Meet local florists and find out more about their businesses ONCE AND floral MEET LAURA MACPHERSON FROM LAUREL SILK FLORIST Tell us about your company and what you offer couples Laurel Silk Florist specialises in faux flower bouquets and arrangements for weddings and special occasions. All my designs are made with high-quality materials, and I love to create products that look as realistic as possible. One of the great benefits of silk arrangements is that they last for many years, making them a special keepsake. As a trained florist with more than 12 years of experience, I have worked with many couples to create the perfect design for their special day. What should couples expect when booking your services? I can provide silk flower designs for the bridal party, including bouquets, buttonholes, corsages, hair flowers or crowns, flowergirl wands, and much more. I also create custom centrepieces, garlands, ceremony flowers, and top table arrangements styled to suit any theme or colour scheme. I have a range of designs available on my website, but I also love to work with couples to create custom packages. All of my products can be posted across the UK, which is ideal for couples who want to put their decorations together themselves or are travelling abroad for a destination wedding. How long before the wedding should couples book? The minimum time I recommend is eight weeks before the wedding day, but ideally, get in touch around six to 12 months before to allow plenty of time to create the flowers, especially for large wedding packages. What’s your favourite part of the job? I love getting feedback from my couples when their flowers arrive and after their special day. I’ve had lots of lovely messages to say that the guests were amazed when they found out that the flowers weren’t real. Do you have any top tips for couples looking for a florist? My top tip would be to look for a florist whose work reflects the style of your wedding. For example, I feel my work is garden-inspired and romantic, but I also like to make rustic-style bouquets. When you first contact your supplier, it’s always useful to send a few pictures of bouquets and arrangements that you like, as well as the colour scheme you’re planning for the wedding. We love flowers here at Your North West Wedding, but with so many gorgeous blooms to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming. There are several ways to incorporate flowers into your day, such as bouquets, buttonholes, centrepieces, and pew ends, to name but a few. To give you some ideas and help you decide on a florist, we’ve asked local suppliers more about their companies... Greater Manchester 07950 227 094 info@laurelsilkflorist.com www.laurelsilkflorist.com FLOWERS 57
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