Wedding flowers 2023
I cannot believe I haven’t written a blog post for almost a year… Belated happy New Year everyone!
2022 was absolutely crazy with weddings and events, and I didn’t have time to stop to write lovely things about the jobs I worked on - despite my good intentions. There was so much I wanted to share!
2023 is looking busy, but not as crazy as last year… which I am actually happy about!
I have already had some events and weddings in January & February, but at the moment it’s all about meetings, new proposals, site visits.
I believe planning is the key to a successful event, and I spend lots of my time on this. So, if you are planning your wedding for later this year/next year, get in touch as soon as you can.
While I am in conversation with lots of couples, I noticed a few things that have been asked a lot, so I thought I would share some of them.
These are some locally grown flowers in May
British-grown flowers vs imported flowers
The demand for British-grown flowers is huge. This is something I get asked more & more. I LOVE using locally sourced flowers. They are not cheaper, as some people might think, but the fact they didn’t fly across the globe is more sustainable. It’s a big challenge to use British flowers solely, because their growing season is short, and there are simply aren’t enough to cover what we need. I try to use British as much as I can, but I also rely on imported flowers otherwise I wouldn’t be able to do my job.
Re-purpose!
Let’s face it, your ceremony lasts for 30-45 minutes. It would be such a shame to have flowers just for the ceremony unless you have an unlimited budget. Any florist would happily move and re-purpose your flowers to the reception venue. Think about those focal pieces and aisle flowers. Even bridesmaids’ bouquets can be displayed as small table centres or on a dessert table.
After the event…
The flowers will be dismantled and they will be made into small bunches for you to take home the next day. This might not always be possible if the venue requires clearing at midnight, often in Central London venues. Any leftover flowers will be donated to Confetti Club London - they will be turned into confetti. I can advise you which flowers will be good for drying or pressing if you are thinking of making a little keepsake.
Little jars can be given to the guests.
In terms of design, natural & romantic styles are always the firm favourite, but also flower sculpture /Ikebana-influenced designs are also getting popular. These are modern designs with little or no foliage. This will naturally cost more, but it is impactful!
Image from Pinterest
Hopefully, I can share more behind-the-scenes images and wedding photos this year. There are lots of exciting weddings happening, and I cannot wait!
