Your Kent Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 85)

74 TOP TIP Ali says: “As a country, we’re becoming increasingly aware of climate change and the need to reduce our carbon footprint. It’s possible to buy flowers from around the world, avoiding seasonal changes, but this clocks up a huge amount of air miles. Try using locally grown flowers as much as possible.” bloominggreenflowers.co.uk nickytoddphotography.com for florist Ellie Lehane and bloominggreenflowers.co.uk bloominggreenflowers.co.uk j a m i e y . c o m f o r c h a r l o t t e l a u r i e d e s i g n s . c o . u k f a c e b o o k . c o m / l o w e r s b y e g ▲ “A cloud of perovskia, agastache, verbena bonariensis, as well as obedience flower and lad’s love, have been put together in this informal, rustic bouquet – perfect for a country or festival- style wedding” – Jen Stuart-Smith, Blooming Green “A current trend is for different shades of green foliage to be a substantial part of any arrangement, giving it a wild, natural look, with accents coming from statement flowers such as large scented roses, delphiniums and peonies.” – Ali Langlay-Smith, Sissinghurst Flowers “Midsummer flowers read like a poem and are guaranteed to create the perfect English country garden look. It’s less about large flowers and more about a stunning mix of delicate beauties in every shade imaginable. The look is whimsical and romantic.” – Jen Stuart- Smith, Blooming Green IN BLOOM ❤ Abella ❤ Agastache ❤ Antirrhinum ❤ Astilbe ❤ Astrantia ❤ Delphinium ❤ Echinops ❤ Hydrangea ❤ Lupin ❤ Peony ❤ Rose ❤ Scabious ❤ Sweet pea ❤ Sweet William ❤ Veronica ❤ Zinnia sissinghurstflowers.co.uk Summer bloominggreenflowers.co.uk s t e m b y s t e m l o w e r s . c o . u k s t e m b y s t e m l o w e r s . c o . u k s t e m b y s t e m l o w e r s . c o . u k