club.
- The bright and bold design from 'Floristry Fusion: All Around the World' created for Cringleford & Hethersett Flower Club
Thank you to everyone who joined me on this journey—it’s been an honour to inspire creativity, sustainability, and a love for floristry along the way.

22/11/2024

Luxe Designs & Nurturing Future Talent

Today, alongside Sian, a talented floristry student from Reaseheath College on her work placement, we unveiled a stunning window display for . This luxe design beautifully reflects their brand and colour palette, combining my expertise in professional window styling along with years of floral design experience.

The display features handcrafted metal stars adorned with gold Italian ruscus and shimmering accents, symbolising the inner goddess that radiates when you leave the salon feeling like a million dollars. Super-sized gold silk anthurium leaves and sparkling lights add a touch of festive glamour to complete the look.

At Jacqui O, we’re passionate about more than just floral artistry—we’re committed to giving back. For the past four years, we’ve proudly supported the next generation of floral designers by offering work experience placements to local horticultural students. By fostering talent and creating inclusive opportunities, we aim to help budding florists grow and thrive in the industry.

It’s an honour to contribute to the future of floristry while delivering designs that inspire and elevate spaces!

21/11/2024

C H R I S T M A S T R E E F E S T I V A L

I had the most wonderful time yesterday decorating our tree for the St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary's Church, Nantwich.

In true Jacqui O style, we created a theme:

Starry Night of Compassion and Hope

Inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic masterpiece, our Christmas tree reimagines the swirling night sky as a symbol of care and support. Shades of blue reflect the nurturing presence of St Luke’s Hospice, while luminous white florals and stars bring an air of Jacqui O’s signature elegance. Silver and gold accents evoke the twinkling starlight, representing the hope and warmth extended to those in need. Crowned with a radiant star, the tree is a guiding light of compassion, honouring the incredible work of St Luke’s and their impact on our community.

It was also wonderful to see so many fantastic local businesses taking part—each tree looks amazing!

If you’re visiting over the next few days, entry is just £3 for adults, and children go free. Every penny raised supports the vital work of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice hospice.

Sharing is caring, and supporting the well-being of others and connecting with the community is so important to us. That’s why we’ve donated all our tree decorations to St Luke’s , so they can raise funds or bring joy to their residents at the hospice.

If you visit our tree, don’t forget to tag us—we’d love to see your photos! 🩵