Forever inspired by seasonality and the natural world. Wildly romantic florals.
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Dove & Myrtle is a creative floral design studio based in Hove joyfully bringing the outside in for weddings, homes and commercial projects across Sussex and beyond.
04/11/2024
A moment for those tiny wild curated posies we know as buttonholes.
I've always loved teeny tiny things - from dolls house sized goblets to Thumbelina sleeping in her horse chestnut shell with a rose petal cover. I've even been known to coo over those cute little packs of flour in the supermarket, so surely it comes as no suprise that I love a buttonhole, and I adore creating them.
Butt, did you know, buttonholes are traditionally worn on the left lapel and a corsage on the right to avoid crushing the petals against each other when dancing? Just gorgeous 🤎
18/10/2024
What a summer that was! I'll be sad to see the end of all the delicious British blooms I've had the pleasure of flowering with this year. I love the huge dose of magic they bring to my floral styling, and I'm already looking forward to seeing what beauties and new favourites next year's growing season brings!
Big shout out to the amazing local growers who are continuously up against it (weather, slugs, mice etc etc etc) but carry on with their vision of beautiful chemical and pesticide free blooms regardless. Thank you so much 🙏🌸💫💛🐝 to
25/09/2024
Despite the recent lack of activity on these squares, I'm still very much here! Please stick with me, I have so much gorgeousness to share once things slow down a little 🌸🌿
In the meantime, here's an absolute belter of a summer urn from back in August for the wonderful Emma & Will
A very special day - one of the best 🩷
08/09/2024
Sunshine filled tables for M + D
Crisp whites, fresh greens, and golden hued buttery yellows.
I couldn't be happier to notice a little more love this year for one of my favourite hues. Could 2024 be the start of a very gentle revolution when it comes to yellow wedding flowers? Here's hoping 🤞
11/08/2024
Somewhere between the whirlwind of wedding work, there's occasionally a space for slowing down and simply enjoying the pleasure of being creative with flowers affords me.
Colour and composition are the design puzzles my brain craves to be absorbed in while everything else fades away for a moment or two.
I didn't even notice was busy capturing me in the "zone" but I'm so glad she did. Beautiful dahlias from 🌸💕
03/08/2024
In a world with too much negative energy and the news filled with far too much hate, today is a joyful celebration of love and positivity here in Brighton. Happy Pride 💛
25/07/2024
Shades of sunshine from back in May when the cow parsley and the buttercups were doing their thing in time for the festival
Thanks to for letting me loose with the snips - a dream scenario (!) and to for her wild floral talents 💛🌾
I am so happy that there's been a move towards embracing yellow blooms this year. Mostly because it's a colour that truly reflects the landscape around us, and despite popular belief, choosing yellow in your colour scheme doesn't mean you have to go bright and vibrant.. Pastel shades are fresh and pretty, while golden buttercream hues are achingly elegant & romantic.
Which one would you go for? x
12/07/2024
Home from a few days visiting some of our favourite haunts in East Sussex, and it was lovely to be home in time for quick potter in the garden before the rain started.
By the way, before you get excited and invite yourself over.... this is NOT my garden (I wish!). It's just one of a gazillion photos I took in the gardens at Sissinghurst this week. Absolutely beautiful. I love a gate within a wall, basically feeding into all of my The Secret Garden daydreams and the romance of imagining what lies beyond. I thoroughly recommend it 🌿🌹🌾🌱✨️
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23/06/2024
How lovely to be back last week for the wonderful Megan + George. So happy that the sun came out in time for their to say their I do's surrounded by all their favourite people and these soft pastel hued meadows swaying gently in the breeze.
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27/05/2024
Bowls + Plinths for F + S 💞
A new favourite, I suspect you can tell why, and a brilliant demo of how focusing your floral budget into one install rather than dotting blooms around a larger space creates impact and a serious wow for you and your guests.
20/05/2024
I'm making a concerted effort this year to post the pics before the flowers are out of season already. It's only May, and I'm already falling behind...
Hey ho 🌸
Check out this gorgeous flower haul in the cold store a few weeks ago... just wow.
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16/05/2024
Never knowingly more than a wedding away from campanula. I have no idea why I appear to be in the minority but give me a Canterbury Bell any day! 🩷
06/05/2024
The prettiest flower cart ever filled with a combination of Hayley's own gorgeous blooms and some beauties from ahead of yesterday's spring basket workshop.
Thank you so much to everyone who came along. It was a very special few hours, and the perfect end to a very busy flowery week 🌸🌿🌷💞
Heart full 🙏
27/04/2024
This time next week, and I will be putting the final touches in place for our floral basket workshop on Saturday, May 4th. We still have a couple of places available, so if you've been thinking of booking, please do.
Let's hope the weather brightens so we can enjoy our afternoon tea under the pear tree.
