8th September 2012

8th SEPTEMBER 2012 - Gatwick Manor Hotel, near Crawley, West Sussex was the setting for a vintage, elegant afternoon tea celebration following the wedding ceremony. The bride and groom had gone to a huge amount of detail, providing vintage tea sets for each guest. The flowers were kept simple, 'avalanche' roses, pink dahlias, lilac freesia, lisianthus and dainty tanecetum. The bride provided  decorated jam jars which set off the tea party splendidly.

And a floral arrangement in a birdcage for the registrars table

1st September 2012, BLACKSTOCK BARN, HELLINGLY

Harmonious colours of blue and orange gave inspiration to a magnificent barn setting. Vibrant blue hydrangeas, 'prima donna' roses, 'avalanche' roses, seeded poppy heads and soft 'pannicum' grasses filled the cream pitcher jugs with seasonal flowers.

The hand-tied brides bouquet was arranged in a loose, natural style and the stems bound in raffia twine.

1st September 2012, Hurstpierpoint

A tranquil, magnificent garden setting in Sussex and the chosen flowers complimented the wedding perfectly. With antique 'amnesia' roses, ivory and cream flowers and the brides bouquet was delicately infused with a little dainty gypsophilia.


Tall lily vases filled the room with fragrant oriental lilies and seasonal gladioli. A touch of brown hypericum and champagne ribbon twirls provided a soft hint of 'brown' to the arrangements.

 

4th August 2012, NEWICK PARK HOTEL

NEWICK PARK HOTEL, East Sussex, a stunning, magnificent wedding venue provided the perfect setting for a casual and very natural themed wedding.

Combining soft blowsy country flowers such as "sweet williams', 'sweet peas', 'tanecetum' and lacey 'scabious' made a beautiful hand-tied bouquet.

And for the table decorations the bride chosen informal jam jars filled with a selection of seasonal country flowers. Gorgeous!

28th July 2012, Lindfield, East Sussex

28th July, Lindfield, a summers day and the colours chosen for a Moroccan themed wedding were vibrant oranges and pinks. The brides bouquet incorporated 'Mozart' calla lilies, cerise nerines and 'Miss Piggy' roses. A wonderful combination of colours! The bridesmaids bouquets included country dahlias in orange and a stunning garland cascaded the church door. Rich pink hydrangeas set off the garland beautifully with other mixed foliages and flowers.

Perfume launch, Newick Park Hotel

Monday 9th July 2012, a prestigious perfume company held an exhibition of their new perfume at Newick Park Hotel. I was asked to design some vases of flowers to compliment the fragrance. The colour scheme incorporated black, pink and gold. Peonies being a main ingredient in the fragrance were used as the focal flower. Together with black and gold twigs and the use of gold birch twigs and gold bullion wire to create 'thorns' as on the packaging, the creations came together. They looked magnificent and it is always a pleasure to use inspiration and creativity when taking on contract work.

7th July 2012, Wakehurst Place

7th July 2012, Wakehurst Place, nr Ardingly. A stunning building which belongs to the National Trust provides a wonderful venue for weddings.
The rich, dark panelling within the building was harmonised  with perfect complimenting colours of soft lilacs and purples. Lavender being the flower, scented and seasonal was chosen and rustic pots of fresh lavender wrapped in natural hessian filled the room with delightful fragrance.

The bridal bouquet combined the lavender with lilac/pink 'Memory Lane' roses, cream spray rose, rosemary herbs, veronica and lisianthus. A natural, seasonal bouquet fetching for a mid summers day.

The backdrop of the ceremony room was highlighted with two large topiary trees made with the most gorgeous purple hydrangeas, seasonal stocks and complimenting bridal flowers.