Your Sussex Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 77)

FLOWERS 69 Flower power Spring “Delicate blooms such as blossom, white muscari and tiny-headed myosotis are perfect for adding touches of something blue.” – Samantha Karlsson, Samantha Karlsson Flowers “Stylish shower bouquets with delicate dendrobium orchids or phalaenopsis orchids are bound to impress or hand-tied calla lily bouquets create a clean and fresh design.” – Annabel Grange, Butterflies & Bows  “Spring flowers offer such a vibrant palette of fragrant, pretty colours. There’s ranunculus, with its soft, layered petals in pastel hues, and hyacinth, with the scent of springtime…” – Kelly Kearley, Not Your Average Flowers “Take your cue from nature. Zingy greens, new buds bursting to life and lots of zesty fresh lemon.” – Steph Willoughby, Chirpee Flowers We consult the experts on seasonal blooms for your wedding H ere in the UK, we’re blessed to enjoy four distinct seasons, along with the rich sights, sounds, colours and smells each one brings. Whether you’re a sun worshipper or a winter snuggler, you can choose a wedding date to suit you, and any time of year will bring its own character and charms. Never is that more aptly illustrated than through your wedding flowers. We chatted to the wonderfully talented florists and floral designers of Sussex to find out exactly how you can celebrate the season via your wedding day blooms and, crucially, learn what flora is available to you when helping you to plan and avoid disappointment. FLOWERS OF THE SEASON… Anemone | Catkin | Calla lily | Freesia | Daffodil | Hyacinth | Lily of the valley | Narcissi | Orchid | Ranunculus | Sweet pea | Tulip katherinebly.com budsthatbloom.co.uk flashbackphotographysussex.co.uk, budsthatbloom.co.uk flashbackphotographysussex.co.uk, budsthatbloom.co.uk butterfliesandbows.co.uk chirpee.net lynndennessphotography.com, samanthakarlssonflowers.co.uk tasteofharmony.co.uk The perfect spring bouquet - pretty ruffled petals in soft pastel hues incorporating the very best seasonal flowers; Ranunculus, Anenomes, Cafe Au Lait Dahlias and Garden Roses - Katherine Bly, Katherine Bly Foral Design