A chink of sunshine for Louisa & Casey

The wedding took place at the Crockstead Farm Hotel, Hallam Nr Lewes on what turned out to be a fabulously sunny October day.  Louisa rang me a couple of weeks previously following a referral from her local flower shop.

As a freelance workshop based florist, my busiest time for weddings is usually during Spring & Summer, so I can normally accommodate late comers during the 'off peak' months running up to and including Christmas!

Louisa didn't have a colour theme, as such, but mentioned that she liked the idea of using blue flowers and also mentioned that Casey's favourite colour was orange - a particular favourite of mine and a winning colour combination!

Louisa's dress was fitted and stunning, with some subtle diamante embellishment which I incorporated into the bouquet design by securing the hand-tied design with double satin ribbon and diamante pins.

The ceremony was taking place at the Crockstead Farm Hotel, a romantic venue nestled in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside, so the Bride chose a country-style, naturally hand-tied bouquet using a mixture of blue and orange flowers, with fragrant foliage including flowering mint and Eucalyptus.  Louisa's two adult bridesmaids held a smaller bouquet using the same flowers.

Buttonholes were supplied for the Groom and Groomsmen, chosing flowers from the main bouquet with smaller accent flowers and matching foliage.

Flowers Used: Delphinium, Crocosmia, Freesia, Eustoma, Alstromeria, September Flowers, Veronica, Flowering Mint & Eucalyptus Parvifolia

Wedding Flowers for a Late Spring Wedding

Here's some ideas for a late Spring wedding, using a mix of seasonal flowers and foliage and some old favourites which are available all year round.

A popular request for this year, a romantic over the arm bouquet using strong contrasting colours and super fragrant Eucalyptus.  This style of bouquet suits a slender cut dress and great for taller brides.

 

A small hand tied bridesmaid posy suitable for flowergirls and younger bridesmaids, using white Avalanche roses and Hosta leaves bound with ivory organza ribbon, secured with diamante pins.

It's traditional for the groom's buttonhole to pick out one of the main flowers of the bride's bouquet.  Here's an old favourite using an orange mini Gerbera with a small Hosta leaf for foliage.

Moving onto the wedding venue, it seems that simple is the key word this season with Gypsophilia making a resurgence.  Here's some simple tied bunches which decorated the aisle chairs for a wedding I did in St Phillips Church in Hove.

And for the reception, simple square glass vases with a hint of Brighton beach using orange mini gerberas.

 

 

A tall vase filled with seasonal flowers is perfect for your cake table.  Here a simple vase filled with glass marbles, sets off an arrangement of beautiful blue Delphiniums, steel grass and heart shaped hosta leaves.

And, for a finishing touch you could add fresh flowers to your place settings.  Here I've used a white Avalance rose wired together with small Delphinium florets, to create this pretty napkin tie.

  

Visit my website for more wedding flower ideas.  Fuchsia Flower Design

Wedding Flowers for Spring

Savvy brides will be making the most of beautiful springtime flowers which flatter both their theme and budget!

Dramatic large, single blooms; Spider Blooms; Lilies

Simple natural spring flowers; Daisies, Narcissus, Nerines

Simple Fragrant Foliage; Flowering Mint, Rosemary, Bay

Simple Gypsophila and vintage roses for an Autumn wedding

Picked up some gorgeous old fashioned garden roses and pretty Mimi Eden Spray roses this morning for Caroline and Elliott's wedding on Saturday.

Also, 150 stems of White Gypsophila.

Gyp has been out of fashion for many years, used abundantly for weddings back in the 70's, it is now making a comeback following the current trend of Vintage style weddings.  
                                          

Simple bunches tied with ribbon and attached to the chairs, will line the Aisle at St Phillips Church in Hove.

Old fashioned roses, with Sweet Avalanche and fragrant Eucalyptus for the marquee flowers at the reception afterwards.

Simple.

Informal.

Stylish.