Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 85)

52 From local expert advice to inspiration, we’ve got your big-day flowers covered! In full bl m T n G den, M ine B k Q I’m looking for flowers for my wedding day, what is currently on trend? Maxine says: To a certain extent, I’d advise to not be navigated by trends when choosing your wedding flowers. Flowers can be an extension of someone’s personality, help relive a memory or remind you of someone special. Following someone else’s ideas or dreams may not give you that personal connection. There is no right or wrong when it comes to flowers, everyone is different and this is what makes this process so exciting; so be brave and bold with your choices, know what you want and own it! If you’re in need of guidance, colour schemes are a good place to start. Choose something that works for you and your overall wedding vision, using the colour in multiple areas of your wedding will help tie everything together. Now that the colour has been decided, you can delve into the exciting prospect of flower choices, foliages and style. Boho, chic, classic, contemporary, garden, elegant, rustic, modern, the styles are endless but can all be tweaked and adapted to suit you. Don’t be afraid to mix and match styles, this can look amazing! Be open to ideas when speaking to someone about flowers and take their expertise and advice on board when finalising plans as this usually gives you the best overall look and feel. Check out www.towngarden.co.uk Creati s Fl s by Tracy G dwin Q I’m having a rustic-style wedding and I’m looking for flowers to match the theme. What would you suggest? Tracy says: Rustic weddings have a more relaxed look, they reflect a natural beauty and embrace nature-inspired textures. When looking for flowers to complement or enhance a rustic theme, I suggest that they also match the style of your chosen venue. Rustic-themed weddings lend themselves to barns or other outdoor-style venues that incorporate natural or nature- inspired elements. For me, it isn’t a question of flower type but more about the colours and seasonality that influence the flowers chosen for a rustic theme. Steer clear on being set on one specific colour but look for a range of flowers that have a variety of shades and complements the green grasses and foliage they are mixed with. Wedding insp ati SPRING AND SUMMER ❤ Pale pastel roses and peonies mixed with plenty of foliage from eucalyptus to grasses provide a more woodland feel. ❤ Dusky pink roses, cream roses and peonies mixed with lisianthus and foliage. ❤ Purple/lilac flowers I’d suggest are hyacinths, scabious, anemones, ranunculus, purple Muscari tulips, delphiniums, clematis Monte Cassino, rose amnesia and ocean song roses. AUTUMN ❤ Weddings at this time of year allow you to go for something slightly brighter and bolder, mixing yellow sunflowers, bright red and orange roses, with some greenery, thistles and berries. WINTER ❤ Mix lilac and deep red roses with foliage including berries, pinecones and gypsophila for a more wintry look and feel. Finishing t ches ❤ As the theme is more natural, arrangements can be made a little ‘messier’ in style rather than the traditional formal bouquets with flowers and foliage placed randomly. ❤ Use ribbons twine or string to help soften the arrangements. ❤ Replace traditional vases and candelabras with urns, wooden crates or buckets. Introduce natural or woven elements to the arrangements and bouquets. Check out www.creationsflow ers.co.uk @janemorganphoto