Your West Midlands Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 69)

Fabulous flower arrangements FRESHLY PICKED “Complement pastels with soft grey foliage such as eucalyptus and senecio. These soft colours work well with traditional blooms such as roses, freesias, peonies, delphiniums and stocks.” – Pauline Godwin from Posies Florist. “Pastels go with most themes, look for powder or dark blues, sage or forest greens, dusky or fuchsia pinks, whites or creams.” – Suzanne Evetts from Suzanne Evetts Florist. Establish a good relationship with your florist. Be honest about your budget, and they’ll be able to advise and guide you with the most suitable choices. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, after all, it’s not every day you get married. Flowers can be used in your hair, jewellery and veil. Ask your hairstylist if they have any quirky ideas and look on social media for inspiration. Y our big-day blooms are a great way of incorporating your chosen theme or colour scheme, and they look amazing in those all-important photographs. To help inspire you, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite creations. ideas www.hello petals.uk www.posi esflorist.com “Try creating a table plan with a difference. Hire a vintage hamper and fill it with soft pink avalanche roses, lisianthus, hypericum, sea holly, freesias, eucalyptus and trailing ivy. Champagne corks with a slit attached to wooden skewers would look great as place cards.” – Lesley Clarke from Hello Petal. PASTELS www.suza nneevettsflorist.co.uk FLOWERS 47