Your East Midlands Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 32)

FLOWERS 55 IN BLOOM Local florists share their floral know-how W hen it comes to your wedding flowers, you automatically think about the bouquet, but you can do so much more – all you need is a bit of inspiration and the sky’s the limit. Our experts advise on bringing your blooms to life on your special day…  BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET I love the look of hand-tied bouquets with lots of trailing greenery, fresh herbs and ribbon. Foliage such as eucalyptus and tropical leaves that have structure look great and the most popular colour palette is blends of pale lilac, dusky and blush pink and pale grey. Roses are still the perfect bloom and can be sourced in so many colours to complement the bridesmaids. Denise Harvey, Funky Florists The shower bouquet appears to be making a comeback with more brides showing an interest. Hand-tied designs are popular and offer flexibility in terms of weight and style. My favourite design is white and cream roses, soft ruscus and eucalyptus with a few bold, dark green leaves. These posies also look good with simple stem flowers such as lisianthus. Sarah Greenway, Flowers by Sarah Louise Brides are increasingly asking for larger, more colourful bouquets, with lots of natural movement and texture. British-grown flowers and foraged seasonal foliage are perfect partners for this style of bouquet. Texture’s on the up and the use of dried flowers, seed heads, grasses and fruit are being incorporated into arrangements of fresh blooms. Jacqui Scothern, Akito Floral Design I love the circular bouquet. The shape allows it to be photographed beautifully from many angles and it goes with most dress designs. Round flowers such as roses, gerbera and carnations work best and are available in an array of colours. To create depth and texture, add gypsophila or wax flowers. Samantha Chubb, Melolivia Flowers Some brides prefer a simple, elegant, single flower bouquet and others love a multi-coloured, extravagant, mixed bouquet. The single flower works well as a domed structure where the blooms are placed and tied quite tightly together. The mixed arrangement lends itself to a looser shape that looks very natural. Laura Peltell, Flowers by Suzanne There’s a move towards entirely foliage-based designs with natural items such as protea seed heads, succulents, grasses and feathers. Use coloured foliage like autumnal eucalyptus or populus to add a contemporary edge. Don’t be afraid to combine colours in unusual ways – black and lime green, deep red and pink, cerise and orange – they all look amazing! Helena Brown, By Arrangement Florist