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VEGETABLE BOUQUETS... REALLY

A bit of an emerging trend at the moment. Sounds odd, but its definitely a grower. Perfect for an eco, rustic style wedding. 

collar of gyp

I personally think gyp is SO underrated- I know people still associate it with the 80s, but I genuinely think it looks beautiful and wispy. I love this collar underneath the bouquet- it gives it a...

amaranthus

A wonderful example of how to use amaranthus- it looks beautiful and a little grungy almost in this bouquet. Maybe thats just the photography- but whatever, I really like it!...

saw this cake and want it

pretty simple really- I just think this cake looks amazing with the very simple carnations around it

Astilbe

My new favourite flower! Available in a wide range of colours including lilac, pink, white and red. Generally available from June to November. It not only adds a lovely, soft accent to a design,...

The Royal Wedding- lily of the valley bouquet

Catherines bouquet made mainly from lily of the valley was the perfect understated choice. Much has been made about the similarities between her dress and that of Grace Kellys, but their choice of...

RANUNCULUS

This is probably my favourite flower at the moment. Its available roughly from September to April, so just before the main wedding season which is a shame- but its in my eyes the perfect spring...

Blossom

Blossom is such a natural and pretty thing, I cant understand why its constantly overlooked for weddings. It adds the perfect touch to a bouquet- or provides a fantastical and whimsical table...

Current trends 2- teal & mustard

There is a very strong trend for this colour combination at the moment, especially using the golden coloured Craspedia (see the post below for more on this amazing flower!)...

Current trends 1- lime & pink

This lime and pink colour combination lends a very refreshing look to a wedding- and is especially suitable for a spring or summer event.(bunchesnbuds.com) (mintandsage.blogspot.com)...

Blackberry and Strawberry bouquets!

These are a recent obsession of mine- and I think they translate the rustic, country look perfectly! (flowerworx.wordpress.com) (elizabethannedesigns.com) (thebridescafe.com)...

Miniature fruit trees

I just had to post some pictures of miniature fruit trees on here- I absolutely love them indoors (especially orange trees.) They definitely add an exotic touch to any interior, and can easily be...

Bulbs

Plants can be a great alternative to flower arrangements for table centrepieces- and they can even be given away as gifts for guests to keep after the wedding!(taramchughflora.blogspot.com)...

Fusion Flowers

Fusion Flowers is the leading magazine for florists, and they have just recently launched a wedding edition. At £8.50 its pricey, but it really is worth the money- especially if youre after wedding...

Daisy Chains

Speaking of flowers in hair, I was reminded of Celia Waldens wedding to Piers Morgan. The beautiful daisy-chain circlet completely epitomises this look- and daisies are set to be massive this...

Flowers in Hair

Literally one of the prettiest things you could wear on your wedding day- if I ever marry I am definitely having some sort of flower in my hair!(http://www.hairstyles.info/)...

Moss!

I absolutely LOVE moss. I think it is beautifully simple and real, and although I dont consider myself eco, I love anything natural and green. It somehow manages to look both modern and rustic at...

Little details

The key to making your wedding flowers very different, but not necessarily more expensive than other weddings, is to have something slightly unusual but that everyone will talk about. The following...

Monogram letters

Monogram letters are huge at the moment, and I think theyre beautiful!! They really personalise a wedding, whilst still looking elegant and simple. (kugab.blogspot.com)...

Tulips

(http://www.bvweddings.com/) (http://www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk/) (wweddingflowers.com) (http://www.brides.com/)I am SO in the mood for tulips right now- I think they are beautiful for...

Carmen Roses

A carmen rose is an exrta-large rose made from the petals of many ordinary ones. Still somewhat rare as a bridal bouquet, this could be the perfect unusual element of your wedding! (floralhaven.co.uk)

Gypsophilia

Gyp is having somewhat of a moment, and deservedly so. En masse, it is simply wonderful. It is such a magical, wispy flower that would look especially beautiful for bridesmaids posies or head...

Craspedia

Craspedia is my new obsession. Its just such an unusual and striking flower for a wedding. It seems especially suited to a mans buttonhole- it somehow seems much more masculine than most...

Another shoe!

Found another picture of those amazing shoes so had to share it!

Daniel Ost

The above images are all from www.danielost.be - he is undoubtedly my favourite floral designer and was the reason I made the change from politics to floristry. His designs are so simple, yet...