An Essex Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 93)

PICK OF THE BUNCH Fabulous florals in every shade www.che rylsflowers.co.uk Pretty pastels F lowers and weddings have always gone hand in hand, but unless you have green fingers the choice of blooms can be overwhelming. We chose three different colour schemes and asked some of the best Essex florists how they would make them pop.  “Pastels are always a popular choice for weddings – and it’s no wonder why! Roses are a classic choice as there are so many varieties. Tulips are another great flower with a range of shades and elegant forms, team them with sweetpeas, ranunculi and campanulas. Mix a variety of tones together like soft pinks, lilacs and blues to create a pastel dream.” – Charmaine Taylor, C Taylor’s Floristry “Timeless, feminine and spring-like are the words that come to mind. I’d look for blush and ivory tones in peonies, astilbe, roses, lisianthus and veronica, complemented by gorgeous foliage.” – Karen Borden, The Flower Mill “There’s a huge choice of heavenly scented blooms such as roses, stocks, freesias, hyacinths, anemones, ranunculi – and don’t forget peonies! These will all work in a compact hand-tied bouquet or a loose natural arrangement paired with a flower crown. On the tables, use log slices with lots of pretty bud vases full of seasonal blooms. Swap the log slices for mirrored plates for an elegant transformation.” – Victoria Makepeace, Simply Stunning Flowers “For a feminine look, choose peach jana spray roses, deep lilac alliums, peach astilbe, Wizard of Oz dahlias, foxgloves and eucalyptus foliage. Display in cut-crystal glassware with silver candleholders for a crisp spring-morning vibe.” – Maria Antonuccio, Hedge Rose Floral Design www.face book.com/hedgerosefloraldesign www.ctay lorsfloristry.co.uk | www.laur aberesfor d.com www.pict uresandpetalsltd.com www.thef lowermillessex.co.uk | h ttps://whitestagweddings.com https://stockflorist.co.uk | w ww.juliaandyou.com www.simp lystunningflowers.co.uk | www.shar pscap e.online FLOWERS 47