Your Kent Wedding -September/October 2020 (Issue 92)

68 THE BRIDE TRIBE What can I do to get bridesmaids’ bouquets on a budget? The best way to achieve this is to trust your florist. Simply choose a colour scheme and let them work their magic! If you tell me that you’re working with and specific colour palette for your bouquets, then I’ll get the best bloom for that budget. You don’t always need lots of roses or expensive varieties to make a gorgeous bouquet, foliage also plays a crucial role. When combined with the right flowers, then you achieve beautiful bouquets on a budget. Jodie Tremian, J L Floral Design www.jlfloraldesign.co.uk THINK GREEN How can I be eco-conscious when choosing my flowers? Look for a florist with sustainability at its core. Where possible they’ll be using local flower suppliers and implementing best ecological working practices. For example, I love to work in a classical country style and use a lot of foliage in my designs. For this I use local growers and only order the stems I need, so that the miles your flowers and I clock up are greatly reduced. Using flowers that are grown pesticide-free is also a key consideration. It’s better for the soil, the animals and for those of us who use the plants. Plus, who knows the long-term effects of handing flowers sprayed and fed with non-organic matter? In terms of what you can do, take your arrangements home after the big day, or hand them out to guests as gifts, so they can continue to be enjoyed rather than discarded straight away. You can then return vessels at a later date so they can be reused. Lorraine Osborn, Rare Nature Design www.rarenature.co.uk FLORAL FASHIONS What are the hottest new trends in wedding flowers? The hottest flower trends when it comes to colour palettes are pastels: light blue and blush, delicate and peaceful. Bridesmaids’ dresses can really add a pop of colour to these beautiful hues. Bouquets are going to be relaxed and unstructured, plus, bijou, relaxed and informal celebrations are coming in. British outdoor weddings are really what couples want at the moment - ceremonies in pavilions dressed in garlands of flowers and aisles lined with meadow flowers. With the current need for more intimate celebrations, couples are opting for small sweetheart tables with just the two is them and flowers in between. Hannah Withington, Patina & Petal www.patinapetal.co.uk www.kate hennessyweddings.com SHOWSTOPPERS Bouquets, centrepieces, accessories… what haven’t I thought about yet? How about a stunning flower or moon arch? Ours can be moved around the venue, and are perfect for guest selfies too. If you prefer something more traditional urns, plinths and huge chalices, filled with beautiful fresh flowers, are another option. These look fantastic in a church and can be moved on to the venue for the reception. If you’ve been forced to scale back your guest list, you might like an incredible floral chandelier to hang above a central table or perhaps an entire floral backdrop. Sam Reynolds, Emily & Me www.emilyandme.co.uk