Your East Anglian Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 46)

 POWER Style your day with fabulous florals BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS Did you know? The reason for the first wedding bouquets was far from romantic. Brides often carried a bunch of heavily scented herbs and garlic, usually to mask more unpleasant smells! Sustainability is big buzzword in weddings and bouquets will continue to reflect this with growing demand for seasonal, locally grown flowers and environmentally friendly options. Image, www.estherwild.com, Flowers, www.constancerose.co.uk Flower T he history of wedding flowers goes back centuries. They play a major role in the big day styling and can be as simple or extravagant as your budget and wedding theme allows. Here we showcase just some of the beautiful creations by local florists from around the region. Image, www.arleenbathgate.com Image, www.arleenbathgate.com Flowers, www.florenceandflowers.co.uk The hand-tied look continues to be popular with a variety of different textures and natural elements for added interest. Image, www.facebook.com/unwerth; Flowers, www.westnorfolkflowers.co.uk Boho dried bouquet Image www.ajg-photography.co.uk , Flowers, www.facebook.com/charlottestaffflowers Midnight dark and decadent bouquet www.floralauraflowers.co.uk Dahlias are great for summer and autumn weddings and come in a wide range of colours from pastels to brights. Flowers, www.florenceandflowers.co.uk FLOWERS 57