Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - May/June 2019 (Issue 45)

F LOWE R Power We consult the experts on seasonal blooms for your wedding H ere in the UK, we’re blessed to enjoy four distinct seasons, along with the rich sights, sounds, colours and smells each one brings. Whether you’re a sun worshipper or a winter snuggler, you can choose a wedding date to suit you, and any time of year will bring its own character and charms. Never is that more aptly illustrated than through your wedding flowers. We chatted to the wonderfully talented florists and floral designers of Cheshire and Merseyside to find out exactly how you can celebrate the season via your wedding day blooms and, crucially, learn what flora is available to you when, helping you plan and avoid disappointment. ▼ “Spring weddings are full of optimism and an abundance of seasonal colours, from the subtle tones of hydrangeas, sweet peas or an early garden rose to the vibrant pop of colour introduced by a ranunculus, tulip or the uniquely quirky anemone.” – Rachel Peers, La Beau Fleurs g a i l s e c k e r . c o m f o r p e r f e c t b o u q u e t . c o . u k gavintomkins.co.uk for labeaufleurs.co.uk g a i l s e c k e r . c o m f o r p e r f e c t b o u q u e t . c o . u k ▼ “For spring we look to pale background colours with pops of pink, blue and yellow, to reflect bulbs pushing their way through the earth.” – Gemma Wakerley, Booker Flowers and Gifts joannarosephotography.com for bookerflowersandgifts.co.uk r a c h e l c l a r k e p h o t o g r a p h y . c o . u k f o r l a b e a u l e u r s . c o . u k “Consider using pale pink or lavender shades with a mix of gorgeous roses, hydrangea and delphiniums. Display blousy summer blooms with metallic accessories or in clear glassware for an elegant and chic look.” – Laura MacPherson, Laurel Weddings ▼ teresac.co.uk for laurelweddings.com ▼ The summer gives us a lot of wonderful flowers and plenty of choice. I love to get creative with peonies, dahlias, delphinium, garden roses, sweet peas or scabiosas.” – Kate Giernalczyk, Perfect Bouquet Full of Flowers gailsecker.com for perfectbouquet.co.uk r a c h e l c l a r k e p h o t o g r a p h y . c o . u k f o r l a b e a u l e u r s . c o . u k w h i t t i n g t o n s . b i z & S P R I NG SUMME R whittingtons.biz FLOWERS 59