Your Kent Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 90)

BOHEMIAN DREAM We’re going for a relaxed bohemian theme for our wedding, but we don’t know where to start with our flowers – what would you suggest? I’d recommend something really natural, rustic and textured, keeping it very free flowing and open to suit your surroundings. However, something a little different and unusual will work beautifully for the bohemian style too. Keep the colour palette simple to avoid clashes, but opt for an eye-catching design. Adding in extra touches such as pheasant feathers, gives an edge to any floral feature, making it completely bespoke to you. This stunning motif can be replicated in a variety of ways with different colours to achieve the exact look you’re after. Jodie Tremain | www.jlfloraldesign.co.uk www.pennyyoungphotography.co.uk CROWNING GLORY I love the look of flower crowns, but I’m worried it may be too much against my heavily embellished dress. Do you have any idea how I could wear one without overdoing it? Many brides are exchanging a traditional veil or jewelled headpiece for a flower crown, as a finishing touch to their wedding look. One of the greatest things about these is just how versatile they can be. Your florist should be able to create a crown to complement your dress. So, I’d suggest finding a style that’s quintessentially you. Consider using beautifully elegant foliage with a few simple white flowers - this would look stunning with your embellished gown. The charm of flower crowns could also follow through to your bridal party, even to the smallest of flowergirls. Dried and preserved greens are also a lovely addition, and are totally on trend. But remember, whatever flowers you use they need to be sturdy and less thirsty varieties. Hannah Withington | www.patinapetal.co.uk FLOWER FRIENDLY How can we be more eco-conscious when it comes to our wedding flowers? When planning your wedding florals you’ll be thinking of that wow factor to achieve a stunning impact to be remembered. Now, more than ever, you can work with your florist to ensure ecological impact is considered and reduced. Your florist can source from local growers to ensure the freshest seasonal flowers. Also, think about how you can reuse blooms from ceremony to reception. This not only stretches your budget, but is a clever way to repurpose your arrangements. For example, chair ends can be hung in small reusable glass vases, then placed on reception tables, or within greenery garlands. Ceremony table décor can be designed to double up for the top table design. It’s also a nice idea to gift all of your floral centrepieces and garlands to your guests and the end of the day. They go on to decorate homes and be enjoyed for weeks to follow. So, when planning your special day, everything can be done with eco-conscious thinking and can be enjoyed way beyond. Elizabeth Morgan | www.bizzylizzyflowers.co.uk Local florists offer stellar advice on big-day blooms HOT TOPIC EXPERT ADVICE 99