Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 47 - May/June 2021 (Issue 57)

FLOWERS 47 A FLORAL 15 showstopping and creative ways to use flowers in your wedding  paradise 2 UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES Ceremony and moon arches are growing in popularity, symbolising the home you’ll create together and offering a beautiful backdrop to proceedings and photos. When decorated with flowers they become truly special. Gemma Wakerley of Booker Flowers & Gifts says, “Wall- mounted hoops can also be used as a floating display for photo opportunities.” www.little vintagephotography.co.uk for Booker Flowers & Gif ts 3 THANK YOU Louise says, “What about incorporating flowers into your bespoke gifts for brides, bridesmaids, mums or even the best man? They’re great alongside a bottle of bubbly and a special gift.” 5 BUTTONHOLES Don’t forget the gents when planning your flowers. Buttonholes are a great way to tie the wedding party together thematically and can help the groom stand out with a showstopping variation. This rustic vintage version by Flowers at the Dutch Barn ties in perfectly with the groom’s tweed suit. https://sara hbrookesphotography.com 1 INSIDE THE BOX Louise Dawson of Boujee Boxes says, “We love to incorporate boxes of all sizes and designs into our bespoke weddings. These may be hat boxes, metal, open frames, glass cubes, acrylic plinths and more. When used as a centrepiece they’re easy to gift to guests at the end of the night.” Boujee Boxes Boujee Boxes 4 CROWNING GLORY With a whimsical feel flower crowns are the staple of bohemian weddings, with dried flowers now making a splash. Gemma says, “Delicate and dainty or blousy and full they’re an excellent way to celebrate with flowers and colour.” If your style is more traditional though, ask your hair stylist to tuck a few blooms into your up do for a softer alternative to a hair accessory. https:// ph ilipantrobusphotography.co.uk for Booker Flowers & Gif ts