We can't wait to welcome you 💞🎀
(Link to all the details in my bio)
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25/04/2024
A glimpse behind the scenes in my studio. This is my workbench - it's where I condition and arrange your flowers, steep dye baths, and gather students for Dove & Myrtle workshops. It's seen it all and could most definitely tell a tale or two 💫
19/04/2024
Fresh from the flower field, loose & organic with escaping tendrils and the sweetest fragrance. June in a bouquet for a day dreamer and a wild heart ❤️
My floral vibe 🍃
18/04/2024
Charlston Farmhouse in the spring sunshine. The garden was filled with tulips, forget-me-not and lunaria when I was there last week with a few narcissi still in flower and the rest of the garden very much awakening - the cow parsley all around just starting to show.
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13/04/2024
When Hayley invited me to come and have a play with her flowers to show you what to expect from our Spring Basket Workshop on May 4th, I jumped at the chance.
Even on the greyest of days this week, the farm was such a beautiful and tranquil place to spend time. I created this gorgeous basket completely immersed in nature & birdsong 🐦⬛and I can't tell you how good it was for the soul 🩷
If you'd like to come and join us for the workshop, tickets and more information are available via the link on my profile x
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What a view for M & D's ceremony last weekend @botleyhillbarn
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So much love for the botanical bundle dye workshops this year 🙏 More dates coming early next year before wedding season kicks in.
In the meantime, I've put together the cutest bundle dye kit with dried hibiscus, rose, marigold and chamomile together with a bamboo silk square (which actually makes a rather gorgeous hair tie) and a step by step guide. It comes in a dip dyed cotton pouch and is the perfect gift for any creatives in your life.
Available at the Brighton Pop Up @gallery40 next week and @studio50hove I will try to add to the web shop ASAP this week but if you'd like one posted out, drop me a DM.
GIVEAWAY TIME 🫶
We have joined forces with some of our favourite local businesses to win a massive bundle of gifts just for you. Take some time out to indullge yourself this autumn 🍂🤎
You can win £150 to spend @wovenstoreonline in Hove.
Botanical dyeing workshop and guided meditation with @doveandmyrtle (you must be able to attend on 14 th October at Studio 50, Hove.)
A 60-minute Reiki facial with @katielightwellness in North Laine, Brighton.
A days cleanse @youjuicecleanse of beautiful food/juice to be collected from the garage in Hove.
A handcrafted necklace by @emmastantonjewellery
All worth over £500!!
What you need to do:
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You will need to be able to get to Brighton & Hove to enjoy this fantastic giveaway treat.
Open to UK only.
THE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM ON SUNDAY 8 TH
OCTOBER AT 9PM. We will message the winner and share to our stories.
GOOD LUCK FOLKS!!
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I am super excited to announce that I will be co-hosting an absolutely gorgeous workshop with my friend Hayley @littlepinkgarden on her beautiful flower field, Saturday September 30th 🌸💕💫
Experimenting with colour and pattern using a combination of fresh flowers, dried petals, kitchen waste and botanical powders, I will introduce you to the magic of the slow & sustainable craft of natural bundle dyeing under the canopy of a beautiful old pear tree.
Hayley will walk us around the cutting field and supply us each with a bucket of seasonal blooms to fashion into a posy while we wait for our creations to gently steam.
Link in bio for more details and to book your place. We hope you can join us x
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#botanicaldreamers #mylifeinflowers #naturaldyeing #floralworkshop #curated_nature #sussexflowers #bloomandgrow #forflowerlovers #cutflowergarden
I think it might almost be time to make some more clouds... yay or nay? 🌥🌟
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Regency Bloom 🌸
Couldn't have been more thrilled to work my floral magic for this stunning Spring 22 campaign with the amazing @the_gelbottle_inc team 💅💜
I want to do it all again!
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Dove & Myrtle - Creative Floral Design
Working from a Sussex seaside studio I create bespoke wild & natural floral designs for couples planning informal and relaxed weddings, parties, supper clubs, press days and celebrations of all shapes and sizes..
From tumbling bridal bouquets to large scale installations my signature style is painterly and freshly gathered with a hint of secret gardens and the Bohemian. I love to use colour, texture and delicately scented British blooms to bring the outside in. I hope you will choose Dove & Myrtle because you are looking for something little less ordinary and because you love my flower style.
Seasonal flowers & foliage are carefully sourced either from the market or local growers and I support British grown wherever possible. It’s also not unusual to find me foraging my surroundings on the hunt for the perfect ingredient!
From word go I will take the time to listen to your ideas and fully understand the day you’re planning. We’ll meet, you’ll talk and together we’ll create flowers that are truly memorable and unique to you.
Your flowers will be given my undivided care & attention from the initial proposal right up to the day itself when I’ll be there to ensure every single bloom is looking it’s absolute best.
