Summer has officially arrived in full bloom, which has got me ruminating on my favourite topic – wedding flowers. I must confess, I adore fresh flowers, none more so than our British spring and summer varieties, so I do hope you’ll indulge me for a short while as I wax lyrical! The perfect wedding blooms effortlessly fill an empty venue with romance, fragrance and colour, creating the ultimate ambience; and with the right florist on your side, they can speak volumes about the two of you and the vision for your big day. What’s more, they’re efficient. Pedestals, aisle meadow arrangements, ceremony arches and much more can all be moved into your reception space after the “I dos” and seamlessly transform into centrepieces and top table backdrop. You get the most from your budget, your theme carries through and you keep waste to a minimum. Your wedding day is all about the two of you, so why not have a think about how you can tailor your flowers to further tell your love story? The language of flowers combines tradition with sentimentality and conveys a meaning that perhaps only the two of you will understand, but as you’re the two most important that’s all that matters. For example, gypsophila is a wedding staple but perhaps its meaning, everlasting love, has been lost over the years. Some of my other favourites include: cornflowers symbolising prosperity and friendship; hydrangeas meaning gratitude and understanding; peonies speaking of romance, prosperity, good luck and a happy life; and roses, in particular pink, which symbolise admiration. So, you see, you can write an entire love letter to your new spouse through your bouquet – how romantic. I do hope some of this has whet your appetite for more wedspiration; if so, don’t miss our venue styling feature where florals never fail to impress. We’ve also been in touch with the region’s bridal boutiques to take a look into how to dress according to your vibe. Plus, this issue’s Hot Topic experts are discussing intimate weddings. So, as ever, enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly Andrews, editor In full bloom Kelly x ISSN 1755-4756 Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding is published six times a year. https://petiterosecaptures.co.uk @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Deputy Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | 01376 535 611 kelly.andrews@county.wedding 48 SMALL IS MIGHTY Over in Hot Topic, Rachel at Salt and Scent Events explains how an intimate tablescape works best when made big and impactful with plenty of flowers and candles to elevate the space. We’re here for it! 45 FOCAL FLOWERS Flower filled urns, like this stunner by Ambience Venue Styling, are a great way to make efficient use of your blooming budget. Place them along the aisle or either side of the altar, then when the “I dos” have been exchanged, have them moved through to the reception space offering a warm welcome or top table embellishment. ADVERTISING Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 495 julia.owen@county.wedding 41 FUZZY FEELINGS Don’t forget the gents when planning your wedding flowers. Making the groom’s buttonhole special is a great way to help him stand out. This local shoot team opted for a Peach Fuzz theme in honour of this year’s Pantone Colour of the Year. www.evedunlopphotography.co.uk 81 WIN! £1,000 to spend on your wedding day jewellery. EDITOR’S LETTER 7
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