Venue: The Terraces Restaurant, Brighton
Photography: Sue Marshall
Florist: Fuchsia Christine
Wedding Menus: Mandalay Wedding Stationery
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Reception Flowers for a late summer wedding
Venue: The Terraces Restaurant, Brighton
Photography: Sue Marshall
Florist: Fuchsia Christine
Wedding Menus: Mandalay Wedding Stationery
Flowers for a Brighton Wedding (Part 2)
Early start to prepare 8 large bubble bowls which are going to be the centrepiece on round tables at the restaurant for Victoria & Wayne's wedding on Friday.
Each bowl has pebbles placed in the base - aptly themed as the restaurant overlooks the sea and Brighton's famous pebble beach! A single stem of Mero Star Lilies is securely placed into a pin holder and carefully covered with water in the base.
Hindered slightly by the neighbour's friendly cat, who was very interested in the empty boxes in my workshop, I managed to finish all eight bowls by lunchtime!
All now ready and smelling divine, waiting to be packed back in their boxes and transported to the restuarant for setting up on Friday - minus the cat - who is still jumping in the boxes!
Next, after a quick sandwich and checking emails, I selected the flowers for the bridesmaids. Victoria chose elegant white Avalanche roses, which are going to be made up into a long-stemmed 'wand' using bear grass to form the 'stem' part of the design - this I'll have to do at the last minute and tie off with Burgundy Organza ribbon secured with pearl headed pins.
The Bridal bouquet is a full hand-tied long-stemmed design using a selection of roses to complement the bridesmaids burgundy organza dresses, with pink Veronicas and small Fatsia leaves. Again the design is using bear grass to create movement on the stem and tied off with burgundy organza ribbon secured with pearl headed pins.
Sample pic of long stems.
All finished designs will be revealed in Part 3 of Flowers for a Brighton Wedding, coming soon!
Each bowl has pebbles placed in the base - aptly themed as the restaurant overlooks the sea and Brighton's famous pebble beach! A single stem of Mero Star Lilies is securely placed into a pin holder and carefully covered with water in the base.
Next, after a quick sandwich and checking emails, I selected the flowers for the bridesmaids. Victoria chose elegant white Avalanche roses, which are going to be made up into a long-stemmed 'wand' using bear grass to form the 'stem' part of the design - this I'll have to do at the last minute and tie off with Burgundy Organza ribbon secured with pearl headed pins.
The Bridal bouquet is a full hand-tied long-stemmed design using a selection of roses to complement the bridesmaids burgundy organza dresses, with pink Veronicas and small Fatsia leaves. Again the design is using bear grass to create movement on the stem and tied off with burgundy organza ribbon secured with pearl headed pins.
Sample pic of long stems.
All finished designs will be revealed in Part 3 of Flowers for a Brighton Wedding, coming soon!
Wedding & Event Flower Trends for this Season
The wedding and event season is fast approaching - here's hoping the ash cloud disperses, and more sunny mild weather begins to appear.
I've been busy putting together ideas for upcoming weddings in July, August and September and possible upcoming events. Roses and still a favourite, whether they're Avalanche, Grand Prix or Baccara as are Gerberas, Lilies and Peonies. Lots of classic, timeless designs with retro-inspired peach and green, amber and red with traditional white and ivory still remaining a constant. Pink is also still a firm favourite.
Event flowers tend to be simple, tall and elegant using classic vases and bold blooms. In a bid to minimise carbon footprint, Corporates are specifying local british-grown blooms when available, with a focus on foliage, plants, moss, ivy, twigs and grasses.
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