FLOWERS terracotta and darker nude tones which are delicious .
And of course the ultimate autumnal flower dahlia which we love to use as the focal flower in our autumn designs , available in such a range of shapes , sizes , colours and lengths it ’ s really hard not to fall head over heels in love with ALL of them .
AFTER THE WEDDING , WHAT ’ S THE BEST WAY TO STORE YOUR FLOWERS TO HELP THEM TO LAST LONGER ? We always provide a vase for the bridal bouquet , usually
BECKY ’ S TOP TIPS
• Find a florist that gets you and your style ! Different companies have different styles , look out for this in their previous work .
• If you have a budget in mind , don ’ t be afraid to talk to us about it so we can guide you . We want you to have a beautiful wedding within your budget just as much as you .
• Don ’ t be pressured by trends ! Go for what you love and draws you in , trust your gut feeling - choose what is timeless and classic and not a fad . It ’ s your big day , let the flowers reflect you as a couple , and also consider the venue ’ s style . placed on the guest book table for after your ceremony and photos , get those flowers a drink and they will love you for it .
Of course flowers are a natural product , so care is needed for the longevity of these designs - lots of fresh water and away from droughts and radiators .
Wedding flowers are actually quite mature when we use them - we order them three to four days before the wedding to get them open and in their prime and blooming perfectly .
ARE THERE ANY MISCONCEPTIONS PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT WEDDING FLORALS ? Yes , that we charge more for wedding flowers than any other event ! Which is not true , luxury large florals you see have a lot of work put into them before we even start putting them together for your arrangements .
On average we work on a wedding over a four day period - day one buying and prep , day two creating , day three installing and day four dismantling and cleaning and polishing everything for the next wedding .
Also , that padding out with gypsophila and foliage makes your florals cheaper - unfortunately this isn ’ t true - quality foliage can sometimes cost more than flowers !
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