Summer @ The Manor Barn, Buriton

This was a beautiful day at one of my favourite

venues-The Manor Barn in Buriton. It was a lovely hot and sunny day....just perfect for Hayley and Adam.

These lovely images were taken by the clever and talented Barry Whitcher. (who even took a nice photo of me that day!!!). Click on this title to look at Barry's web site.

Again more of Barry's photography and my work can be seen on the Someflower Face Book pages.

Remembering The Summer On This Cold October Morning.

I was sent some really awesome photographs by a great photographer who is based on the Isle of Wight. It is the 2nd time Rob Longford and I have met and I adore his fresh approach to taking photographs.

As you can see from the colour scheme of this wedding which took place at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park this Summer it is a very delicate palette of dusty lilacs and dusky pinks. We used some gorgeous roses called Hypnoses Ocean Song and Pacific Blue to compliment the deep sumptuous colours of the bridesmaids dresses.

I think that Rob captured the delicate style of the flowers perfectly.

You can view more of this wedding album on the Someflower Face Book pages...there are some lovely images.

What Are Vintage Flowers?

For me, vintage flowers are ones that evoke a feeling of shear English Country Nostalgia. Flowers that may be once classed as "Old Fashion" but are now making a comeback with a new and exciting contemporary feel.

Flowers that may remind our parents of their childhood more so than ours such as carnations, hydrangeas, peonies, sweet peas, chrysanthemums and dahlias.

A soft muted pallette of pastels can create such a beautiful romantic and glamorous feel to any wedding and venue.

Combined with vintage acceesories such as beading and lace and fabrics to name a few and an ecclectic selection of containers for centre peices can be acheived very easily for any truely romantic couple.

Congratulations, Love Love Love!!!!

Last Friday 24Th September my bestest mate Faye aka "Little Helper" was married in Greece. Unfortunately I was not out in the blistering heat to see her get married...instead I was being her "Little Helper" back home organising her wedding party flowers for this Saturday.
You cannot even begin to imagine how difficult it is for a florist to choose her own flowers or for us to decide what to make...just because you want everything!!!
All I can say is I have been wiring up white plumed ostrich feathers and pretty butterflies (chosen by my daughter for her Auntie Faye!). We have LED lighting to go into 70cm Martini Vases and Bubble Bowls with clear gel pearls. Organza's and tea lights and floor standing lanterns for on the balcony seating area. As for the flowers...well they are arriving direct from Holland this week.
We have decided that less is certainly not more for this party.
I hope to have some photos to post over the next few weeks. In the meantime. Congratulations my fabulous friend. You keep me grounded and focused in business and smiling when things get complicated and difficult. You are half of my whole in the workshop, and know exactly what we need to achieve on those busy wedding days and nights.

Love Love Love Today, Tomorrow, Always & Forever xxx

Rustic Look Using Old Wooden Flower Crates

At Someflower we are always finding different things to give each Bride & Groom a unique individual look to their wedding. We used lovely Old Dutch Flower Crates made from wood to display these lovely examples of large entrance displays. Lovely summery flowers such as lilies, gladioli, delphiniums and other sumptuous flowers make the perfect entrance display.

You can see here how the crates have been used differently in the above pictures to display the flowers in a charming rustic way.

The Last Delivery Of The Day

Its lovely when we are asked if we can wait at the church or a venue to hand the wedding bouquet over to the bride on her arrival. This is what this image shows...not us hanging around soaking up the sun as I think the person behind the lense thought!!!!!

Bridesmaids Flowers

A simple posy of flowers held by a beautiful child on a special day.