Contact our experts Jenny Hopkin, Clifton Flowers, https://cliftonflowers.co.uk Sula Bailie, Nice Bunch, https://nicebunch.shop Petal power Sula says, “We dry flowers all year round, which means we can offer baskets of dried petals for guests to use as fluttering, environmentally-friendly confetti.” Fully dressed Jenny says, “Take advantage of your venue’s features such as mantelpieces and archways by adding floral arrangements and transforming them into a focal point or beautiful background.” www.mattwillisphotography.com for Clifton Flowers Bloomin’ backdrop Flower walls offer a breathtaking focal point for the top table and a background for the speeches. Reposition later as a backdrop to your guests’ super-fun red-carpet arrival style shots. Self-raising flower Decorating your big-day bake with blooms to match your arrangements ties it together nicely with the rest of your styling. Be sure to discuss with your florist though as some varieties won’t be suitable. Sula says, “While we grow and source our flowers chemicalfree it’s particularly important for the cake decorations not to include any contaminants.” https://jodiehurdphotography.com for Nice Bunch https://stephanie-green.com for Nice Bunch Chit chat At a banqueting-style reception with long tables a floral runner laid down the centre makes a gorgeous alternative to traditional centrepieces, and means guests can be sociable. If you’re sitting at round tables however, you can still ensure unimpeded chit chat by opting for raised arrangements with clear bases. 11 12 13 14 15 FLOWERS 57
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