This might be an unpopular opinion, but.... Trying to make everything all matchy matchy for your wedding can leave you with less than perfect flowers!
Tying the hands of your flower grower with presise stipulations on colour means that if there's a flower that is at its best , but outside of your colour pallette, it gets left in the garden.
Of course, colour is also a fine art, so I don't just throw in colours for the sake of it! You can trust me to choose colours that sing together.
So when thinking about being all matchy matchy, loosen the reigns a little and trust in your florist to make decisions around your colour preferences!
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A little luxury for your groom!
Beautiful and completely compostable 💚
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Simplistically at its best, a reused jar and homegrown flowers!
Your wedding flowers needn't be anything else, simple and beautiful can be the only requirement.
All whilst being more eco-friendly too! 😊
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I made so many mistakes in my first year of growing ranunculus, but the biggest by far?
My low tunnel blew away 😅 I pinned it back down on so many occasions, but the way I'd made it just wasn't fit for purpose! So, with each storm and each windy day, I ended up out there holding it down and trying to clip everything back together at the same time.
Next year I'm going to use a wooden frame and I'm going to staple the sheets down so that the structure us more sturdy!
But you know what? They are flowering 👏 that's the main thing right! And with each year they'll get better and better with a few tweaks.
Are you thinking of growing ranunculus for your wedding?
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You're growing your own wedding flowers, you put your seeds in compost, and they've germinated! Now what?
Well, the next stage is to let them grow a little and then pinch out the tops!
It seems like such a shame, but trust me, it's going to give you much stronger plants and more flowers in the long run. And if you're growing for your wedding that's what we want!
Do this for all the flowers listed when your seedlings have 3 pairs of leaves. They'll then branch out and make more stems.
Want more help with your wedding flower growing? Comment your questions, and I'll answer them for you 😊
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Adding flowers to your wedding is like when the beat kicks in on your favourite song!
It brings everything together and makes everything just feel 'right'!
You don't even need to be all matchy matchy anymore, you do you! So when it comes to your tables, throwing a load of stuff together can actually look pretty spectacular!
By adding vibrant flowers and giving your florist full rein to grow and create, it'll all come together perfectly! I just know it, especially if you choose me! 😉
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March- the start of spring and gateway to beautiful British flowers all year!
On Thursday, I was honoured to take part in a beautiful sustainable shoot with other eco-friendly wedding suppliers at the brand new wedding venue Nature's Embrace @daltonmoorfarm
I took along a stunning selection of flowers from my own cutting garden, as well as fresh cut blooms from @songbirdmeadow.
The colour pallette came together beautifully with pops of hot pink, light pink blossom, notes of deep purple and sunshine yellow! 🌞
It's true that if you leave nature to do its thing, the flowers will look perfect for the season!
Nature's Embrace offer four seasonal weddings per year, with beautiful teepees, willow ceremony circle and beautiful barns. @daltonmoorfarm is sure to be a hit with its vegan offering, fruit orchard, and off grid approach!
I can't wait to see couples enjoying this space and immersing themselves in nature.
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Yes, your budget should be a factor, but it shouldn't be the deciding factor
Why?
Because you know, whilst scrolling socials, you've fallen in love with a certain florists work! When you get your proposed price back from them and they're more expensive than another quotes you've received, then that shouldn't stop you from going with your fav!
They're your favourite for a reason, maybe their arrangements, colours used, whole vibe sings to you? Maybe their manner, personality, and down to earth nature make you sure they're the person you'd like to work with?
If you've found a supplier that you'd trust wholeheartedly, don't let price put you off. Be open and honest and discuss your budget with them, they might even suggest ways to achieve it by reducing your wishlist, or making items' dual purpose!
Comment the word ENQUIRE and I'll send you the link to start your enquiry with me today ☺️
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Love bud vases? So do I!
And I love it when my couples collect their own for their wedding day.
There's many advantages of doing this, firstly, your collection can be quirky and unique. It can take on memories of the past or your travels, as long as your vessels can hold water, they can be included.
I especially love when your collection includes a mix of texture, different sizes and heights. Adding coloured glass can also add interest too.
By collecting your own from charity shops or car boot sales, you'll be giving new life to old items. It's a most sustainable choice, plus you can gift them out to your nearest and dearest at the end of the evening as mini favours 👌
Are you collecting your own for your wedding day?
Photos by @rosiedavisonphotography of K&S's day last year ☺️
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Growing your own wedding flowers can be a lovely wedding project if you've got the right reasons behind your choice!
I'm here to provide support if you'd like it! If you're planning on growing your own, let me know what you're struggling with or what you need help with by commenting on this post.
I love the idea of seeing you on your wedding day with beautiful flowers that you've grown and arranged yourself 🥰
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Continued....
Recycling vases, bud vases and jars are a more sustainable option rather than buying new. Charity shops, car boot sales and online market places are great for you to find your collection.
I especially love collections of little cut glass vases in different shapes and sizes! So pretty! Like these ones collected by A & M for their @newtonhall wedding last October!
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Note- Before you read this, cost alone should never be the sole reason to choose your wedding flower supplier.
But flower growers and normal wedding florists have totally different overhead and wholesale costs. With that, their pricing is going to be different, and by opting for local grown seasonal flowers, you may get better value for money.
Choosing a flower grower should be a conscious decision, not because of cost alone.
If you like the idea of your flowers being more sustainable, locally grown in your local area, want different varieties that you won't find in a normal florists selection and want excellent service to match then enquire with me!
Please don't enquire if you're simply looking for the cheapest quote!
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