TREND SETTER What are the latest flower trends? The latest trends stem from the idea of being true to yourself and finding florists who will experiment and help you develop a style, design and colour profile that feels like you. This means more couples are braving a break from tradition and opting for colour schemes outside of the seasonal norm. Here are some fun design and style ideas: Mixing fresh and dried flowers: This is a great way to incorporate the wonderful smells, natural styles and colours in the form of fresh flowers. As well as including dried flower elements that can be bright, vibrant colours and add an element of your wedding day that can easily be kept and treasured. Disco balls and other props: Couples are continuing to have a love for disco balls incorporated into their designs; whether they are miniature balls or large disco ball planters, they continue to make an entrance and add that party feel to your amazing day. Other props include a gluttony of candles or bold candlesticks in a huge variety of colours, interestingly-shaped vases or even wheelbarrows filled with flowers. Reusing flowers throughout the day: Creating flowers that can easily be used for different parts of the day is a really popular trend. Ceremony backdrops or aisle flower meadows are often repurposed as table flowers or photo booth backdrops. Flowers that make an impact: There is a love of colour out there with lots of bright hues, such as pinks, oranges and reds. Alternatively, you could use colour differently, such as in an ombre effect or different tones of the same hue. There is also a craving for using less common stems that create a beautiful impact, such as orchids, anthuriums, gladioli and tropical foliage, to name a few. Couples are also enjoying styles that create space in their designs and really showcase the different types of flowers being used. They want their flowers to make a big impact, whether that is through a beautiful aisle flower meadow ending in a stunning moongate backdrop or a bouquet that complements the beauty of the bride walking down the aisle. The important thing when planning your wedding flowers and considering trends is: do you really like them? Do they align with your style, your vibe and what you envision your wedding to look like? The best trend right now is ‘you do you’; if you see it and love it, do it. Trust me, breaking tradition and norms can be exhilarating and exciting and help create a day that you will always remember as you. Find a florist who understands what you love and can make your craziest ideas come to life. Amy Evans www.milliebuds.co.uk COUNTING THE PENNIES We’re on a tight budget but still want beautiful flowers on our big day. Do you have any ideas on how we can save money? To maintain a balanced budget while creating eye-catching décor, consider simple table arrangements like bud vases or Ikebana bowls, which are cost-effective yet elegant. This can free up more of your budget to create a beautiful backdrop. Alternatively, you could invest in bolder table arrangements and then repurpose them on plinths or stands for your ceremony backdrop. Sarah McCaig www.oliveowl.co.uk A WINTER WONDERLAND My wife-to-be wants to create a winter wonderland for our December wedding. What flowers do you suggest we look for? The best way to create a winter wonderland with florals is by really leaning into the seasonal flowers and foliage available, such as chrysanthemums, hellebores, berries, skimmia and holly. These flowers come in a variety of shades, including reds, whites, blues and greens, which is fitting for any winter wonderland wedding. With these flowers, you can create beautiful arches, flower bombs, table wreaths and garland runners. If your venue has a fireplace, consider dressing this with florals to really emphasise the winter theme. I also highly recommend looking at your overall aesthetic, as you can pair these florals with twinkling candlelight, complimentary table runners and stationery to create a magical look. Abbey James www.fleursandinkfloristry.co.uk www.samanthabroadleyphotography.co.uk www.staceyclarkephoto.com www.jonnymp.com 56
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