Your London Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 68)

Brides are loving the natural, loosely-tied garden, gathered bouquets, with statement flowers such as Café au Lait dahlias, says Clare Oliver (clareoliverfloristry.co.uk) . We’re loving the ‘bigger is better’ trend; with Boho bridal gowns trending, wilder-look florals are the best match; and it’s not just about the flowers any more, couples are increasingly choosing stunning combinations of eucalyptus, olive and ferns or more unusual blooms such as protea which add texture, as this beauty by Pinstripes and Peonies (pinstripesandpeonies.com) demonstrates. Hiding in the City (hidinginthecity.com) used creeping vines and more than 3,000 real roses to create this secret garden inside a marquee. & Dried summer grasses accented with a pink ribbon make a beautiful, ethereal place setting. We love this arrangement from Hiding in the City (hidinginthecity.com ). NATURAL NEUTRAL As a nation, we’re becoming more eco- conscious; brides are increasingly requesting locally sourced, seasonal English flowers and dried flowers will remain popular through 2020, which tends to produce a neutral colour palette with a lot of texture – Sarah, Hiding in the City. daleweeksphotography.co.uk Blooming Haus photography courtesy of photographers juliemichaelsen.com, thecurries.co and charlottewisephotography.co.uk Hiding in the City images courtesy of photographers daleweeksphotography.co.uk and thestudiom.com FLOWERS 63